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A de facto pro forma: Why Washington fixated these sessions as the DHS shutdown dragged on through recess

Why pro forma sessions dominated Washington this week as the House and Senate struggled to align on a DHS funding bill during the shutdown drama.

Rubio Rescinds Green Cards of Two Soleimani Family Members

The State Department’s action lays the ground work to deport the relatives of Soleimani,...

Soleimani’s relatives have green cards scrapped

Two relatives of deceased Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani have had their green cards revoked, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday.

Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges to show they aren’t considering race in admissions

A federal judge has halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren't considering race in admissions.

U.S. revokes green cards and visas of several Iranian nationals connected to Tehran government

The Trump administration has revoked the green cards or U.S. visas of at least four Iranian nationals connected to the current or former Iranian government, including two who have been detained by immigration authorities and are to be deported.

Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs

President Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments over domestic programs.

Rahm Emanuel tests 2028 run, vows to fight Trump’s MAGA but also ‘weak and woke’ liberals

Rahm Emanuel has been telling audiences that plenty of rivals have learned the hard way what happens when they get in his way.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on ‘bad landlords.’ First he has to find them

On a recent weeknight, three tenants of an aging Bronx building were trading apartment horror stories inside a packed ballroom lined with city bureaucrats.

President Donald Trump briefed on downed F-15 fighter jet in Iran

President Donald Trump has been briefed on reports and imagery suggesting a US F-15 may have been downed over Iran, a potential first in the conflict.

Trump cabinet shakeup expands after Noem exit, Bondi firing — who’s under pressure next?

After ousting Noem and Bondi, Trump may target more cabinet members ahead of crucial midterm elections where slim GOP majorities are at stake.

State top cop moves to crush alleged DHS records restriction as county denies ICE-out

Montana AG tells Gallatin County its refusal to recognize ICE as a criminal justice agency is legally wrong, warning 'Montana is not California.'

Trump eyes next attorney general as key GOP senator signals potential roadblock

President Donald Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi sets up another Senate confirmation battle, with Sen. Thom Tillis , R-N.C., drawing a firm line on Jan. 6.

Holocaust survivor, 86, priced out of NYC says Mamdani skipped scheduled housing meeting

An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor says NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani failed to follow through on a promised housing meeting as costs soar.

WATCH: House Democrat gets unexpected response when he asks constituents about voter ID requirements

Rep. Shomari Figures ignited online criticism after remarks at a town hall on voter ID seemed to undercut Democratic opposition to photo ID rules.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—April 3

2008—Some nine months after his nomination to the Fourth Circuit, federal district judge Robert J. Conrad has still not been afforded a confirmation hearing,...

Trump Has No Authority to Federalize Elections

President Trump, much as he might wish otherwise, is not Congress.

The Broken Promise of the Panama Papers, Ten Years On

The scandal thrust financial secrecy into the spotlight. Why is dirty money still such a big problem?

Whittaker Chambers Turns 125

Chambers is perhaps the most misunderstood figure of the postwar American conservative movement.

LISTEN: What went wrong with U.S. shipbuilding?

Retired Rear Adm. Mark Montgomery joins the show to talk about ways to fix American shipbuilding, the future of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and how the Pentagon has upended its relationships with other Washington institutions.

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