President Trump directs DHS to pay all employees
On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a memo directing the DHS to pay all of its employees. The memo authorizes paychecks for more than 35,000 employees at agencies.
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One member rescued after fighter jet shot down over Iran
CBS news has confirmed that one member of an F-15 fighter jet shot down over Iran Friday has been rescued.
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President Trump delivers address to nation about war with Iran
In a primetime address to the nation on the war with Iran, President Donald Trump said most of the U.S. military goals have been met.
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President Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi
On a post to Truth Social, President Trump said Bondi will be transitioning to a new job in the private sector.
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Supreme Court hears oral arguments about birthright citizenship
Early in his second term, President Trump signed the order and argues that babies born in the U.S. to undocumented immigrants and temporary foreign visitors were not eligible for automatic citizenship.
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President Trump addresses the nation about war with Iran
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on social media Tuesday, writing that the president will “provide an important update on Iran” at 9 p.m. Eastern.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks construction of new White House ballroom
Judge Richard R. Leon issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday, blocking the further demolition of the East Wing of the White House.
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President Trump signs executive order to crack down on mail-in voting
The order grants Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin access to a list of verified of U.S. who are eligible to vote.
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Federal judge strikes down President Trump’s executive order to end NPR and PBS’ funding
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss says the order was unlawful and unenforceable and said, “The First Amendment does not tolerate viewpoint discrimination and retaliation of this type.”
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) signed a bill on Monday to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) as Donald J. Trump International Airport, which is set to take effective July 1.
Continue Reading Birthright citizenship heads to the Supreme Court
President Donald Trump is trying to change it with an executive order. He doesn’t want it to apply to babies born in the U.S. to undocumented migrants.
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Former U.S. Surgeon General on measles case spikes, Casey Means nomination and more
Dr. Jerome Adams, the former U.S. Surgeon General, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about spikes in measles cases in the U.S., Casey Mean nomination for Surgeon General and social media’s impact on health.
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Connecticut congressman on ongoing partial government shutdown and war in Iran
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) spoke spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the ongoing partial government shutdown and war in Iran.
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Border czar Tom Homan on ongoing partial government shutdown
Border czar Tom Homan spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the ongoing partial government shutdown.
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Monday marks 45 days since the partial government shutdown
Monday marks 45 days since the partial government shutdown started as negotiations to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were dealt a major setback Friday after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed bill.
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Senate votes to fund DHS minus ICE and CBP
The Senate agreed unanimously early Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after a 40-day shutdown, but without funding for immigration enforcement and deportation operations.
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Greg Bovino says he’s retired from Border Patrol
During an appearance at CPAC, Bovino told his supporters, “I did retire. I’ve actually been retired 24 hours now. I left my tribe, folks, but I’ve joined another tribe and that is you. That conservative CPAC movement America.”
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Emily Gregory, a Democrat from Florida, celebrates flipping State House seat
Emily Gregory, a Democrat, was seen celebrating with supporters after she won a special election for the Florida House of Representatives, flipping a seat in the district that is home to President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence.
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President Trump appoints first members of PCAST
PCAST, established by an executive order, will bring together industry leaders to advise the president and provide recommendations on strengthening American leadership in science and technology.
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Markwayne Mullin sworn-in as DHS Secretary
The Senate voted Monday to confirm Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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