Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) went after the Trump administration on Sunday for its handling of immigration operations, saying “the way in which [Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)] is operating today is inhumane and illegal.” “Of course, you need a domestic enforcement mechanism for the immigration laws of this country, but the way in which ICE...
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Sunday said he’s concerned that bombing Iran could backfire and undermine President Trump’s aim to support peaceful protesters in the country. In an interview on ABC News’s “This Week,” the libertarian senator said he hopes the protesters are successful in their efforts to push back against Tehran, but he expressed...
After two decades of sanctions and economic collapse, the idea of the U.S. seizing Venezuela's oil and managing the country toward stability is not only immoral, but structurally incoherent, and would likely lead to violence, collapse and displacement.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) commented on a recent fraud scandal in his state that has drawn national attention, saying, “You do not hold an entire community, any community, accountable for the actions of individuals.” “Obviously, everybody could have done more to prevent fraud. And I think that's a fair point to make. You do...
Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) said on Sunday she thinks the Trump administration is trying to “cover up” the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer by pushing a narrative before investigators were able to gather information. “I think what we are seeing here is the federal government, [Homeland...
Over the last year, announcements of layoffs tied to artificial intelligence have become a near-weekly occurrence. Companies across industries have cited “efficiency gains” from AI tools as a reason to downsize. Computer science majors, once among the most secure entrants into the job market, are struggling to find opportunities as entry level roles are increasingly automated. It is a confusing...
Federal judge blocks Trump administration’s executive order on elections, ruling the president lacked authority to impose the changes on Washington and Oregon.
Reps. Ilhan Omar and Angie Craig were removed from Minneapolis ICE facility Saturday after the Trump administration imposed a new rule requiring a week notice.
A federal judge ruled Saturday that the Trump administration can't shut down "parole" status for some family reunification migrants, saying the Department of Homeland Security failed to properly notify them of their impending loss of status.
President Donald Trump asked Congress for a $500 billion increase in defense spending last week, a significant jump from this year’s $1 trillion budget, but necessary considering both the growing threat from China and the efforts our allies have made in both the Atlantic and Pacific in meeting their defense spending obligations. If we are […]
