NYC Rep. Ritchie Torres asks Dept. of Homeland Security for answers after report finds far-right Oath Keepers in its ranks
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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...
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What’s the deadline for Real IDs and how do I get one in Pa.?: Real IDs will be the new standard for domestic travel and entering federal buildings.
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Live updates: House passes Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid: The House has passed a key foreign aid package on Saturday. Follow here for the latest live news ...
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
BREAKING: The US Senate dismissed both charges of illegal conduct by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, as Democrats successfully defended ...
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Oklahoma City bombing still 'heavy in our hearts' on 29th anniversary, federal official says
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Quick Glance: Remembering Oklahoma City Bombing Victims
- Deputy Homeland Security Adviser Caitlin Durkovich emphasized that the events of Oklahoma City 29 years ago still weigh heavily on our hearts and that a similar terrorist attack must never happen again.
- The ceremony commemorating the 168 victims began with 168 seconds of silence for each individual killed and concluded with the reading of the names of the victims.
- The motives of the bombers included hate, intolerance, ignorance, conspiracy theories, misinformation, and extreme political views.
- In a gesture of remembrance for the bombing victims, Governor Stitt ordered that the American and state flags on state buildings be flown at half-staff until Friday at 5 p.m.
Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
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Johnson: Some Republicans want Speaker to have a ‘magic wand’ : House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday dismissed conservative criticism over the lack of ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601412-johnson-some-republicans-want-speaker-to-have-a-magic-wand/
GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall: Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate ...
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REAL ID requirements are coming next year—here's what U.S. fliers need to know: Beginning May 7, 2025, you won't be able to board a domestic flight with your ...
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Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment ‘awful precedent,’ ‘abuse of process’: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of ...
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Bella and Gigi Hadid’s Dad Mohamed Hadid Sent Racist Messages to Pro-Israel Congressman Ritchie Torres
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House Republicans subpoena Mayorkas over migrant numbers: House Judiciary Committee Republicans subpoenaed Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas shortly ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4601171-house-republicans-subpoena-mayorkas-over-migrant-numbers/
Murphy fires back at Trump Jr. on Mayorkas vote: ‘Republicans are full of s‑‑‑’: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) fired back at Donald Trump Jr. on Friday for calling ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4605026-murphy-trump-jr-mayorkas-vote/
NY Democrat urges postmaster general to reconsider stamp price increases: Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is urging U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to ...
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Pictures of the Day | April 18, 2024: Our top photos of the day.
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'We Cannot Let the Warmongers Win': US Progressives Reject Calls for Attack on Iran
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The Senate impeachment trial of Mayorkas has been delayed. Here's what to know: Impeachment managers were set to deliver the impeachment articles to the Senate ...
npr.org/2024/04/09/1242901888/mayorkas-impeachment-trial-senate
Quick Glance: Republicans delay hearing of DHS Secretary Mayorkas to next week
- The House plans to postpone the hearing of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to next week.
Federal authorities launching child sex exploitation awareness campaign: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is launching a national awareness campaign ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4599401-federal-authorities-launching-child-sex-exploitation-awareness-campaign/
Biden administration resumes deportation flights to Haiti amid ongoing violence: After halting a Feb. 29 deportation flight to Haiti after armed violence broke ...
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Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability
- Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.
- The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.
- Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.
- Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.
GOP push emerges to keep George Santos away from the Capitol: The measure would keep Santos out of the House floor and the members-only dining room and gym.
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New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
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43 Senate Republicans write to Schumer to demand Mayorkas trial: Forty-three Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) signed a letter to Senate ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4589048-republicans-schumer-mayorkas-trial/
H-1B visa fraud alive and well amid efforts to crack down on abuse: It's the gold ticket favored by foreign techies – and IT giants suspected of gaming the ...
theregister.com/2024/04/09/h1b_visa_fraud/
House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate until next week
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/mayorkas-impeachment-articles-house-senate/
Prosecutions Tied to Jan. 6 Have Ensnared More Than 1,380: Prosecutors have suggested that a total of 2,000 or 2,500 people could ultimately face indictment for ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/us/politics/jan-6-supreme-court-prosecutions.html
Napolitano: For Trump to run as ‘law and order candidate’ would be like ‘me saying I play in the NBA’
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4579927-napolitano-for-trump-to-run-as-law-and-order-candidate-would-be-like-me-saying-i-play-in-the-nba/
WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...
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Torres urges New York colleges to curb antisemitism following ADL’s report: Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) called on New York colleges to curb antisemitism ...
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Homeland Security agency under ICE rebrands to aid its investigations: "This is a big step forward," the acting director said.
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Man on terror watchlist was released by Border Patrol: With border security funding blocked in Congress, the case illustrates the challenges that U.S ...
nbcnews.com/investigations/man-terror-watchlist-remains-us-released-border-patrol-rcna147192
Mayorkas impeachment trial: What to expect in the Senate: The House sends the articles over on Tuesday but a full-scale trial is unlikely.
