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2 hours ago

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

The Senate approved funding for DHS, excluding immigration enforcement, after a 42-day standoff, impacting employee pay and airport operations.

1 hour ago

US Senate passes funding package for Homeland Security that excludes ICE

The US Senate passed funding for DHS but withheld funds from ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection.

21 minutes ago

Late night Senate vote puts DHS shutdown one step closer to largely ending

President Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers, bypassing Congress, while Senate leaders seek traditional funding for DHS.

CNN Anchor Calls Out Trump Pal on DHS Shutdown: What Does Voter ID Have To Do' With It?

Voter ID opposition is incorrectly linked to the DHS funding impasse, with Congress being blamed for the government shutdown.

fromFast Company

TSA crisis: Nearly 500 officers have quit, and callout rates climb at airports nationwide

Republican senators proposed funding for DHS but excluded immigration enforcement, while TSA faces significant staffing issues due to the ongoing budget impasse.

fromwww.npr.org

2 hours ago

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

The Senate approved funding for DHS, excluding immigration enforcement, after a 42-day standoff, impacting employee pay and airport operations.

1 hour ago

US Senate passes funding package for Homeland Security that excludes ICE

The US Senate passed funding for DHS but withheld funds from ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection.

21 minutes ago

Late night Senate vote puts DHS shutdown one step closer to largely ending

President Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers, bypassing Congress, while Senate leaders seek traditional funding for DHS.

CNN Anchor Calls Out Trump Pal on DHS Shutdown: What Does Voter ID Have To Do' With It?

Voter ID opposition is incorrectly linked to the DHS funding impasse, with Congress being blamed for the government shutdown.

fromFast Company

TSA crisis: Nearly 500 officers have quit, and callout rates climb at airports nationwide

Republican senators proposed funding for DHS but excluded immigration enforcement, while TSA faces significant staffing issues due to the ongoing budget impasse.

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#immigration

fromABC7 San Francisco

4 hours ago

TSA-ICE data sharing at SFO arrest raises new concerns over how DHS systems are used

Federal agencies' sharing of passenger data raises concerns following the arrest of a Guatemalan mother and child at San Francisco International Airport.

fromLGBTQ Nation

ICE choked teen & called him gay for crying, out Rep. Robert Garcia hears in emotional testimony - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. citizens, including children, face increasing violence and abuse from immigration enforcement agents under the Trump administration's policies.

fromJezebel

A Maryland Homeowner Hired a Crew to Fix the Roof. Then They Reported the Crew to ICE.

A Maryland homeowner hired Guatemalan roofers and then called ICE, leading to their detention during work.

fromABC7 San Francisco

4 hours ago

TSA-ICE data sharing at SFO arrest raises new concerns over how DHS systems are used

Federal agencies' sharing of passenger data raises concerns following the arrest of a Guatemalan mother and child at San Francisco International Airport.

fromLGBTQ Nation

ICE choked teen & called him gay for crying, out Rep. Robert Garcia hears in emotional testimony - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. citizens, including children, face increasing violence and abuse from immigration enforcement agents under the Trump administration's policies.

fromJezebel

A Maryland Homeowner Hired a Crew to Fix the Roof. Then They Reported the Crew to ICE.

A Maryland homeowner hired Guatemalan roofers and then called ICE, leading to their detention during work.

White House AI rollout exposes widening rift

Attendees at the Axios AI+DC Summit expressed concerns over copyright clarity and diverging Republican views on AI's impact on children and voters.

fromEngadget

16 hours ago

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce a bill to pause US data center construction

A moratorium on data center construction is proposed to regulate AI advancements and address job market and environmental concerns.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US lawmakers push for pause in data centres until AI safeguards in place

A moratorium on new AI data centers is proposed to protect workers, civil liberties, and the environment amid concerns over AI's rapid advancement.

1 hour ago

White House AI rollout exposes widening rift

Attendees at the Axios AI+DC Summit expressed concerns over copyright clarity and diverging Republican views on AI's impact on children and voters.

fromEngadget

16 hours ago

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez introduce a bill to pause US data center construction

A moratorium on data center construction is proposed to regulate AI advancements and address job market and environmental concerns.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US lawmakers push for pause in data centres until AI safeguards in place

A moratorium on new AI data centers is proposed to protect workers, civil liberties, and the environment amid concerns over AI's rapid advancement.

