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From Caracas to Chicago: Trump’s Article II powers face their biggest tests yet

Trump is using his second White House term to test the limits of his Article II powers both at home and abroad, prompting fresh criticism and questions over his actions.

Swalwell governor bid hit with residency questions after court filing alleges he doesn’t live in California

California Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign calls residency challenge a "nonsense claim" as the congressman faces multiple Department of Justice probes while running to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2027.

Mamdani and Trump’s sanctuary-city clash: Letters to the Editor — Jan. 20, 2026

The Issue: President Trump’s threats to cut federal funds if New York City remains...

The Second Amendment Back on the Supreme Court’s Docket

Hawaii’s law represents one of the most brazen attempts yet to effectively nullify the...

Republican state AGs use MLK holiday to dismantle affirmative action, DEI policies

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier each announced opinions Monday declaring affirmative action and DEI policies to be forbidden in their states -- on the holiday set aside to honor civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Wife of former American detainee released after more than a year in Venezuelan prison

The wife of an American citizen freed from Venezuelan prison after year-long detention on alleged espionage charges, reunites with husband in emotional call.

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

The mayor of Minneapolis said Sunday that sending active duty soldiers into Minnesota to help with an immigration crackdown is a ridiculous and unconstitutional idea as he urged protesters to remain peaceful so the president won't see a need to send in the U.S. military.

Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday.

Reports that more than half of detained immigrants lack criminal records ‘wrong,’ Noem says

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is trying to set the record straight on the number of migrants detained by ICE who have committed a criminal offense.

Justice Department investigating whether Minnesota’s Walz and Frey impeded immigration enforcement

The Justice Department is investigating whether Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have impeded federal immigration enforcement through public statements they have made, two people familiar with the matter said Friday.

Judges stifle Trump Justice Department’s attempt to collect states’ voter registration information

President Trump's push to clean up states' voter rolls suffered setbacks last week when two federal judges shut down a demand for information about registered voters in California and Oregon.

Trump faces pushback across the Atlantic and on Capitol Hill over tariff plan tied to Greenland

President Trump's push to pressure European allies with tariffs to clear the way for a U.S. takeover of Greenland is stirring up a constitutional fight.

New Hampshire bishop warns clergy to prepare for ‘new era of martyrdom’

A New Hampshire Episcopal bishop is attracting national attention after warning his clergy to finalize their wills and get their affairs in order to prepare for a "new era of martyrdom."

Counterprotesters chase off conservative influencer during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

Hundreds of counterprotesters drowned out a far-right activist's attempt to hold a small rally in support of the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Saturday, as the governor's office announced that National Guard troops were mobilized and ready to assist law enforcement though not yet deployed to city streets.

Somali businesses struggle during the Minneapolis ICE crackdown

Rows of businesses stood shuttered inside a sprawling complex of Somali businesses on a recent afternoon.

Republicans and Democrats are trying to contain Trump’s Greenland aggression. Will it be enough?

Republican lawmakers are scrambling to contain President Donald Trump's threats of taking possession of Greenland, with some showing the most strident opposition to almost anything the Trump administration has done since taking office.

Why Trump zeroed in on Greenland and why it matters in 3 maps

Trump's interest in Greenland isn't random – the Arctic island holds military bases and rare earth minerals as ice melts open strategic opportunities.

Nobel Foundation weighs in after Machado presents Peace Prize to Trump

The Nobel Foundation firmly rejected Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado's symbolic transfer of her Peace Prize to Trump, stating prizes cannot be passed on.

Todd Blanche, deputy AG, defends DOJ stance on ICE shooting in Minneapolis

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday that the Department of Justice is not investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs officer in Minneapolis.

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