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WATCH LIVE: DHS Secretary Mayorkas testifies on budget in House hearing: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will testify before the House Appropriations committee ...
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911 service provider Lumen blames 911 outage on installation of light pole: The outage of 911 systems in several states Wednesday evening was caused by the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/us/911-lines-down-in-multiple-cities-officials-say/
Quick Glance: 911 Emergency Call Issue Across Four States
- A widespread disruption on Wednesday affected residents' ability to dial the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota, and Las Vegas, according to local authorities.
- In Las Vegas, calls to 911 on both landline and mobile phones were inaccessible for about two hours before service was reinstated around 9 p.m.
- Throughout the outage, operators observed efforts to place calls from mobile phones and would subsequently return the residents' calls, with all attempted calls being successfully answered.
WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...
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Outgoing DHS lawyer calls to up security ahead of ‘next Jan. 6’: A departing top lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) who also counseled the ...
thehill.com/policy/national-security/4573366-dhs-lawyer-security-next-jan-6/
Democrats lean into border security as it shapes contest for control of Congress: Democrats are trying to outflank Republicans and convince voters they can ...
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Roger Marshall and Eric Schmitt only push sham Mayorkas impeachment to boost Trump | Opinion
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Homeland Security investigative agency seeks rebrand, without ICE: The Department of Homeland Security’s investigative agency will attempt to rebrand itself as ...
washingtonpost.com/immigration/2024/04/15/homeland-security-immigration-customs-enforcement/
Why Republicans impeached Biden's top border official Mayorkas: The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives this week is due to deliver its ...
reuters.com/world/us/why-republicans-impeached-bidens-top-border-official-alejandro-mayorkas-2024-04-08/
Like father, like sons? Diddy's boys Justin and Christian lived luxe lives, then ran into trouble
nypost.com/2024/04/06/entertainment/inside-the-luxe-lives-of-sean-combs-sons-king-and-justin/
Quick Glance: Christian Combs accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
- Christian Combs, Diddy's son, faces sexual assault allegations in a recent lawsuit.
- The lawsuit accuses Christian Combs of sexual assault, harassment, and causing emotional distress.
- Legal representatives for Christian Combs and Diddy deny the allegations and plan to dismiss the claim.
- Christian Combs, also known as rapper King Combs, has collaborated with his father in various projects and is active in the music and fashion industry.
Alejandro Mayorkas still believes in the promise of America’s immigrants: An historic migration surge has defined the tenure of Homeland Security Secretary ...
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Secretary Mayorkas delivered speech at ‘Cuban Day’ event hosted at the White House
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article287797260.html
Emergency services a likely target for cyberattacks, warns DHS: Ransomware attacks in particular threaten to disrupt services.
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Mayorkas' impeachment proceedings pushed to next week: Speaker Johnson: The process will start next week, Speaker Johnson said.
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'King's horses take free rein through London': A roundup of the headlines from the US front pages
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FCC Investigating 911 Cell Service Outages Across Four States: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating after outages impacted 911 call ...
time.com/6968703/fcc-911-cell-service-outages/
Molding Warriors: Russia’s New Educational Paradigm: Following its Ukraine conflict, Russia has started blending military training and ideological teachings into ...
riotimesonline.com/molding-warriors-russias-new-educational-paradigm/
US Steel shareholders vote on controversial Nippon deal: Japan's Nippon Steel cleared one hurdle in acquiring U.S. Steel with a key vote on Friday ...
foxbusiness.com/markets/us-steel-shareholders-vote-on-controversial-nippon-deal
Here’s how to stay safe during an earthquake: Emergency management officials say there are many actions that can prevent harm.
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Here’s how to stay safe during an earthquake: Emergency management officials say there are many actions that can prevent harm.
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From Project 2025 to Christian nationalists, these groups could define Trump’s second term
vox.com/policy/24122099/trump-second-term-project-2025-christian-nationalists
What did Alejandro Mayorkas do? What to know about discarded impeachment case: The U.S. Senate dismissed the impeachment charges against Homeland Security ...
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/arizona/2024/04/19/what-happened-to-alejandro-mayorkas/73382718007/
U.S. and China in high-level talks to deport more Chinese nationals, Mayorkas says
nbcnews.com/investigations/us-china-high-level-talks-deport-chinese-nationals-mayorkas-says-rcna146590
Eastern Iowa school district to use AI gun detection to combat gun-related violence
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2024/04/25/east-union-school-district-iowa-to-use-zeroeyes-ai-technology-to-combat-gun-violence/73444699007/
2 Teenage Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender to Task Force in Borno: Two teenage Boko Haram terrorists surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in ...