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Trump moves to pay TSA agents as shutdown talks stall in Congress

fromThe Daily Beast

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Trump Skewered for Epstein Ties After White House Joke Backfires

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Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

fromLos Angeles Times

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Trump says he wants to send federalized troops to L.A., San Francisco

fromwww.businessinsider.com

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Trump Praises the Democratic Mayor of San Francisco for Trying to Clean Up the City

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Trump says he will sign an executive order to have the Department of Homeland Security pay TSA workers

fromNextgov.com

Trump moves to pay TSA agents as shutdown talks stall in Congress

Trump will sign an order to pay airport security workers affected by the shutdown, but it excludes other DHS employees.

fromThe Daily Beast

Trump Skewered for Epstein Ties After White House Joke Backfires

The White House's internet joke backfired, leading to renewed scrutiny of Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations against him.

Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

Trump plans to sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents amid ongoing budget impasse affecting airports and workers.

fromLos Angeles Times

Trump says he wants to send federalized troops to L.A., San Francisco

Trump seeks to redeploy federal troops to combat crime and enforce immigration in cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Trump Praises the Democratic Mayor of San Francisco for Trying to Clean Up the City

Trump praised a Democrat mayor while discussing crime and safety in major cities, suggesting federal intervention could reduce crime rates.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Trump says he will sign an executive order to have the Department of Homeland Security pay TSA workers

Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA agents amid a government shutdown affecting travel.

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Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

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Trump to sidestep Congress, pay TSA workers

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Trump to sign order for DHS to pay TSA agents immediately' amid funding standoff

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Editorial | Stop paying Congress members until TSA agents are paid | amNewYork

Trump Issues Executive Order Telling DHS to Immediately Pay Our TSA Agents'

President Trump ordered immediate payment for TSA agents amid ongoing funding standoff, blaming Democrats for the shutdown affecting airport security.

TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns, but no deal yet on day 40 of Homeland Security funding fight

TSA may shut down operations at airports due to record waiting times and unpaid workers' hardships amid ongoing funding impasse.

fromwww.npr.org

Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

President Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA agents amid a budget impasse affecting airport operations.

Trump to sidestep Congress, pay TSA workers

Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA agents to address staffing issues and counteract perceived Democratic chaos at airports.

Trump to sign order for DHS to pay TSA agents immediately' amid funding standoff

Donald Trump will sign an order to pay TSA agents immediately due to a partial DHS shutdown causing staffing shortages and long airport lines.

Editorial | Stop paying Congress members until TSA agents are paid | amNewYork

TSA workers at NYC airports continue to work unpaid amid a funding shutdown, demonstrating commitment despite challenges.

Trump Issues Executive Order Telling DHS to Immediately Pay Our TSA Agents'

President Trump ordered immediate payment for TSA agents amid ongoing funding standoff, blaming Democrats for the shutdown affecting airport security.

TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns, but no deal yet on day 40 of Homeland Security funding fight

TSA may shut down operations at airports due to record waiting times and unpaid workers' hardships amid ongoing funding impasse.

Kaitlan Collins Says Staffers Still Figuring Out How To Pay TSA After New Trump Promise

Trump's staff is uncertain about funding TSA agents despite his executive order during the government shutdown.

GOP Senator Floats Standalone Bill, Executive Order to End DHS Funding Standoff: Just Open, Just Pay TSA'

Sen. John Kennedy is considering a standalone bill to fund TSA amid ongoing DHS funding standoff.

21 hours ago

Joe Scarborough Goes Off on Republicans Failing to Pay TSA

Joe Scarborough criticized Republicans for failing to fund TSA agents during a government shutdown, emphasizing the risks to national security.

8 hours ago

Kaitlan Collins Says Staffers Still Figuring Out How To Pay TSA After New Trump Promise

Trump's staff is uncertain about funding TSA agents despite his executive order during the government shutdown.

GOP Senator Floats Standalone Bill, Executive Order to End DHS Funding Standoff: Just Open, Just Pay TSA'

Sen. John Kennedy is considering a standalone bill to fund TSA amid ongoing DHS funding standoff.

21 hours ago

Joe Scarborough Goes Off on Republicans Failing to Pay TSA

Joe Scarborough criticized Republicans for failing to fund TSA agents during a government shutdown, emphasizing the risks to national security.

Patrick Murphy Flames Mike Johnson for New Award For Trump: Beneath That Office To Kiss Ass'

Patrick Murphy criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson for presenting Trump with an award, deeming it inappropriate for the office.

US: Trump orders payment to TSA agents after hundreds quit

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with TSA officers working without pay and long security lines for passengers.

fromwww.dw.com

US: Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with many TSA officers quitting and long security lines for travelers.

