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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...

War Sec Pete Hegseth shares meme of children’s book character firing on narco terrorist drug boat

War Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a meme of children's book character Franklin appearing to launch an RPG at a narco-terrorist drug boat

Trump forces Indiana GOP into redistricting reversal in race to draw new MAGA map

Indiana's Republican-controlled House reconvenes Monday for congressional redistricting after President Donald Trump pressured lawmakers to create another GOP district.

Democrats’ path back to power is littered with primaries

Democrats are charting a path back to power in the House as Republicans falter heading into the midterms. But first they have to contend...

Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ revoke citizenship from naturalized criminals — if he has the authority

Trump said the asylum freeze could last “a long time" and suggested he may seek authority to strip citizenship from some naturalized immigrants with criminal histories.

First lady Melania Trump decorates the White House for Christmas: ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’

EXCLUSIVE: The White House is officially decorated for Christmas, with First Lady Melania Trump celebrating the season with decor to match this year’s theme, “Home is Where the Heart Is."

Trump says he believes Hegseth ‘100%’ on Venezuelan drug boat strike denial amid allegations

President Trump defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth against allegations of ordering deadly second strike on Venezuelan drug boat, saying he believes denial.

Music City Miracle: A look at an unusually contentious election in the Volunteer State

Tennessee special election results could test Trump's strength ahead of 2026 midterms as Democrat Aftyn Behn challenges Republican Matt Van Epps.

Trump defends Hegseth over reports of a second strike on alleged drug boat

President Trump on Sunday downplayed reports that his defense secretary ordered military members to strike a suspected drug boat a second time after an initial strike failed to kill two crewmen.

Feds clam up a year after New Jersey drone sightings

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird. It's a plane. It's -- well, it's been a year since the drone sightings over New Jersey and we still don't quite know what it was all about.

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump’s military strikes on boats

Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, citing a published report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept. 2 attack.

Trump commutes prison sentence for former private equity executive convicted of defrauding investors

President Donald Trump has commuted the prison sentence of former investment manager David Gentile, who was convicted of defrauding investors - the latest in a series of clemency actions Trump has taken in white-collar criminal cases.

Trump gave Maduro ultimatum to flee Venezuela as land operations loom: report

President Trump delivered an ultimatum to Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, demanding immediate resignation and safe passage for his family or face consequences.

Trump says ‘don’t read anything into it’ when asked about declaring Venezuela’s airspace closed

Trump closes Venezuela's airspace, warns of criminals entering U.S. but tells reporters "don't read anything into it" when asked about potential strikes.

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow as Ukraine peace talks gain momentum

Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, will travel to Moscow on Monday as Ukraine-Russia peace talks show signs of progress.

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