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Todd Blanche is now steering the Justice Department in an acting capacity, though his time in the role may prove temporary.

The Justice Department has indicated that former presidents may not be legally required to surrender their official documents to the National Archives, a position that could significantly reshape h

A federal judge has blocked immigration authorities from deporting Subramanyam Vedam, a man whose murder conviction was overturned last October, delivering a setback to Trump administration deporta

President Trump has aggressively cut funding for foreign aid initiatives that once commanded support from both Republicans and Democrats in Congress, moves largely enabled by the Republican-control

President Trump has set himself a narrow timeframe to resolve the conflict in Iran, but the self-imposed deadline is already creating pressure on negotiations with few clear paths forward.

A planning commission has approved Donald Trump's ballroom development, clearing a significant hurdle after the project drew intense scrutiny from thousands of citizens across the country.

President Trump has fired Pam Bondi from her position as attorney general, announcing Thursday that Todd Blanche, who served as her deputy, will assume the role on an acting basis.

As the White House prepares to unveil its 2027 budget proposal, President Trump is making clear where his administration intends to direct federal resources: toward military spending rather than do

The House postponed action on a bipartisan funding agreement for the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, leaving the federal government on the brink of a partial shutdown despite Speaker M

When the Supreme Court heard arguments this week about birthright citizenship, the courtroom became a backdrop for a much longer story—one spanning generations of Asian Americans fighting through t

A federal appeals court has ordered a new sentencing hearing for Tina Peters, the former Colorado county clerk convicted of tampering with voting machines in her county.

The House failed to advance a compromise package to fund the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday, leaving the agency without appropriations and prolonging a partial government shutdown desp

A Cornell University scientist studying methods to preserve blood for wounded combat personnel has been ordered to cease his work, raising questions about federal oversight of academic research wit

ActBlue's own lawyers warned the Democratic fundraising powerhouse that it may have made misleading statements to Congress about how it vets donations from foreign nationals, according to internal

President Trump defended the U.S. military operation against Iran on Wednesday, asserting that the strike accomplished its primary objectives.

President Trump addressed the ongoing conflict with Iran on Wednesday, projecting a swift resolution while offering limited specifics about how his administration plans to achieve it.

The United States has lifted sanctions targeting Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting leader, in a move that signals potential thaw in relations between the two countries.

A federal judge in California has issued new documentation requirements for border enforcement officials after finding they violated a previous court order governing warrantless arrests.

A lawyer who has dedicated her career to defending immigrants will argue before the Supreme Court this week in defense of birthright citizenship—a constitutional protection she herself benefited fr

The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general has launched an inquiry that includes examination of how Corey Lewandowski, a top adviser to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, has handled interacti

Pregnant women from around the world increasingly travel to the United States specifically to give birth, a phenomenon known as birth tourism.

The Trump administration has shifted course on its approach to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, filing a request with federal court that would significantly reduce its workforce rather tha

The Supreme Court's examination of birthright citizenship has left immigrant communities in a state of uncertain anticipation, with families weighing the potential consequences for children born on

The Trump administration's approach to Iran has achieved mixed results despite sustained military pressure from the United States and Israel, leaving several core objectives unmet as Iran continues

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President Trump has explored the possibility of removing Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post, according to reporting on internal White House discussions.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is contending with growing criticism over the Justice Department's management of materials related to the Epstein investigation, with frustration mounting both within Rep

Representative Julia Letlow's bid to unseat Senator Bill Cassidy is colliding with her own record on diversity, equity, and inclusion—a subject that has become radioactive among conservative primar

The Department of Homeland Security is asking its workforce to submit short videos documenting how the federal government shutdown has affected them personally, according to the agency's public aff

A defendant charged with mailing pipe bombs may attempt to build his defense around an account that has been widely debunked and promoted primarily through right-wing media outlets, according to co

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her intention to vote against U.S. military assistance to Israel, a position that extends to defensive weapons systems as well as offensive capabilities.

House and Senate Republicans reached an agreement Thursday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, marking an abrupt shift after the chamber's GOP members angrily rejected the same legislati

The Pentagon is significantly expanding its presence of A-10 attack aircraft in the Middle East, doubling the fleet to strengthen support for potential ground operations in strategically vital area

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday over whether children born to non-citizen parents in the United States automatically gain citizenship under the 14th Amendment, a question that has divided

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band launched their Land of Hope and Dreams tour in Minneapolis on Tuesday evening, using the occasion to deliver a direct political message to the crowd.

President Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship has drawn sharp criticism from legal experts who say key provisions appear to conflict with established constitutional doctrine an

Democratic groups are launching a new advertising push aimed at vulnerable Republican representatives, zeroing in on their positions regarding military action against Iran.

President Donald Trump brushed aside concerns about Iran's enriched uranium stockpile on Wednesday, signaling a starkly different approach to the country's nuclear program than his previous warning

A new analysis reveals how ending birthright citizenship would reshape which children lack legal status at birth, with Asian immigrant families experiencing the most dramatic proportional impact de

Children given up for adoption would face an impossible burden under proposed changes to birthright citizenship, according to legal analysts examining the policy's practical consequences.

Military commanders in the Middle East have relocated thousands of American troops away from traditional bases to hotel accommodations as a defensive measure against Iranian missile threats, but th

Legal scholars and government officials are flagging significant practical challenges to President Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship, raising questions about whether the poli

Cecilia Wang has built a career at the American Civil Liberties Union fighting for the rights of immigrants facing deportation and exclusion from the United States.

Donald Trump has suggested he might attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court as his administration's tariff policies face legal challenge—a move that would mark an unprecedented step for a sittin

Wong Kim Ark's legal victory at the Supreme Court in 1898 fundamentally transformed American citizenship law.

The Supreme Court is preparing to hear arguments over the constitutional validity of an executive order that would restrict birthright citizenship, marking a major test of presidential authority ov

A high-stakes primary race in Memphis is drawing national attention as a flashpoint in Democrats' broader struggle over generational leadership.

President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday directing the federal government to take control of mail voting operations, a move that immediately triggered legal pushback from Democratic-led

In the close-knit community of Castlewood, South Dakota, residents are expressing sympathy for Bryon Noem following the publication of photographs by a British tabloid.

A three-judge appellate panel has paused implementation of a lower court ruling that would have immediately reinstated Voice of America journalists and support staff who were placed on paid leave.