Minnesota Senate approves measure to stop immigration agents from covering their faces.
Minnesota Senate Passes Bill to Limit Federal Employee Anonymity The Minnesota Senate narrowly approved a bill on Monday aimed at restricting federal employees from hiding their identities, with a few exceptions. The legislation also paves the way for lawsuits concerning constitutional violations related to immigration enforcement within the state. The measure succeeded with a close […]
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey approves legislation for possible special primaries due to map disputes
Alabama Governor Signs Bills for Special Primaries On Friday, Alabama’s Republican Governor, Kay Ivey, approved a bill mandating special primaries for certain U.S. House districts. This comes in light of a recent Supreme Court decision that has previously blocked district lines approved by Congress in 2023. Additionally, a bill related to state senate districts, which […]
Trump approves a 45-day extension of FISA after the Senate turns down the House proposal.
White House Extends FISA for 45 Days After Senate Rejection On Thursday night, the White House confirmed it has signed a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This decision follows the Senate’s rejection of a three-year extension that had been passed by the House. Senate Majority Leader John Thune […]
Congress Concludes Unprecedented DHS Shutdown; Approves Bill Without ICE or Border Patrol Funding
Congress Ends DHS Shutdown On Thursday, Congress approved a bill aimed at restoring funding to significant divisions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with the exception of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Protection. This decision brought an end to a prolonged 76-day shutdown of the department. The House followed the Senate’s earlier […]
Senate committee approves Hawley’s GUARD Act on AI chatbots without dissent.
Senate Bill Targets AI Regulations Following Family Testimonies A Senate bill aimed at regulating artificial intelligence (AI) received unanimous approval from a committee on Thursday, influenced by distressing stories from families who claim their children were manipulated and harmed by AI chatbots. During a committee hearing, parents shared heartbreaking accounts about how technology has led […]
House Approves Funding for DHS, Resolving 75-Day Impasse
House Resolves 76-Day Standoff Over DHS Funding The House of Representatives has finally ended a protracted 76-day deadlock regarding funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing most of the agency’s operations to resume. This decision came after the House passed a Senate-sponsored bill that funds the department through September, a reversal by Speaker […]
Trump approves legislation reinstating DHS funding after a historic 75-day budget delay
Trump Signs Legislation to Restore DHS Funding President Donald Trump has officially signed a bill that restores funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), effectively ending a prolonged 75-day funding lapse for this vital agency responsible for safeguarding the nation. The signing occurred on Thursday after the House of Representatives came to a bipartisan […]
House approves plan to finance ICE on the 74th day of DHS shutdown following a tense 5-hour debate
House Republicans Approve Immigration Enforcement Funding Plan In a close decision, House Republicans approved a budget plan late Wednesday, securing over $70 billion for future immigration enforcement. The vote, which dragged on for more than five hours due to disagreements among party members, ended with a tally of 215 to 211. This vote marks the […]
House approves budget plan to finance ICE and CBP through reconciliation
House Approves Immigration Enforcement Budget Amidst Democratic Opposition The House has passed a budget aimed at funding immigration enforcement for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term, despite strong opposition from Democrats. The vote, which took place on Wednesday, concluded with a tally of 215-211, aligning mostly along party lines and marking a crucial step […]
House approves renewal of FISA Section 702 as Senate approaches midnight deadline
Congress Passes Short-Term Extension of FISA 702 Congressional Republicans are moving quickly to extend a controversial surveillance program before it lapses at midnight Friday. The House of Representatives cast a bipartisan vote to prolong Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency. This vote highlighted divisions within […]