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DHS shutdown becomes Democrats’ leverage to curb ICE tactics after Minnesota deaths

DHS shutdown becomes Democrats’ leverage to curb ICE tactics after Minnesota deaths

by Gloria Ngwa | Apr 1, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – For more than a month, Democrats have refused to fund the Department of Homeland Security while demanding that the agency limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in ten specific ways after federal agents killed two people during federal...
U.S. launches “Pax Silica” coalition to counter China’s commercial dominance

U.S. launches “Pax Silica” coalition to counter China’s commercial dominance

by Anisha Iqbal | Feb 25, 2026 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON –– The Trump administration announced Tuesday they plan to formalize a new economic security coalition designed to counter China’s dominance in rare minerals and artificial intelligence infrastructure. “The nation that controls the industrial foundation of...
In Photos: Free DC challenges Republican move to block D.C. tax changes

In Photos: Free DC challenges Republican move to block D.C. tax changes

by André Hiroki | Feb 5, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Residents of the District of Columbia moved through House and Senate office buildings to challenge joint resolutions introduced by Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. The measures would overturn a D.C. Council-approved tax law passed...
Supreme Court hears arguments, deciding whether to uphold Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ gun law

Supreme Court hears arguments, deciding whether to uphold Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ gun law

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Jan 20, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court Tuesday seemed divided while hearing oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, a case concerning a Hawaii gun restriction.  The law in question, known among gun rights activists as the “vampire rule”, prevents people with concealed carry...
Lawmakers react to reinstated ICE facility visitation restrictions

Lawmakers react to reinstated ICE facility visitation restrictions

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Jan 19, 2026 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Democratic members of Congress accused the Department of Homeland Security of defying a federal court order Monday after DHS announced a newly revived policy requiring lawmakers to give a week’s notice before conducting oversight visits to ICE...
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