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Fetterman Rips Democrats for Creating Mass Chaos' With Government Shutdown: All We've Done Is We've Punished TSA'

fromwww.dw.com

US: Trump orders payment to TSA agents after hundreds quit

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with TSA officers working without pay and long security lines for passengers.

fromwww.dw.com

US: Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with many TSA officers quitting and long security lines for travelers.

Fetterman Rips Democrats for Creating Mass Chaos' With Government Shutdown: All We've Done Is We've Punished TSA'

Sen. John Fetterman criticized Democrats for the government shutdown, emphasizing its negative impact on TSA agents and airport chaos.

more#government-shutdown

"Undeniable harm": When ICE comes to town, students stay home

ICE operations have significantly increased student absenteeism in schools, particularly among Hispanic communities, causing long-term trauma and developmental harm.

fromSlate Magazine

Who Needs TSA When You Have ICE?

Politicians struggle to address the crisis in American air travel, mail-in ballot laws may impact 2026 elections, and social media companies face new legal challenges.

Todd Blanche Endorses Sending ICE to the Polls: Why Is There An Objection?'

Todd Blanche supports sending ICE to polling stations to ensure election integrity, questioning objections to this proposal.

#ice

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An ICE-cold lie: Bombshell court filing says agency falsified its authority to detain immigrants at Federal Plaza | amNewYork

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Meet the New ICE

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Shockingly, ICE Hasn't Fixed the Airport Crisis

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ICE Might Be Violating America's Other Bill of Rights

New Yorkers ask What are ICE agents doing?' at airports as elected officials demand removal | amNewYork

ICE agents deployed at New York airports face public outrage and criticism for their presence and actions.

Editorial | Get ICE out of the airports. Now. | amNewYork

Deployment of ICE agents in airports is unjustifiable and undermines civil rights amid funding disputes for TSA and DHS.

An ICE-cold lie: Bombshell court filing says agency falsified its authority to detain immigrants at Federal Plaza | amNewYork

ICE agents have been found to have fabricated authority for arrests at immigration courts, leading to legal challenges and questions about their practices.

Meet the New ICE

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA during the government shutdown, but their presence does not address the main security delays.

Shockingly, ICE Hasn't Fixed the Airport Crisis

Adding ICE to airport security exacerbates existing chaos and raises concerns about civil rights violations.

ICE Might Be Violating America's Other Bill of Rights

ICE and CBP have faced criticism for excessive force and violations of rights, prompting legal challenges under the Fourth Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act.

New Yorkers ask What are ICE agents doing?' at airports as elected officials demand removal | amNewYork

ICE agents deployed at New York airports face public outrage and criticism for their presence and actions.

Editorial | Get ICE out of the airports. Now. | amNewYork

Deployment of ICE agents in airports is unjustifiable and undermines civil rights amid funding disputes for TSA and DHS.

more#ice

#department-of-justice

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump administration admits it used a flawed' argument to justify arrests of immigrants in court

The Department of Justice admitted a key ICE memo did not apply to immigration courts, undermining its legal defense for immigrant detentions.

This Is Nuts': Trump's Deputy AG Roasted For Bragging About Purging DOJ And FBI

Loyalty to the president is emphasized by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, rejecting partisan actors in the DOJ and FBI.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump administration admits it used a flawed' argument to justify arrests of immigrants in court

The Department of Justice admitted a key ICE memo did not apply to immigration courts, undermining its legal defense for immigrant detentions.

more#department-of-justice

This Is Nuts': Trump's Deputy AG Roasted For Bragging About Purging DOJ And FBI

Loyalty to the president is emphasized by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, rejecting partisan actors in the DOJ and FBI.

fromReadWrite

New PREDICT Act targets insider prediction market trading

New legislation aims to prevent federal officials from profiting through prediction markets related to political events.

fromProPublica

Minnesota Kicks Off Legal Battle With Trump Administration to Hold ICE Shooters Accountable

Minnesota prosecutors filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for refusing to cooperate in investigations of shootings involving federal agents.

fromThe Washington Post

2 days ago

Justices seem inclined to revive Trump policy blocking migrants at border

The Supreme Court may allow the Trump administration to revive a policy blocking migrants from seeking asylum at U.S. borders.

fromAdvocate.com

Project 2025 is a massive success with ICE in airports, civil rights eroding & elections in flux

Project 2025 represents a reconfiguration of government systems, prioritizing control and monitoring over public service.

Fox's Dana Perino Asks GOP Leader John Thune if Trump Is Making His Job Harder?'

President Trump's SAVE America Act emphasizes voter ID legislation, which Senate Majority Leader John Thune supports and plans to vote on soon.

