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ICE Arrests Drop Nearly 12% Following Minneapolis Killings
The decline follows the deaths of two American citizens during immigration enforcement operations and the subsequent dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Ilhan Omar Faces Financial Scrutiny as Husband's Winery Closes Abruptly
The Santa Rosa winery, co-owned by Tim Mynett, shut down April 4 following inquiries from House Oversight Committee into the congresswoman's financial disclosures.
NBC News Hosts Leaders From Politics, Space, Sports in Common Ground Discussion Series
The series features bipartisan political figures alongside astronauts and athletes discussing policy challenges where consensus may be possible.
Mississippi Governor Calling for Special Session Over State Supreme Court Map After VRA Decision
Reeves says legislators will return to Jackson within 21 days of U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana v. Callais to redraw electoral maps.
Monthly Mortgage Payments Are Dropping in These Major U.S. Cities, Report Finds
LendingTree analysis shows average monthly payment fell from $1,990 to $1,942 nationally, with Fresno and North Port seeing declines exceeding 17%.
Nebraska's Electoral System Debate Centers on 2028 Presidential Race
Republicans fell two votes short of changing Nebraska's split electoral vote system in April 2025, but have vowed to revisit the issue before the next presidential election.
Colorado DA Files Assault Charges Against CBP Officer in Durango Incident
District attorney charges federal immigration officer with third-degree assault, marking rare state prosecution of CBP personnel.
Fetterman Says Iran Must Be Excited by Democratic Criticism of Trump Military Operations
The Pennsylvania senator was the only Democrat to vote against a War Powers Act resolution directing Trump to withdraw from Iran conflict.
Blakeman to Share Stage With GOP Lawmaker Who Called for Muslim Deportations
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who has welcomed Muslim residents in his county, will keynote a gala alongside Rep. Andy Ogles, the Tennessee Republican who has led efforts to denaturalize and deport Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Costco Recalls 207,800 Pairs of Heated Socks After Burn Reports
CPSC reports 14 heat-related incidents tied to 32 Degrees-branded socks, including 13 second-degree burns; recall covers medium, large and extra-large sizes sold since August 2025.