Politics

Twenty Democratic attorneys general sued Trump on Thursday in a bid to stop his “dismantling” of the U.S. Department of Education.

20 attorneys general sue Trump administration to stop Dept. of Ed layoffs

Detention centers across the U.S. are completely full, as DHS works with other federal agencies to expand capacity.

Detention facilities at capacity as immigration efforts continue, DHS says

The Baltic nations could receive more than a hundred million dollars a year annually from the United States if a bill is passed.

US senators push to give Baltic nations hundreds of millions in military support

A new bill in Illinois could decriminalize attacks on police officers if the aggressor was experiencing a mental health episode.

Illinois bill proposes mental health defense for attacks on police

A judge ordered federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary employees fired amid Trump's efforts to reduce the size of government.

Judge orders Trump admin to rehire thousands of fired federal workers

North Dakota lawmakers are close to making their state the first to formally ask the Supreme Court to overturn the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

North Dakota could be first state to ask SCOTUS to repeal same-sex marriage

California is spending $9.5 billion this year to provide health care for migrants living illegally in the state.

California takes out $3.4 billion loan after expanding health care to immigrants

President Trump threatened the EU with 200% tariffs in the latest back and forth, prompting the stock market to enter correction territory.

Stock market dips as Trump threatens EU with 200% tariffs

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, released recent migrant arrest numbers of those illegally in the U.S.

ICE touts nearly 33,000 migrant arrests in less than 2 months of new Trump term

President Vladimir Putin of Russia did not outright reject U.S. President Trump’s ceasefire plan for Ukraine but is not ready to sign it.

US-led ceasefire in Ukraine ‘gives nothing’ to Russia, won’t sign deal

U.S. Treasury sanctions Foxtrot Network, Swedish gang linked to Iran, for drug trafficking and violent attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets.

Swedish crime ring sanctioned by US for Iran-backed violence

A federal judge ordered DOGE to hand over documents and answer questions about the group’s plans to downsize federal agencies.

Judge orders DOGE to turn over records, answer questions about downsizing gov’t

The Trump administration has transferred the remaining migrants held at the Guantánamo Bay Naval Station in Cuba to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Alexandria, Louisiana. A total of 40 men were flown back to the United States on Tuesday and Wednesday, following the removal of 48 other migrants from Guantánamo two weeks earlier. The administration’s decision comes after months of logistical and legal challenges surrounding the use of the naval base for migrant detention.

Guantánamo immigration detentions end, US relocates migrants to Louisiana

The Trump administration restored all USDA funding to UMS Wednesday night, according to Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins.

Money returns to Maine universities after Gov. Janet Mills, Trump trans dispute

The U.S. government will now require Canadian visitors staying in the country for more than 30 days to register with immigration authorities, a mandate that had previously been unenforced for those entering through land borders. Canadians aged 14 and older must also undergo fingerprinting as part of the process, according to a rule published in the Federal Register.

Trump admin starts registry for some Canadian visitors to the US

Government shutdown looms as Senate Dems decide on budget bill

Schumer said the House's stopgap bill doesn't have enough Senate support, while Johnson called for the prevention of a government shutdown.

Schumer says House bill to fund government lacks Senate votes

Instead of speaking out on hot-button issues, more colleges are issuing policies to stay silent as political pressure ramps up on campuses across the country.

‘Institutional neutrality’ increases at universities amid political pressure

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said a possible recession from Trump's tariff policies would be "worth it" because of what comes next.

Commerce secretary: Tariff policies ‘worth it’ even if recession comes

Two members of Congress introduced a bill to regulate online sports betting which they hope will save vulnerable Americans from addiction.

Dems propose sports betting regulations a week before March Madness

UMS said the USDA has temporarily paused funding, pending a review of compliance with a new order aimed at banning transgender athletes following a tense exchange between Gov. Mills and President Trump.

USDA freezes millions for Maine universities after Mills, Trump dispute

The Philadelphia Eagles accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to attend the White House for a ceremony celebrating the Super Bowl win.

Super Bowl champs Philadelphia Eagles accept Trump’s invite to White House

The U.S. has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, a platform highlighting the state of freedoms and threats to civil liberties.

US rights ‘narrowed,’ joins 41 countries on human rights watchlist: Study

A House subcommittee meeting ended abruptly Tuesday after a GOP lawmaker purposely misgendered a trans colleague.

House meeting ends in heated exchange after trans congresswoman misgendered

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