Trump administration gives ICE broader powers to detain legal refugees

The Trump administration has given Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers broader powers to detain lawful refugees who have yet to secure permanent U.S. residency, in its latest effort to more heavily scrutinize immigrants, illegal and legal alike, according to a government memo issued Wednesday and obtained by CBS News The directive, dated Feb. 18 and

How the Partial Government Shutdown Impacts Air Travel

Debates over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agenda have led to a partial government shutdown affecting agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) umbrella. Among the agencies affected is the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which went into shutdown on Feb. 14, creating uncertainty for air travelers. We had a problem loading this article. Please

Trump to Host Representatives From More Than 40 Countries in First Board of Peace Meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signing ceremony for the “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is hosting its first meeting in Washington on Feb. 19, featuring attendees representing nearly 50 nations and the European Union among the

Trump Signs Order Declaring Glyphosate Production as Critical to National Security

President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office on Feb. 25, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday declaring the United States’ supply of glyphosate, a controversial chemical used as a herbicide in commercial food production, a critical component of ensuring national and food security. Trump’s order