Policy & Law — Archive
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Immigration Judge Orders Deportation of NYC Council Employee After ICE Arrest
Rafael Rubio, a data analyst detained during a routine immigration appointment, faces removal despite city officials arguing he had legal authorization to remain in the U.S.
Democrat Patty García Secures Illinois House Nomination After Incumbent's Last-Minute Exit
Rep. Jesús García's decision to not seek re-election two days after the filing deadline left only his chief of staff on the ballot, sparking a congressional rebuke.
FAA Tightens Helicopter Safety Rules Near Airports After Reagan National Crash
The agency suspends visual separation procedures and mandates radar-based tracking after the January 2025 collision that killed 67 people.
Flight Passengers Warned of Worsening Disruption as DHS Shutdown Continues
UK travel advisory flags potential delays at US airports as TSA officers remain unpaid during partial government shutdown.
Former Congresswoman Melissa Bean Wins Primary to Retake Suburban Chicago Seat
Bean, who held the district from 2005 to 2011, defeated seven other Democratic candidates and will face the Republican nominee in November.
World Central Kitchen Provides Over 8,000 Meals to TSA Workers Amid DHS Shutdown
The nonprofit, led by chef José Andrés, is serving TSA agents at seven airports as the partial government funding lapse extends into its fifth week.
Mullin Faces Democrat Grilling in First Hurdle to Lead DHS Amid Shutdown Fight
Sen. Markwayne Mullin's confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security Committee comes as DHS remains shuttered over Democratic demands for immigration enforcement reforms.
Sen. Mullin Gets Emotional Recounting Trump's Kindness to His Son During DHS Nomination Hearing
The Oklahoma Republican became visibly emotional while describing how President Trump supported his family after his son suffered a severe brain injury in 2020.
With the DHS Shutdown Dragging on, Is It Time to Privatize Airport Security?
The ongoing partial government shutdown has revived debate over the TSA's Screening Partnership Program, which allows airports to use private contractors for checkpoint operations.
Chief Justice John Roberts Warns Against Growing Hostility Toward Judges
Roberts said criticism of courts has moved beyond legal analysis to 'personal' attacks, comments that followed Trump's attacks on the Supreme Court over tariff rulings.