House Dems clash over Schumer-Trump deal as Jeffries blasts lack of ICE reforms
Democrats led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are clashing with members of their own party over whether to support a funding deal lacking ICE reforms.
House holds key procedural vote to advance funding bill and end shutdown
Dozens of House Democrats could end up voting in favor of the funding package later Tuesday, despite a pledge from Democratic leaders over the weekend not to help Republicans fast-track the legislation. House Democrats conveyed to GOP leaders days ago that they wouldn’t provide the votes to help pass the funding package under suspension of
ICE reveals legal theory behind warrantless immigration arrests
Immigration and Customs Enforcement's memo says agents can make snap arrest decisions without warrants under certain conditions, marking policy shift.
South American leader defies Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ in bold China pivot toward Xi
Uruguayan President Orsi reportedly defies Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" by signing key trade deals with China's Xi Jinping in historic Beijing meeting.
The notable names in the Epstein files
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files, and the documents reveal new details about Epstein’s ties to figures including Bill Gates, Elon Musk and former Prince Andrew. The documents were released on Friday, more than 40 days after the Dec. 19 legal deadline for the Justice
Trump Says Mexico Will Halt Oil Shipments to Cuba as Pressure Campaign Intensifies
President Donald Trump speaks as he announces the creation of the U.S. strategic critical minerals reserve during an event in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Feb. 2, 2026. Alex Wong/Getty Images President Donald Trump said on Feb. 2 that Mexico would stop sending oil to Cuba, escalating a U.S.-led pressure
Trump says his administration is seeking $1 billion in talks with Harvard
President Trump said late Monday his administration is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University in an apparent response to a New York Times report that said the school had won some concessions in ongoing negotiations to settle its dispute with the government. “We are now seeking One Billion Dollars in damages, and want