Trump: Unlikely to be happy with ‘any deal’ on DHS

The president said Tuesday he would review the emerging DHS funding deal as conservatives voice skepticism.

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Trump Claims Mystery Present From Iran Changed His Mind on War

President Trump took questions after Markwayne Mullin was confirmed as homeland security secretary on Tuesday, and dropped a strange detail about the ongoing negotiations to end the war in Iran. After a journalist asked Trump why he would bother trying to negotiate with Iran,

Bovino attacks Homan, fellow Trump officials in exit from Border Patrol

Newly retired Trump immigration official Greg Bovino attacked leadership on his way out Tuesday, saying border czar Tom Homan and others “do nothing.” Bovino previously served as the commander-at-large of the Border Patrol, leading immigration raids in Los Angeles and

Senate Democrats reject GOP offer to reopen Homeland Security, partially fund ICE

Senate Democrats on Tuesday rejected a new proposal from Senate Republicans endorsed by President Trump to fund almost all of the Department of Homeland Security but set aside some funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to end the partial government shutdown that

Judge Orders Trump to Bring Back Deported DACA Mom ASAP

The Trump administration suffered another loss in court after a federal judge ordered them to bring a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient they deported to Mexico while she was in the process of applying for lawful permanent residency. Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez

Murphy on '$1.5BILLION' stock trade before Trump Iran announcement: 'Mind blowing corruption'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Monday drew attention to an unusually large oil stock trade that occurred moments before President Trump announced a five-day pause on previously threatened energy infrastructure strikes in Iran, indicating it appeared be a case of insider

Keith Kellogg 'big believer in boots on the ground' on Kharg Island, Strait of Hormuz

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg asserted on Tuesday that deploying American ground troops may ultimately be required to seize Iran’s Kharg Island and secure the Strait of Hormuz, as the struggle for control of the flow of oil escalates. Kellogg, who served as President Trump’s

Trump: 'Only fake news' wants Iran war to keep going

President Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. war in Iran has been won, but that he coudn't say exactly when it would end. “I think we’re going to end it. I can’t tell you for sure. You know, I don’t like to say this, this war has been won. The only one that likes...

Markwayne Mullin sworn-in as DHS secretary

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) was sworn in Tuesday as the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary after President Trump fired his predecessor. Attorney General Pam Bondi swore Mullin in at a ceremony held in the Oval Office surrounded by his family and other

16 US cities rank among happiest in the world, 2026 index shows

It's down from 18 last year.

Judge refuses to drop lawsuit over Musk role as Trump adviser

A federal judge on Monday determined a lawsuit against Elon Musk for his former advisory role in the Trump administration’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) can move forward. US District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a memo Monday tossing out a dismissal

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Brutal Poll Says Men Are Abandoning Trump

President Trump currently has a negative approval rating with male voters as the demographic groups he leaned on for support continue to abandon him. CNN’s Harry Enten broke down recent polling on air Tuesday. “Donald Trump and Republicans won in 2024 because of support from

Minnesota Sues Trump Admin Over Renee Good and Alex Pretti Killings

Minnesota officials sued the Trump administration Tuesday, accusing it of withholding information related to the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were shot by federal officers in Minnesota earlier this year. The lawsuit claims federal authorities “took exclusive

California governor candidate refuses to grade Newsom: 'I haven't followed it closely enough'

California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer (D) on Monday said he could not give Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) a grade for his two terms in office, saying he has not followed the governor's record "closely enough." Steyer laughed during an interview with political director Ashley

Trump sends ICE to airports amid TSA travel chaos — what are we doing?

This isn’t sustainable. At some point, this stops being about leverage in Washington and starts being about real people trying to get from point A to point B safely.

Minnesota sues DOJ, DHS for evidence in Pretti and Good shootings

The state of Minnesota again sued the departments of Justice and Homeland Security, demanding access to evidence about the killing of two protesters. The suit, the second from the state seeking evidence, comes after the Trump administration refused to conduct a joint

Ron DeSantis tells Hannity he might run in 2028, wants to abolish TSA!

Ron DeSantis is full of good ideas. Here’s one I like in particular: Abolish the TSA and replace it with standard security measures that are used by large event venues all over the country.

United CEO preparing for $100+ oil into next year

The CEO of United Airlines said his company is bracing for a long-term hike in fuel prices resulting from continuing military operations in the Middle East. The price of Brent crude oil has surged to over $100 a barrel following the Trump administration’s launch of strikes on

Trump Throws Stephen Miller Under the Bus in Surprise Show of Panic

Has Donald Trump finally figured out that Stephen Miller’s fascist cruelties have become a niggling political liability for him? Well, maybe. A striking report in The Wall Street Journal suggests Trump may be moving to marginalize Miller’s influence. But Trump appears to think

Watch live: Jeffries speaks amid DHS funding battle

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) will speak with reporters Tuesday afternoon amid new GOP optimism over a potential deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Republicans seem more optimistic about a deal after a meeting with President Trump this

Massie suggests 'wrong person' arrested in Jan. 6 DC pipe bomb case

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that he does not believe federal authorities arrested the true culprit behind two pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. "I believe FBI arrested

Here’s where ICE officers have been spotted assisting TSA with airport security lines

President Trump deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to select airports on Monday in an effort to ease shutdown-related staffing strains that have contributed to long lines at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints and flight delays.

