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Homeland Security Department shuts down as Democrats and Trump negotiate changes

The White House and Senate Democrats have been trading offers on changes to DHS and ICE after two Americans were killed in Minneapolis.
An agent sprays pepper spray at a protestor attempting to block an immigration officer vehicle  in Minneapolis o Jan. 7.
An agent sprays pepper spray at a protestor attempting to block an immigration officer vehicle  in Minneapolis o Jan. 7.
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Department of Homeland Security heads toward shutdown

President Donald Trump’s pick for a top State Department post is facing bipartisan opposition over past remarks about Israel and the Holocaust.
Trump
Trump
2d ago

Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not'

In social media posts on Friday, the president said if Congress failed to approve legislation mandating voter ID, he would issue an executive order.
Donald Trump is seen speaking against a clear blue sky.
Donald Trump is seen speaking against a clear blue sky.
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Five months after Sen. Bill Cassidy asked RFK Jr. to testify, it still hasn't happened

The Louisiana Republican, who now faces a MAHA challenger, was the key vote to confirm Kennedy despite his misgivings.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA).
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In Munich, AOC warns that democracies must deliver for the working class to stave off 'authoritarianism'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a rare glimpse into her views on foreign policy at the Munich Security Conference, while sidestepping when asked "when" she'll run for president.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., listens as President of the European People's Party Manfred Weber speaks at a panel at the Munich Security Conference
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., listens as President of the European People's Party Manfred Weber speaks at a panel at the Munich Security Conference
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'I like him and he likes him': How Lindsey Graham maintains his alliance with Trump

The South Carolina GOP senator is using golf, good humor and frequent White House visits to try to influence foreign policy and keep Trump close as he faces a primary challenge.
Donald Trump, right, and Lindsey Graham stand near each other on a plane
Donald Trump, right, and Lindsey Graham stand near each other on a plane

Trump nominee stalls after GOP senator challenges him on remarks about Jews and Israel

Sen. John Curtis of Utah said he opposes Jeremy Carl for a State Department post in part because of his "anti-Israel views and insensitive remarks about the Jewish people."
Jeremy Carl staring away while wearing a suit and a tie.
Jeremy Carl staring away while wearing a suit and a tie.

Members of Congress demand DOJ stop tracking lawmakers' Epstein files searches

Attorney General Pam Bondi took a document referring to Rep. Pramila Jayapal's search history to a House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday.
Attorney General Pam Bondi holds a piece of paper labelled "Jayapal Pramila Search History."
Attorney General Pam Bondi holds a piece of paper labelled "Jayapal Pramila Search History."

Members of Congress prepare to face angry, dissatisfied primary voters in 2026

The first round of primaries on March 3 come as MAGA purity tests roil the right while the left debates the direction of its leadership.
John Cornyn
John Cornyn
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Senate Democrats block bill for Department of Homeland Security funding; DHS set to shut down this weekend

The Trump administration is expanding efforts to strip citizenship from foreign-born Americans, two people familiar with the plans told NBC News.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

Homeland Security Department poised to shut down as Congress leaves with no deal

The White House and Senate Democratic leaders continued to trade offers and kept the details of negotiations private, signaling some hope — but no guarantee of an agreement.
Federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations.
Federal agents with Homeland Security Investigations.