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Malinowski Concedes to Mejia in New Jersey Democratic House Primary

Former congressman Tom Malinowski ends bid after special primary loss to Nellie Pou's chief of staff

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Grassley Accuses Biden DOJ of Bypassing Constitutional Protections in Phone Record Subpoenas

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley accused the Biden Justice Department on Tuesday of deliberately circumventing constitutional protections w...

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 5 min read
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DHS Faces Funding Deadline as Courts Fast-Track Somali Asylum Hearings

Congress faces a Friday midnight deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security or pass another stopgap measure, as Democrats and Republicans remain de...

By James Callahan · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 5 min read
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Senate Races to Avert Third Shutdown as DHS Deal Takes Shape

The Senate is scrambling to reach a deal by Friday to avoid a partial government shutdown that would affect only the Department of Homeland Security. After r...

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rep. Goldman Outlines DHS Reform Priorities Ahead of Funding Deadline

New York Democrat calls for restructuring immigration enforcement and asylum processing as Congress faces February 14 deadline

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Top DHS Immigration Officials to Testify as Funding Deadline Nears

House committee hearing comes as Congress faces February 14 deadline to fund Department of Homeland Security operations

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Paxton and Crockett Lead Crowded Texas Senate Primary Fields, New Poll Shows

Attorney General Ken Paxton holds 31% support among Republican primary voters while Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads Democrats with 28% in race to replace retiring Senator John Cornyn

By Diane Park · Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · 3 min read
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Democratic Centrists Stare Down Tough Vote Over DHS Funding

A group of moderate Senate Democrats are facing intense political pressure ahead of this week's expected vote on Department of Homeland Security funding, wit...

By James Callahan · Monday, February 9, 2026 · 4 min read
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Voter ID Laws: Elites vs. Common Sense Debate Continues

The ongoing debate surrounding voter identification laws highlights a division between policy experts and public opinion regarding election security and accessibility.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Jeffries Alleges Voter Suppression Amidst GOP Push for ID and Citizenship Requirements

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Republican-backed legislation proposing stricter voter identification and proof of citizenship for voting.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, February 9, 2026 · 4 min read