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The Supreme Court case that shows asylum is too easy

Urias-Orellana v. Bondi is not a case name that history will remember in the way it does Roe v. Wade or Obergefell v. Hodges. The question presented to the Supreme Court is narrow and legalistic, but the facts demonstrate just how broken our asylum system is. On or about June 28, 2021, Douglas Humberto Urias-Orellana, […]

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to special election results for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District

Chad Pergram's observations on Republican Matt Van Epps defeating Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tuesday's special election to represent Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.

Judge orders ICE to stop most warrantless immigration arrests in D.C.

A federal judge issued a stern spanking to the Trump administration on Tuesday, telling it to cut out warrantless arrests in the nation's capital unless there is clear evidence the migrant is about to flee.

Michael Goodwin: How NY followed Biden’s, Dems’ charge in harboring illegal immigrant criminals

For decades, Congress and a parade of presidents couldn’t agree on how to secure...

Mamdani says a vote for Cuomo is like a vote for Trump

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) said that voting for Andrew Cuomo is akin to voting for President Trump. “Donald Trump has hand-picked his candidate. That candidate's name is Andrew Cuomo,” Mamdani told MSNBC’s Ari Melber in an interview that aired Monday. “And New Yorkers have the chance to hand pick their fighter....

Trump does not mention Earle-Sears by name in Virginia tele rally

President Trump did not mention Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) by name during an election eve tele-rally he held ahead of the state’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday. “Get out and vote tomorrow for Jason Miyares, it’s so important,” Trump said on the call. “And the Republicans up and down the ballot. We have Republicans...

Pelosi: Trump is ‘worst thing on the face of the earth’

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) called President Trump “the worst thing on the face of the earth” during a recent interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson. “He’s just a vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the Earth,” Pelosi said in a video clip posted on X. The interview is expected to air in full...

Congressional approval for alleged drug boat strikes not needed, White House says

The White House argued lethal military strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific do not rise to the level of “hostilities” that would warrant authorization from Congress under the War Powers Resolution (WPR).  The administration said the WPR, which Congress passed in 1973, would only apply when putting the U.S. in harm’s...

Democratic Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García won’t seek reelection

Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) is not running for reelection, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Monday. García, 69, has represented the state’s 4th Congressional District since January 2019. A member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Judiciary Committee, he is also the deputy whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.  He filed to...

Senate GOP blocks Dem effort to fund SNAP 

Senate Republicans nixed an attempt by Democrats to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Monday after those monies dried up over the weekend amid the government shutdown. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) attempted to pass a resolution via unanimous consent on Wednesday that would fund the program amid the shutdown, which is on...

SNAP hangs on by a thread 

Presented by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY COALITION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S HEALTHCARE The Big Story SNAP hangs on by a thread The Trump administration said it will provide partial food stamp benefits this month after a federal judge ruled the White House must use emergency funds to keep the program...

Trump’s military threats in Nigeria – what to know

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump’s military threats in Nigeria - what to know President Trump’s promise to defend persecuted Christians in Nigeria has put Abuja on the back foot and thrust Africa’s most populous country into the president’s unpredictable crosshairs. ...

Trump tariffs face Supreme Court

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story Trump tariffs face crucial test before Supreme Court President Trump’s sweeping tariffs will be scrutinized by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, placing the president’s most significant economic initiative into the justices’ hands. © AP The...

Democratic senators head to Florida to highlight ObamaCare price spike

A trio of Democratic senators — Chris Murphy (Conn.), Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Tina Smith (Minn.) — traveled to South Florida on Monday to address rising health care costs amid the government shutdown.  In a video Murphy posted to social platform X, the Connecticut lawmaker said they traveled to the area to speak with “regular...

Trump stirs controversy over Binance pardon

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Trump seeks to downplay Binance pardon President Trump has sought to distance himself from Binance founder Changpeng Zhao after facing backlash for pardoning the cryptocurrency billionaire whose company has had business dealings with the Trump family’s crypto venture. © Samsul Said, Bloomberg via Getty Images; and Mark Schiefelbein, Associated...

What to know about Trump’s military threats in Nigeria, claims of Christian persecution

President Trump’s promise to defend persecuted Christians in Nigeria has put Abuja on the back foot and thrust Africa’s most populous country into the president’s unpredictable crosshairs. Trump threatened over the weekend to mobilize American troops against Islamist terrorists killing Christians, blaming Nigeria’s leaders for failing to tackle the problem and labeling it a "country...

Wright: Weapons testing won’t involve nuclear explosions

Presented by Panasonic {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Energy Sec. says weapons tests won't have explosions Energy Secretary Chris Wright says that the weapons testing President Trump ordered last week will not include nuclear explosions. © Greg Nash “I think the tests we’re talking about right now are system tests....

Trump urges New Yorkers to vote Cuomo for mayor: ‘He is capable of it, Mamdani is not!’

President Trump on Monday urged New York City voters to back former Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) in the mayoral race, officially throwing his support behind his one-time rival as he trails Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in the polls. "Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for...

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