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Thune Sidesteps Support for Noem After Minn. Killing
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., declined Tuesday to publicly back Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the weekend's fatal shooting of another anti-ICE protester in Minneapolis.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:51:55 EDTPentagon Allows Drone Defense Beyond US Base Perimeters
The Department of War has issued new guidance expanding the authority of U.S. military commanders to counter drone threats beyond the boundaries of military installations.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:43:23 EDTDr. Oz Names 15 Drugs for Medicare Price Talks
Drugs that treat Type 2 diabetes, HIV and arthritis are among 15 new medications chosen for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers, the Trump administration said Tuesday.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:08:44 EDTReport to Congress: Two CBP Agents Fired Shots in Pretti Shooting
Two Customs and Border Protection agents fired their weapons during the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis over the weekend, according to a government report sent to Congress and obtained by CBS News.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:41:11 EDTUS Intelligence Raises Doubts About Venezuela Leader's Cooperation
U.S. intelligence reports have raised doubts about whether interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez will cooperate with the Trump administration by formally cutting ties with U.S. adversaries, four people familiar with the reports say.U.S. officials have said publicly...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:09:02 EDTJudge Blocks Va. Dems' Redistricting; Moore Backs Md. Map
A Virginia judge ruled Tuesday that a proposed constitutional amendment letting Democrats redraw the state’s Congressional maps was illegal. In Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore testified for a new map that could enable Democrats to defeat the state’s only House Republican.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:48:23 EDTTrump: US 'Not Joke Anymore' as Midterm Push Begins in Iowa
President Donald Trump reinforced his administration's success in addressing the cost of living ahead of the midterms, telling a packed crowd in Iowa that "we're not a joke anymore" because the United States has "a president who puts America first."
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:22:21 EDT'Doomsday Clock' Moves Closer to Midnight Over Nuke Threats, Climate, AI
Earth is closer than it's ever been to destruction as Russia, China, the U.S. and other countries become "increasingly aggressive, adversarial, and nationalistic," a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its "Doomsday Clock" to 85 seconds till...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:57:14 EDTYouGov Poll: Doubts About ICE Rising, Including in GOP
Confidence in ICE fell in late January, with a majority of Americans saying they have "very little" confidence in the agency and Republicans reporting a statistically significant drop in trust, according to a new Economist/YouGov survey conducted Jan. 23-26.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:20:24 EDTGov. Abbott Halts New H-1B Visas at Texas Universities
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed public universities and state agencies to halt new H-1B visa petitions, expanding scrutiny of foreign workers employed by taxpayer-funded institutions.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:44:33 EDTTrump Planning Cross-Country Midterm Rallies
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is preparing for a nationwide push of campaign rallies as the midterm elections approach.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:47:29 EDTLatinas for Trump Co-Founder: Stephen Miller Could Cost GOP Midterms
Florida Republican state Sen. Ileana Garcia, the co-founder of Latinas for Trump, is criticizing President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement strategy, warning it could cost Republicans control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:31:55 EDTGun Rights Backers Dispute WH Admin After Minn. Killing
National Association for Gun Rights President Dudley Brown criticized the Trump administration’s framing of the gun rights debate following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis this past weekend, an incident that has intensified divisions among conservatives.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:06:34 EDTDHS: ICE Officers Face 8,000 Percent Rise in Death Threats
Death threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have surged by an alarming 8,000%, with assaults jumping more than 1,300%, the Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday, while also releasing a chilling voicemail targeting an agent and his ...
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:35:32 EDTDHS Says ICE Will Be Part of Super Bowl Security
The Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement will take part in enforcement operations tied to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:17:29 EDTDaily Mail Poll: One-Third of Voters Approve of DHS' Noem
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing intensifying political pressure after a Daily Mail and JL Partners survey reported her approval rating at 33%, as Democrats threatened to impeach her, and President Donald Trump signaled she would remain in her role.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:14:37 EDTRed States Eye Big Gains as Census Shifts Hit Calif., N.Y.
Republicans could see a major shift in congressional seats to Texas and Florida, while Democrats could be facing painful losses in California and New York if redistricting projections based on the 2030 Census hold true.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:47:44 EDTGov. Newsom Blasts Trump on Fire Rebuild Order, Urges Aid Release
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday blasted President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at speeding rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles neighborhoods devastated by last year's wildfires, arguing that the bigger obstacle is money, not permitting.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:41:19 EDTRep. Lawler: Must 'Reassess' Immigration Enforcement Tactics
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., is calling on the Trump administration to take a fresh look at how Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal immigration agencies carry out enforcement operations following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti last weekend.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:12:55 EDTTrump Calls Al-Maliki a 'Bad Choice' for Iraq's Future
President Donald Trump weighed in on reports from Iraq with a social media post warning against the possible return of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, saying such a move would have serious consequences for the country and its relationship with the United States.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:04:58 EDT