Trump Deputy AG Threatens Justice' For Alvin Bragg And Fani Willis

Justice is being pursued against those who prosecuted Donald Trump, with significant personnel changes at the Department of Justice and FBI.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

It's not normal to see your abuser's face every day,' Epstein survivor says

The Independent provides critical journalism on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Questions are piling up ahead of a World Cup overshadowed by Trump

The uncertainty surrounding the World Cup is heightened by airport delays and political tensions, particularly regarding Iran's participation and visa restrictions.

fromwww.housingwire.com

FHFA's Bill Pulte files new DOJ referrals against Letitia James

FHFA Director Bill Pulte filed criminal referrals against NY Attorney General Letitia James for alleged insurance fraud misrepresentations.

fromKqed

How a Bay Area Attorney Aims to Hold US Agents Accountable for Violence in Minneapolis | KQED

Legal claims filed against federal agents for alleged abuse during immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

17 hours ago

Scoop: Johnson, conservatives head to White House for FISA briefing

GOP leaders and Trump push for 18-month FISA reauthorization amid conservative demands for warrant requirements.

fromLGBTQ Nation

Trump's minions have quietly disappeared most federal data on gender identity - LGBTQ Nation

Executive Order 14168 significantly altered federal data collection, removing trans-inclusive options and impacting critical programs for vulnerable populations.

Bret Baier Asks Mike Johnson If There Will Be Punishments' for Nancy Mace

House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed concerns over Rep. Nancy Mace's comments following a classified briefing on Iran and potential troop deployment.

We Are Losing This War': Seth Moulton Says Trump Is Begging' China To Help Open Iran Strait

The U.S. is losing the war with Iran, lacking a clear strategy and relying on China for assistance.

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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks JD Vance With STD Jab Amid Report Iran Wants VP to Lead Talks

Bret Baier Asks Mike Johnson If There Will Be Punishments' for Nancy Mace

House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed concerns over Rep. Nancy Mace's comments following a classified briefing on Iran and potential troop deployment.

We Are Losing This War': Seth Moulton Says Trump Is Begging' China To Help Open Iran Strait

The U.S. is losing the war with Iran, lacking a clear strategy and relying on China for assistance.

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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks JD Vance With STD Jab Amid Report Iran Wants VP to Lead Talks

more#iran

Mike Johnson Ruthlessly Mocked After Creating Award' for Trump: Like He's a Damn Child'

We're going to do something we've never done before. We're going to honor him with a new award that we'll present annually from this point forward. But he is the suitable and fitting recipient of the first-ever America First Award, said Johnson.

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fromThe Verge

Everyone hates Ticketmaster. Why'd Trump go easy on them?

The antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation aims to separate Ticketmaster to address predatory practices and rising ticket fees.

16 hours ago

"War," "Excursion," "Operation": Trump's war on Iran semantics

The administration sends mixed signals regarding U.S. military operations and the terminology used to describe them.

House Dem Who Allegedly Stole Millions From FEMA Lobbied for Trump Pardon at Christmas Party

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has pleaded not guilty and criticized the process, saying the committee denied her legal team a reasonable time to prepare.

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Get It Right!' Pete Hegseth Demands Truth' About War From Dishonest Hate-Trump Media'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the media for misreporting on the Iran war and praised Trump's military actions as historic and successful.

Data centers get ready - the Senate wants to see your power bills | TechCrunch

U.S. Senators are pushing for mandatory reporting on data center energy use to improve grid planning and oversight.

fromThe Verge

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Senators are pushing to find out how much electricity data centers actually use

fromTechCrunch

Data centers get ready - the Senate wants to see your power bills | TechCrunch

U.S. Senators are pushing for mandatory reporting on data center energy use to improve grid planning and oversight.

fromThe Verge

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Senators are pushing to find out how much electricity data centers actually use

more#data-centers

We Are Bigger Than Trump': Conservative Guest Host On The View Says She's Heartbroken About This Country'

I've been feeling so uninspired and so heartbroken about this country. What I realize, I keep wanting to put my head in the sand and pray that I wake up and it's all over.

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fromIntelligencer

Attack Ads and Scandals Haven't Dented Graham Platner's Lead

Graham Platner leads the Maine Democratic senate primary significantly, despite controversies surrounding his past actions and statements.

White House Ignites Online Frenzy With Mysterious, Now-Deleted Clip Where Voice Says, Launching Soon'

The White House posted two cryptic videos online, generating speculation before deleting one and leaving viewers puzzled about their meaning.