Democrats on the House Oversight Committee are signaling they may support a Republican effort to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress after he failed to appear for a scheduled deposition Tuesday. While some Democrats are uneasy about what they describe as a highly partisan push by Republicans, others say they do not … Read more
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is accused in a lawsuit of engaging in a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail that allegedly led to the collapse of his marriage. The suit, filed by Heather Ammel, seeks at least $75,000 in damages and claims Sinema knowingly pursued a married man. [read more] According to … Read more
The Department of Homeland Security announced Friday that federal agents have arrested a criminal illegal immigrant and alleged Latin Kings gang member accused of placing a bounty on U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino. Authorities say the arrest disrupted a serious threat against a senior federal law enforcement official. [read more] According to DHS, the … Read more
[read more] A newly released Minneapolis Fire Department report is providing new details about the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good during a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in south Minneapolis earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on Portland Avenue on January 7, has sparked protests, political backlash, and multiple investigations, with … Read more
Canada has officially joined the European Union’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defense program, marking one of the most consequential shifts in the country’s defense and economic strategy in decades. Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed the agreement on Parliament Hill, underscoring a major expansion of Canada’s role in European security cooperation. [read more] The deal … Read more
President Donald Trump warned this week that he may invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy U.S. military forces into Minnesota as violent protests intensify around federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis. The warning marks a sharp escalation as clashes between demonstrators and federal agents continue to spread across the city. [read more] The Insurrection Act … Read more
[read more] A 52-year-old Pasco, Washington woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say she committed voter fraud during the 2024 general election. Esperanza Contreras, an apartment building manager, is accused of intercepting mail-in ballots meant for former tenants and submitting them without authorization. Investigators allege that Contreras collected ballots addressed to individuals who … Read more
The Trump administration has tapped a veteran Immigration and Customs Enforcement official to serve as the agency’s second-in-command. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that Charles Wall, ICE’s current principal legal advisor, will assume the role of deputy director effective immediately. [read more] Wall replaces Madison Sheahan, who is stepping down from the position … Read more
The Senate voted Tuesday to block a resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before taking any further military action against Venezuela. The measure, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, failed by a 51–50 margin, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. [read more] Kaine’s resolution sought … Read more
Three additional Democrats said Wednesday that federal prosecutors have contacted them following their appearance in a video that encouraged members of the military and intelligence community to disregard orders from their superiors. Reps. Jason Crow of Colorado, Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, and Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania said the outreach came as the Trump administration … Read more
