Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis this week questioned the U.S. attorney over the lack of any civil rights investigations into two fatal shootings by immigration agents, and warned that more people could resign in protest if things don’t change, multiple sources told CBS News. In a somber meeting on Monday between Minnesota U.S. Attorney Dan Rosen
The Trump administration’s deployment of troops to six different U.S. cities last year cost roughly $496 million through the end of December, according to estimates released by the Congressional Budget Office this week. Keeping Guard forces deployed at the same levels as late December could cost about $93 million per month going forward, the nonpartisan
As the Trump administration continues to prepare military options for strikes in Iran, U.S. allies in the Mideast, including Turkey, Oman and Qatar, are attempting to head off that possibility by brokering diplomatic talks, multiple regional officials told CBS News. But at this point, the opportunity for direct diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran to
A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily barred the Trump administration from detaining refugees in Minnesota who do not yet have green cards, following a bid by the administration to reexamine thousands of refugees’ cases. The temporary restraining order was brought about by the International Refugee Assistance Project and other organizations, on behalf of a group
Washington — The Senate failed to advance legislation to fund major portions of the government on Thursday ahead of a Saturday shutdown deadline, with Democrats demanding reforms to how immigration agencies are carrying out President Trump’s agenda. The vote to move forward was 45 to 55, falling short of the 60 votes needed to succeed.
Washington — President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday afternoon to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction and substance abuse. According to a White House fact sheet, the order will create a “White House Great American Recovery Initiative,” which will advise federal agencies on directing grants to support addiction recovery and aim
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it’s shaping up to be a top issue they’re relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base. Voters will be casting their ballots in the midterm elections in 10 months. In their campaigns, Democrats across the country are responding