FBI Chief Seeks $11.3 Billion Budget Amid ‘Elevated Threats’

Christopher Wray says budget request “will allow the FBI to invest resources in counterterrorism programs previously funded prior to the FY 2024 appropriation.” FBI Director Christopher Wray presented the bureau’s $11.3 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year at a Senate hearing on June 4, a much-needed measure of support as his agents face

Sheehy Wins Montana GOP Senate Primary

Trump-endorsed first-time candidate overcomes rocky spring to take on popular, three-term Democrat and deep red state. BILLINGS, Mont.—Tim Sheehy has survived late-campaign turbulence to win the Montana Republican U.S. Senate primary and will square off in November’s general election against three-term Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.). Mr. Sheehy, 38, a first-time candidate, was up by 58

Kim, Bashaw Win New Jersey Senate Primary Contests

A three-way Senate race, and more uncommitted votes for President Biden. New Jersey voters have chosen Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Republican Hotelier and developer Curtis Bashaw to appear on the November general election ballot to fill the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.). Mr. Kim’s victory was predicted and called

Biden Immigration Executive Order Full Of Loopholes, Documents Show

Migrants who claim they’re afraid to return to their home country could avoid deportation President Joe Biden’s executive order to limit illegal crossings on the southern border is full of exemptions for migrants who claim asylum, an internal memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement obtained by the Washington Free Beacon shows. The memo outlines the

Democrats and Republicans React to Biden’s Border Executive Order

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) called the president’s new plan ‘a joke,’ while Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) expressed ‘profound disappointment.’ WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden’s executive order for securing the U.S. southern border has earned criticism from both sides of the aisle as politicians attack the action’s lack of compassion, seriousness, and effectiveness, among other things. Sen. Marco

House Votes to Impose Sanctions on ICC Over Netanyahu Warrant

The House passed a bill on June 4 that would impose sanctions on those who aid and abet the International Criminal Court (ICC)—legislation the White House opposes and which comes in light of the Hague court’s declaring it would seek an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The final tally was 217–155, with