#congressional-recess

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

How TMZ is finding its footing on the political scene, even after some misfires

TMZ quickly gained political influence by publishing photos of lawmakers during a DHS-related recess, sparking wider media coverage and public scrutiny of Capitol work time.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The White House's resistance to reforming ICE prolongs the Department of Homeland Security shutdown

Negotiations to limit ICE and Border Patrol powers are stalled, leaving the Department of Homeland Security unfunded and a shutdown likely through at least February.
US politics
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Oh Lord, the Trump Administration Is Citing Civil Rights Law to Go After Harvard

A potential DHS funding lapse collided with controversy over aggressive ICE enforcement, Senate procedural failure, and lawmakers leaving for recess and campaign travel.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Congress plunges into "no pressure" government shutdown

A DHS shutdown is tolerable: Democrats leverage funding to force ICE reforms, while Republicans rely on prior reconciliation funding keeping ICE and CBP funded.
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