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Democrats Reject White House ICE Funding Proposal as DHS Deadline Looms
Congressional Democrats call administration's enforcement capacity offer insufficient with Homeland Security funding set to expire this week
Buddhist Monks Complete 1,000-Mile Peace Walk to Washington After Four-Month Journey
Japanese religious leaders who walked from San Francisco to advocate for nuclear disarmament arrive at the nation's capital
Elder Fraud Surges as Congress Debates Protection Measures
FBI reports 33% increase in cyber fraud incidents targeting seniors as two federal bills await passage to combat scams affecting 67 million baby boomers
U.S. Murder Rate Drops to Lowest Level Since 1900, Preliminary Data Shows
Council on Criminal Justice finds homicide declined 17% in 2025 across 35 major cities as FBI prepares to release official nationwide statistics
DHS Shutdown Looms as Democrats Demand ICE Reforms, Republicans Reject Proposals
Democratic leaders call for 10 reforms including judicial warrants and use-of-force standards while GOP leaders say demands are unrealistic with Feb. 14 deadline approaching
More Than 50 Advocacy Groups Call for Noem's Impeachment
A coalition of more than 50 advocacy organizations representing immigrant rights, civil liberties, and labor groups issued a joint letter Monday calling for ...
College Students Accused of Fabricating Disabilities to Exploit Accommodations
Reports indicate a growing concern among educators and disability experts regarding alleged misuse of academic accommodations by some college students, prompting calls for stricter verification processes.
MAGA Faction Expresses Discontent Over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Performance
The Puerto Rican superstar's show at the recent Super Bowl has drawn significant criticism from conservative circles, citing various concerns.
U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills Two, One Survivor
A recent U.S. interdiction operation in the eastern Pacific resulted in fatalities and raised questions about rules of engagement.
Venezuelan Prosecutor Orders Arrest of Opposition Ally Hours After Release
Venezuela's top prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant for an ally of a prominent opposition leader, mere hours after the individual had been released from detention, escalating political tensions in the nation.