President Donald Trump has withdrawn his choice to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the nomination became trapped in a dispute between the administration and a Republican senator demanding answers about fatal encounters involving federal immigration officers. The White House formally
The White House has rejected an offer from billionaire Elon Musk to cover the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers during the ongoing partial government shutdown, according to multiple sources familiar with the discussions. Musk proposed stepping in as thousands of
The Senate on Sunday advanced President Donald Trump’s nomination of Republican Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, aided by unexpected support from a Democratic lawmaker. In a rare Sunday session, senators voted
President Trump is set to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the White House on Thursday, as his nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, advances in the confirmation process. Trump previously endorsed Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the Trump administration, alleging that several federal agencies failed to properly respond to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests seeking information about potential plans to deploy federal agents at election sites. According
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new policy banning foreign nationals and non-citizens from accessing its loan services, a move the agency says is intended to prioritize federal resources for American citizens. “The Trump SBA is committed to driving
President Donald Trump is set to host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on Tuesday as U.S. military operations in Iran continue and European leaders remain divided over their level of support. The escalating conflict has prompted heightened security measures
The National Governors Association (NGA) has canceled its annual White House meeting after President Trump reportedly invited only Republican governors to this year’s gathering. The meeting has traditionally been bipartisan, providing an opportunity for governors from both parties to meet with one
Or did he mean Republicans should lead an effort to federalize them? During a monologue about immigration on a podcast with Dan Bongino, his former deputy FBI director, President Trump called for Republican officials to “take over” voting procedures in 15 states,
President Trump on Monday urged House Republicans and Democrats to come together quickly to reopen the federal government, throwing his full support behind a Senate-passed funding package and warning lawmakers not to delay the process with last-minute changes. “I am working hard
President Donald Trump has made clear that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will not be stepping down amid mounting criticism of controversial federal immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, White House officials said. Trump, speaking to reporters Tuesday, confirmed that he still has
