Federal judge to hear Sen. Mark Kelly’s case against Pete Hegseth
Sen. Kelly is asking the court for a preliminary injunction blocking Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s move to cut his military retirement pay and reduce his rank.
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January jobs report delayed due government shutdown
According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the report will not be released until the government is funded. The January employment report was scheduled to be released Friday.
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Kennedy Center to close for two years
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for approximately two years for “construction, revitalization, and complete rebuilding,” President Donald Trump announced Sunday.
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House vote could reopen the federal government
With the government in a partial shutdown, it’s up to the House to now pass a funding bill to re-open it. But with tensions still high from the events in Minneapolis, how long that takes depends on reforms to ICE.
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Liam Ramos and his father return to Minnesota after being released from immigration custody
The boy’s immigration case drew widespread attention last month when this photo of him wearing a blue hat went viral online.
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Mayors across the country on ICE protests, new ICE detention centers and more
Margaret Brennan interviewed a bipartisan panel of mayors from across the country, including Mesa, Arizona Mayor Mark Freeman, on Face the Nation Sunday to talk about the ongoing ICE protests, new ICE detention centers, and more.
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Texas congressman on partial government shutdown, Greg Bovino and Liam Ramos
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the partial government shutdown, Greg Bovino being relieved as Border Patrol’s commander and Liam Ramos.
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Don Lemon released after being arrested in connection with church protest near Minneapolis
The former CNN anchor turned independent journalist is facing federal civil rights charges, including conspiracy to deprive rights, and for violating a federal law that prohibits interference of religious freedom at a place of worship.
Continue Reading Senate passes funding bill amid partial government shutdown
The bill is now slated to go to the House, but according to a source with knowledge of the matter, House Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote on it Monday, meaning there will still be a brief shutdown for most of the federal government starting Saturday as funds run out.
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Senate holds vote for DHS funding bill
The vote was to fund government agencies, while Senate Democrats argue for immigration enforcement reforms following the shooting of Alex Pretti.
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Border Patrol agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti placed on administrative leave
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin confirmed they were placed on leave Wednesday. The agents have not been publicly identified.
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DHS sends report to Congress regarding shooting of Alex Pretti
The information from the report was based on a preliminary review by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
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Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino to return to El Centro
He will resume his position as Sector Chief in El Centro, a role he held before being appointed commander in Los Angeles.
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Border Patrol agents to be reduced in Minneapolis
An administration official told NBC News Monday about a reduction of Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis.
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President Trump sends Border Czar Tom Homan to Minnesota
President Donald Trump said Monday he would send Border Czar Tom Homan to the Minnesota, following Saturday’s shooting of a 37-year-old nurse, Alex Pretti, by immigration agents during a confrontation with protesters in Minneapolis.
Continue Reading Partial government shutdown on the horizon following Minneapolis shooting
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said his caucus won’t give the measure the 60 votes it needs in its current form. The deadline to avoid a shutdown is Friday.
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Nevada senator calls for impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Sen. Rosen says Secretary Noem should be removed from her job over the way she has handled and reacted to ICE enforcement incidents in Minneapolis.
Continue Reading Questions and outrage grows after federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
Questions and outrage is growing Monday morning after federal agents shot and killed another person in Minneapolis.
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Maine senator on ICE operations and funding bill
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about ICE operations in the state of Maine and a funding bill.
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House majority leader on federal agents shooting and killing Alex Pretti
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about about the shooting of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal agents.
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