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DHS deal in limbo as Democrats demand tougher ICE crackdown despite GOP compromise

Senate Democrats rejected a Republican framework to reopen DHS as the shutdown entered its 39th day, saying the offer still lacks the ICE reforms they demand.

Left-wing influencer downplays Cuba blackouts, worsening shortages: ‘People are partying’

Progressive streamer Hasan Piker is contending that Cubans are partying despite rolling blackouts, downplaying the energy crisis during his recent trip to the communist island.

Bipartisan Senate bill to cap insulin for Americans at $35 has new momentum

Senators are pushing the bipartisan INSULIN Act of 2026, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for insured and uninsured Americans starting 2027.

Khanna urges King Charles to meet Epstein victims during Capitol visit

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., tells Fox News he wants King Charles to meet with Epstein victims and others when he comes to Capitol Hill next month to deliver a speech before a Joint Meeting of Congress.

SEE IT: Travelers sound off as ICE agents deployed to airports as shutdown drags past 40 days

Travelers are divided over Trump's plan to deploy ICE agents to airports as the DHS shutdown leaves TSA workers unpaid and increasingly short-staffed.

China is losing ports, power and presence in Latin America

For the first time in decades, Chinese influence in Latin America is beginning to lose ground.

Live updates: DHS funding deal eludes lawmakers; Iran reportedly rejects Trump’s ceasefire plan

Lawmakers are scrambling to end the partial government shutdown ahead of a planned two-week recess as both Democrats and Republicans find fault with a compromise plan. President Trump indicated earlier this week he was open to funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without new money for federal immigration enforcement — an idea that GOP...

Rubio testifies he didn’t know of Venezuela allegations against former roommate

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified Tuesday that he was not aware of connections his longtime friend, former Rep. David Rivera (R-Fla.), had to Venezuela. Rivera, who represented Florida’s 25th Congressional District from 2011-2013 and roomed with Rubio early in their political careers, is facing federal criminal charges of acting as an unregistered foreign agent...

Roberts tasked with trying to tame Supreme Court

Uninhibited questioning by Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson at Supreme Court arguments this week showcased tensions with their colleagues that were put on display. The most senior and junior members of the high court’s liberal flank drew visible frustration from Chief Justice John Roberts and others as they dominated discussions. It wasn’t the first time. “Would you complete your answer?” Roberts directed an arguing lawyer Tuesday, cutting off Sotomayor. Supreme Court arguments have never been short on interruptions, and each justice brings...

We’re seeing how partisanship repels high-performing federal workers

The choice between partisanship and performance is being forced by the pace at which the president is having his way.

Iran dismisses US ceasefire proposal: Pakistan officials

The U.S. sent a 15-point ceasefire proposal to Iran through intermediaries, Pakistani officials unveiled Wednesday, though the Islamic Republic seemingly dismissed the terms, according to The Associated Press. The Iranian military launched more strikes on Israel and the Persian Gulf region overnight, including an attack that sparked a massive fire at Kuwait International Airport, the...

NASA reform is a challenge, but a very necessary one

The next chapter of “Faster, Better, Cheaper.”

Climate change fuels spread of dangerous Aspergillus fungus

Aspergillus fungus can cause economic damage to crops and dangerous infections in people.

States can fix welfare fraud — here’s how some are doing it already

"One Door" represents a shift from a system designed around programs and bureaucracies to one designed around people.

What’s the difference between TSA PreCheck, Touchless ID and CLEAR?

Long airport lines have reignited interest in programs like TSA PreCheck and CLEAR. Here's what to know.

Smith memo: Trump had classified docs shared with just 6 people, others tied to his business interests

Among the classified records taken to Mar-a-Lago by President Trump were documents so sensitive that one had been distributed to just six people, while another set was relevant to his business interests. The disclosure, made to the House Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into the probes into Trump, offers new details about the...

Iran will allow ‘non-hostile vessels’ to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Leaders in Iran sent a Tuesday letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) confirming that “non-hostile vessels” would be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The choke point carries a fifth of the world’s oil per day. But few ships have made the journey through the single passageway from the Persian Gulf to...

Iranian officials show defiance amid talk of negotiations

Multiple Iranian officials on Tuesday denounced negotiations with the Trump administration amid a push for a ceasefire in the region, despite President Trump's characterization of the talks as "productive." “This is the tip of the iceberg,” Saeed Jalil, the Supreme Leader’s representative to the Supreme National Security Council’s Secretariat, said, according to a translation during...

Florida Democrats score upset in Tampa-based state Senate race

Florida Democrats are projected to score an upset in the race to fill a Tampa-based state Senate seat, adding to the party’s growing number of overperformances and seat flips in recent months, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Democrat Brian Nathan, a Navy veteran and union leader, defeated Republican state Rep. Josie Tomkow to helm Florida Senate District 14, which includes part...

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