Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary amid funding shutdown

The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, placing him in charge of an agency facing a funding shutdown.

Racine County trial begins for man accused of election fraud

Harry Wait went on trial in Racine County on Monday, accused of requesting absentee ballots in others’ names, as prosecutors argue he broke the law and the defense claims he exposed voting system flaws.

SCOTUS conservatives signal readiness to curb late-arriving mail ballots

The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared poised to overturn state laws from Mississippi and other U.S. states that allow for the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.

ICE agents at airports: Latest details as TSA wait times increase

ICE agents were seen in at least one major airport Monday to help with long TSA lines. Here are the latest details on where they’re working and what they’re doing.

Trump installs Columbus statue near White House, reigniting debate over legacy

A replica statue of Christopher Columbus has been installed near the White House, reflecting President Trump’s renewed effort to honor the explorer despite ongoing controversy over his legacy.

ICE agents at Atlanta airport in supporting role

ICE agents arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday to assist with security line management as TSA staffing shortages cause three-hour wait times.

Trump says US speaking with Iranian leader, extends deadline on Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday morning that he has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days.

Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.

ICE agents are being sent to US airports on Monday: What to know

President Trump hasn’t said how ICE will help with airport security, but he did say ICE agents would be arresting “all Illegal Immigrants."

Senate debating SAVE America Act in rare weekend session

The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.

Robert Mueller, former FBI director, dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a polarizing two-year investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia, has died.

Trump says he'll put ICE agents at airport security if funding bill isn’t passed

As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.

James Comey subpoenaed over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment

Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.

RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules

A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu not seeking reelection
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Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostburg) announced on Thursday, March 19, that he will not seek reelection. LeMahieu has served in the Senate since 2015 and has served as Majority Leader since 2020.

Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu will not seek reelection

Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu says he will not seek reelection, joining Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Gov. Tony Evers in stepping away as new maps could reshape control.

Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.