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Longtime ICE Official David Venturella Chosen to Lead Agency
Venturella previously worked at GEO Group, which holds over $1 billion in contracts with ICE, according to public records.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Wins Re-Election After Being Arrested at ICE Protest Last Year
The progressive mayor secured a fourth term as New Jersey's largest city faced its first mayoral runoff election in decades.
A Third of Congressional Black Caucus Could Be Wiped Out by Redistricting, Democrats Warn
CBC Chair Yvette Clarke estimates up to 19 members could be affected as a Supreme Court ruling reshapes Southern district maps ahead of November elections.
Billionaire Former Dem Donor Stephen Cloobeck Arrested on Witness Tampering Charge
The Diamond Resorts founder, who cut ties with Rep. Eric Swalwell after sexual misconduct allegations and left the Democratic Party, was released on $300,000 bail.
Van Hollen Questions FBI Director Patel About Alleged Drinking Problems
The Senate hearing marked a rare public confrontation over personal conduct allegations against the bureau's top official, according to NBC News reporting.
What Republicans Said About Suspending Gas Tax Under Biden
Some Republican lawmakers who once called gas tax suspension a gimmick or inflationary now support similar proposals amid rising prices from the Iran conflict.
AP Report: Marty Makary Resigning as Trump's FDA Chief
The surgeon and health researcher departs after just over a year leading the agency, marked by staff turmoil and conflicts with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
DOJ Warns States Refusing to Issue Undercover License Plates to DHS Officers
Justice Department cites the Supremacy Clause and sets a May 22 deadline for Washington state to rescind its policy or face potential litigation.
Twin Cities Wage Hikes Linked to Job Losses in Federal Reserve Study
Researchers estimate Minneapolis and St. Paul together lost over 9,200 jobs between 2017 and 2021 as minimum wage rose to $16.37 per hour.
RNC Launches Multimillion-Dollar Election Integrity Push in 17 States Ahead of Midterms
The committee has hired directors to recruit poll workers and election observers across key battlegrounds, building on its 2024 operation that recruited over 230,000 volunteers.