Washington — The Department of Homeland Security has escalated its clash with so-called sanctuary states this week, warning California, New York, and Illinois in letters obtained by CBS News that refusal to honor immigration detainers could trigger federal legal action. In letters dated Sept. 10, Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons ordered
Early in-person voting began Friday in Virginia’s gubernatorial election, marking one of the first major political contests since last year’s presidential race, and a likely bellwether for President Trump’s policies. The two contenders — Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and former Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger — held public appearances Friday to kick off the final
President Trump signed an executive order Friday to offer up fast-track “Gold Card” visas to people willing to pay $1 million or more. “The Trump Gold Card is Here,” reads a government website, which features a mock-up of a bright, gilded card embossed with a photo of Mr. Trump, his signature and images of a
Erik Siebert, the acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, notified his staff Friday that he is resigning, according to a copy of the email he sent to employees obtained by CBS News. The news came after multiple sources told CBS News earlier in the day that federal prosecutors for the district were
President Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out another “lethal kinetic strike” on a boat accused of carrying drugs — at least the third strike in recent weeks. The president announced the move in a Truth Social post that included a video of a strike on a vessel. He said three “male narcoterrorists”
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas sharply criticized the head of the Federal Communications Commission for urging ABC to crack down on the now-benched late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, calling the Trump appointee’s comments “dangerous as hell” and comparing his move to a mafia shakedown. ABC, owned by Disney, took “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air
A Republican measure to keep the government funded until Nov. 21 stumbled in the Senate after clearing the House, leaving lawmakers without a clear path forward to avoid a funding lapse at the end of the month. Caitlin Huey-Burns explains what’s at stake. Original CBS News Link</a