Policy & Law — Archive
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Cornyn Says Democrats Are Holding DHS Hostage, Failing Top Priority of Public Safety
The Texas Republican senator introduced legislation to cut federal funding to sanctuary cities amid the longest DHS funding lapse in agency history.
Texas Woman Charged With Visa Fraud, Impersonating Federal Immigration Officer
Mayra Collins allegedly took money from four victims between 2022 and 2025, claiming she could expedite visa processes despite never working for the federal government.
FAA Mandates Flight Reductions at O'Hare Airport for Summer 2026 Season
The cap of 2,708 daily operations represents a 12 percent reduction from planned peak flights and applies across all weather conditions.
Clarence Thomas Argues Progressive Principles Are Incompatible with American Founding Framework
In Austin speech marking Declaration's 250th anniversary, the Supreme Court justice outlined what he called a fundamental clash between progressive first principles and the nation's founding documents.
FBI to Deliver Final Report on Missing Scientists, Defense Researchers Amid Heightened Scrutiny
Director Kash Patel says the bureau is coordinating with state and local authorities to determine whether at least a dozen cases involving government-linked researchers are connected.
Records Show Cook County Released More Than 400 Illegal Immigrants Despite ICE Detainers in 2025
The data, obtained by a conservative legal group through public records requests, shows Illinois released hundreds while transferring only 86 to federal custody.
Former Officials Call for Presidents' Club to Address Political Violence After Recent Threats
The proposal comes as polls show significant portions of Americans across party lines express openness to political violence in certain circumstances.
No Man Is an Island — Trump Is Learning That Lesson the Hard Way
Critics say U.S. foreign policy faces mounting challenges from a coordinated authoritarian axis as resources are stretched across multiple theaters.
Pentagon Urges Congress to Codify Department of War Name Change, Estimates $52 Million Cost
The request would require approximately 7,600 changes to federal law and has drawn criticism from some Democrats over spending priorities.
Republicans' Go-It-Alone Strategy Keeps Hitting Walls, Jeopardizing Must-Pass Bills
Speaker Johnson faces resistance from conservatives and Democrats alike as three major pieces of legislation face uncertain floor votes this week.