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Uvalde City Council tries to move on from Robb Elementary shooting: The council accepted a consultant's finding that Uvalde police obeyed policy in responding to ...
expressnews.com/news/article/uvalde-mass-shooting-prado-report-robb-elementary-19420289.php
Shouldn't Teams, Zoom, Slack all interoperate securely for the Feds? Wyden is asking
theregister.com/2024/04/24/wyden_government_interoperability/
A $13.7M federal grant allows Montgomery County to buy out 29 homes: Montgomery County is set to buy out 29 flood-prone homes thanks to a $13 ...
houstonchronicle.com/neighborhood/conroe/article/montgomery-county-flood-buyout-grant-19417736.php
For a start, Washington, amend the H1-B visa process: The US-China tech competition is unlikely to slow down in the near term, particularly with the arrival of ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/for-a-start-washington-amend-the-h1-b-visa-process/
Unveiling the guardians: CPFs and private security firms redefining crime fighting strategies
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Louis DeJoy defends USPS modernization plan during hearing: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy defended his Delivering for America plan during a Senate Committee on ...
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Georgia Democrats seek probe into preelection cash cards for needy: Auditors said the Department of Human Services may have flouted a state law when it rushed to ...
ajc.com/politics/georgia-democrats-seek-probe-into-preelection-cash-cards-for-needy/QR65MJGRYJCBLCASB5QJXJFOV4/
Border patrol agents in Laredo seize $260,000 worth of heroin: Officers confiscate two packages containing 13.5 pounds of alleged heroin hidden inside a vehicle.
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The CFPB wants to rein in data brokers: Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra said foreign adversaries can use data to blackmail Americans.
theverge.com/2024/4/15/24131354/cfpb-data-brokers-fair-credit-reporting-act
Chinese organized crime’s latest US target: gift cards: This article was firt published by ProPublica, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/chinese-organized-crimes-latest-us-target-gift-cards/
Postmaster General DeJoy set to speak at Senate hearing on oversight: Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is scheduled to appear Tuesday at a hearing called by the ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/usps-senate-hearing-postmaster-general-19401146.php
Ambassador Bridge security reviewed after Maryland bridge collapse, owner says: Matthew Moroun, head of Detroit International Bridge Co., commented during panel ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/04/12/ambassador-bridge-security-re-evaluated-after-maryland-bridge-collapse-owner-says/73299149007/
Claims of TikTok whistleblower may not add up: He only worked there 6 months and many of his allegations are improbable at best.
wired.com/story/tiktok-whistleblower-got-dcs-attention-do-his-claims-add-up/
US Homeland Security Names Nigerian in $3m Mail Fraud Case: “The indictment also charges Akporugo with aggravated identity theft and fraud in connection with an ...
fij.ng/article/us-homeland-security-names-nigerian-in-3m-mail-fraud-case/
Federal inquiry: Failures within Georgia’s child welfare agency led to deaths : U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff today released scathing findings from a federal probe into ...
ajc.com/news/investigations/federal-inquiry-failures-within-georgias-child-welfare-agency-led-to-deaths/MOQGASCMGFBBPPL6ZQQ3HPKJLU/
China vows to protest ‘every single incident’ of mistreatment of Chinese arrivals in US
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3258389/china-vows-protest-every-single-incident-mistreatment-chinese-arrivals-us
Two nonprofits have dropped out of Philly’s child welfare system. The disruption will cost the city $66M.
inquirer.com/politics/philadelphia/department-of-human-services-foster-care-cuas-turning-points-tabor-child-abuse-20240409.html
Claims of TikTok whistleblower may not add up: He only worked there 6 months and many of his allegations are improbable at best.
wired.com/story/tiktok-whistleblower-got-dcs-attention-do-his-claims-add-up/
Man busted in St. Louis area for using sleight of hand to steal more than $109,000
stltoday.com/news/local/crime-courts/man-busted-in-st-louis-area-for-using-sleight-of-hand-to-steal-more-than/article_db3c6abe-f380-11ee-91c4-8b479858d39c.html
DHS Crackdown on Illicit Trade Includes Greater De Minimis Scrutiny: New enforcement actions also include increasing foreign verifications of free trade partners ...
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Paid articlePaid Border Patrol must care for migrant children who wait in camps for processing, a judge says
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Mayorkas warns that Haitians crossing to U.S. by sea will be returned: Haitians seeking to flee gang violence engulfing the Caribbean nation should avoid ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287385700.html
Biden complicates Congress’ calculus on Israel aid: "What other leverage does the United States have? To scold? Bibi doesn't give a damn about scolding ...
axios.com/2024/04/04/ceasefire-israel-biden-gaza-aid-money
Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
- A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.
- Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.
- Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.
- The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
Fox News Calls Out Donald Trump Over Border Failures: Analyst Juan Williams questioned why Trump scuttled the $118 billion bipartisan border security bill that ...
newsweek.com/fox-news-calls-out-trump-over-border-failures-1886750
Senate to examine private equity's growing role in ER care: A panel wants to know if patient care and emergency preparedness are being compromised.
axios.com/2024/04/03/senate-private-equity-health-care
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