CBP Proposes New Rule to Strengthen Oversight of Low-Value Shipments

Acting Deputy Commissioner Peter Flores said the proposal would help halt the shipment of illicit drugs and other counterfeit goods to American homes. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a proposed rule to increase oversight of de minimis shipments, which amount to over 4 million packages daily that are subjected to less

Supreme Court Turns Away 2 Second Amendment Cases, 2 Others Could Be Heard

The court turned down cases on legal process and licensing but may still consider challenges to weapons and magazine bans in Maryland and Rhode Island. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear two Second Amendment cases but may still agree to hear two closely watched cases challenging bans on certain types of rifles and

Michelle Obama to Skip Trump Inauguration, Her Office Says

The former first lady did not attend a state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter this month. Former first lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in Washington on Jan. 20, and former President Barack Obama will attend. “Former President Barack Obama is confirmed to attend the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. Former

Pete Hegseth Emphasizes Military’s Warfighting Focus at Nomination Hearing

This week will be busy on Capitol Hill as 13 of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees will be questioned by Senate committees. While Trump cannot formally submit nominations until he is president—as he will do so shortly after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20—the committees can and will hold hearings featuring the nominees so

Hegseth Addresses Questions on Women in Military at Nomination Hearing

This week will be busy on Capitol Hill as 13 of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees will be questioned by Senate committees. While Trump cannot formally submit nominations until he is president—as he will do so shortly after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20—the committees can and will hold hearings featuring the nominees so

Hegseth Pressed on Qualifications, Women in Military at Nomination Hearing

This week will be busy on Capitol Hill as 13 of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees will be questioned by Senate committees. While Trump cannot formally submit nominations until he is president—as he will do so shortly after taking the oath of office on Jan. 20—the committees can and will hold hearings featuring the nominees so

Supreme Court Needs to Further Explore Presidential Immunity: Jack Smith

The former special counsel offered his view in a newly released report. The U.S. Supreme Court will need to further explore the issue of presidential immunity, former special counsel Jack Smith said in his newly released report. A majority of Supreme Court justices ruled in 2024 that presidents have immunity from criminal prosecution for official