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Approval of President Trump's immigration agenda has seen a decline among independents, with most saying that the administration has overstepped with its deportation efforts, according to an AP-NORC poll released Thursday. Polling found that 23 percent approved of Trump's handling on immigration, down 14 points since March 2025. About 6 in 10 independents said the...
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons revealed that there are about 1.6 million illegal aliens with final deportation orders in the U.S., half of whom have criminal convictions.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to New Hampshire for book tour, fueling more 2028 presidential speculation over a potential Democratic nomination run
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., required attendees of his rally to show proof-of-identification, even though the senator is opposed to efforts requiring proof-of-identification for voting.
Gov. Tim Walz is demanding the federal government “pay for what they broke" after the Tom Homan announced it would draw down its immigration enforcement presence in Minnesota.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg orders Trump administration to bring back 137 deported migrants at taxpayers' expense after ruling they were denied due process rights.
Cruz introduces Payment Integrity Act after alleged $9B childcare fraud in Minnesota. New rules require proof of care before federal payments to providers.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has clinched a third consecutive term in office after her party secured all 30 seats of Parliament in this week's general election, according to an announcement Thursday by state-owned media.
