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Congress Faces Litany of Issues as Lawmakers Return to Session
Lawmakers return to find a partial government shutdown disrupting air travel, adding to an already crowded legislative agenda.
Trump Deploys Immigration Officers to US Airports as Shutdown Causes Hours-Long Security Lines
Customs and Border Protection agents to assist TSA at major airports as 800,000+ federal workers remain unpaid during partial government shutdown
Former TSA Administrator Says Having ICE at Airport Won't 'Speed Things Up'
The comment comes as the Trump administration considers expanded immigration enforcement roles at transportation hubs.
ICE Officers Set to Deploy to Airports as Delays Mount, Border Czar Homan Confirms
Hundreds of ICE agents will assist TSA at airports affected by a partial government shutdown that has caused over 400 TSA officers to quit.
ICE Officers Will Begin Assisting TSA as Shutdown Frustrates Travelers and Screeners
The new deployment comes as travelers face hourslong waits at airports while TSA officers work without pay during the partial government shutdown.
Rep. Luna Criticizes Sen. Graham for Comments About US Troops in Iran Operations
Florida Republican called Graham's remarks about troops 'expendable cattle' as debate continues over potential assault on Kharg Island.
ProPublica Adds Ownership Search to Nursing Home Inspect Database
New feature allows users to search more than 14,000 nursing home inspection records by owner, manager or officer name.
Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court on Qualified Immunity for Vermont Police Sergeant Who Arrested Protester
In a per curiam decision, the justices ruled Sgt. Jacob Zorn is entitled to qualified immunity in a lawsuit filed by a protester who alleged excessive force during a 2015 sit-in at the Vermont Statehouse.
Venezuelan Migrant Charged With Murder of Loyola University Chicago Student
Jose Medina, 25, faces first-degree murder charges for the March 19 shooting near Tobey Prinz Beach that killed Sheridan Gorman.
LaGuardia Airport Collision Kills Pilot, Copilot; NTSB Investigating
An Air Canada regional jet from Montreal struck a fire truck on the runway late Sunday, killing two crew members and injuring about 40 passengers and staff.