Former DNC, RNC lawyers launch group to stop Trump effort to federalize elections

A group of lawyers from both parties on Monday formed the Bipartisan American Election Project (BAEP), an attempt to preserve election procedures after President Trump called to nationalize elections last month. The organization, led by attorneys Bob Bauer and Ben Ginsberg, who

Top general fired by Trump joins drone firm backed by Trump’s sons

Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Ret. Gen. CQ Brown Jr., who was fired by President Trump last year, joined drone tech company Powerus, which that is backed by two of the president’s sons. Brown, who was ousted by Trump last February and replaced by Gen. Dan Caine,

German president scolds US over Iran war: 'Breach of international law'

Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday described President Trump’s conflict with Iran as a “disastrous mistake” that violates international law, with the unusually strong criticism underscoring European anger toward the U.S. As part of a speech at the German

Congress can't protect radio without protecting artists

Congress is being urged to pass the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act and the American Music Fairness Act, which would require automakers to include AM radio in every new car sold in America and require radio corporations to pay artists for their music.

More Americans pessimistic about job market: Gallup

A vast majority of Americans expressed decreased confidence in the U.S. job market at the end of last year, according to the results of a poll released this week. The Gallup survey found that 72 percent of respondents believed it was a “bad time” to find a new role at the end

O'Reilly: 'Becoming apparent' Trump administration won't be able to change Iran regime

Conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly said Monday that it was becoming increasingly clear that the Trump administration will not be able to change the Iranian regime as a result of its war. “It is becoming apparent to the Trump administration that they are not going to be able

The Pentagon Is Directing Companies to Censor Iran War Information

The Pentagon is working with private companies to control what we know about Donald Trump’s reckless military campaign in Iran. Leaked U.S. military guidance obtained by independent journalist Ken Klippenstein Tuesday revealed instructions to dozens of commercial satellite

Kara Swisher says she refuses to work for Paramount if it takes over CNN

Journalist Kara Swisher on Monday said she will leave CNN if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery and takes over the network. "I don't think they'll be good owners, I don't," she told reporter and Syracuse University professor Margaret Talev at an awards ceremony. "I think

TSA official: ICE at airports a 'distraction, not a solution'

At least one Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer believes President Trump's decision to deploy federal immigration officers to airports nationwide to assist with security is not a legitimate solution to lengthy wait times. Angela Grana, a TSA officer and union

Senate sprints to end DHS shutdown after promising deal emerges

✈️ Plus: White House says ICE will ‘arrest criminals’ at airports {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Have you seen the new trailer for Disney’s live-action “Moana”? Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is getting a lot of attention for his wig. In today's issue: Trump backs DHS shutdown deal Homan

Stephen Miller Caught in Long Sigh as Trump Speaks About Iran War

Trump’s top adviser couldn’t hold back a sigh as the president scrambled to justify the war in Iran at a roundtable event in Memphis on Monday. A stream from Memphis ABC showed Miller turn his head, puff out his cheeks, and take a deep breath as the president urged the

Pam Bondi’s Justice Department: A criminal defendant’s dream

The turmoil and incompetence in Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Justice Department is alienating federal judges and jeopardizing thousands of criminal cases.

In a year of climate extremes, clean energy rises to the occasion

Despite the fossil fuel industry’s attempts to strangle clean energy, wind and solar are winning.

What to know about this weekend's 'No Kings' rallies

Millions of people are expected to take to the streets Saturday for another round of “No Kings” demonstrations, against a backdrop of escalating tensions over immigration enforcement and the war with Iran. The protests against the Trump administration — which swept across the

Health alert issued for ground beef sold in 5 states and DC

Federal regulators are asking consumers in five states and the District of Columbia to check their freezers for possibly contaminated ground beef.

Lauren Boebert Hit With Brutal Fact-Check on Airport Chaos

Dumb comments from Lauren Boebert aren’t exactly rare , but her latest is a real doozy. “You can’t make this stuff up!!” the Colorado representative wrote on X Monday. “ICE agents show up at airports, and suddenly TSA wait times in Minneapolis drop to less than five minutes!

Watch live: Markwayne Mullin sworn in to lead DHS

President Trump will host a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday afternoon for Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), who was confirmed Monday to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Trump tapped Mullin late last month to replace outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,

Watch live: NTSB briefs reporters on LaGuardia Airport crash probe

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will brief reporters Tuesday afternoon on its probe into the recent deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport in New York. Dozens of passengers were injured, and two pilots were killed in the collision between a jet and a fire truck on

Republican Senator Says Trump to Blame for TSA Nightmare

Republican Senator John Kennedy is blaming President Trump for blocking legislation that would have paid Transportation Service Administration agents and ended the present air travel nightmare lines. “Senator Cruz and I came up with a plan.… The Democrats have offered to open

Comer: ICE at airports will 'drive Democrats crazy'

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) commended President Trump’s decision to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to airports across the country this week to manage airport staffing shortages resulting from a monthlong

As national average nears $4, here's how close gas prices are to 2022 records

Every state saw record gas prices in 2022. Some are getting close to surpassing those milestones.

Democrats rip detention of distraught woman at San Francisco airport

Democratic lawmakers on Monday slammed the detainment of two individuals by federal immigration officers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an incident that occurred before officers were deployed to multiple airports to assist with security. Video of the incident

Jon Stewart roasts Trump on Iran talks: ‘It’s sounding like bulls‑‑‑'

Comedian Jon Stewart went after President Trump over comments he made about talks with Iran, saying they sounded “like bulls‑‑‑.” “So, you didn’t even talk to them?” Stewart said mockingly on “The Daily Show” on Monday after showing a clip of Trump explaining that special envoy

Why the UAE is bearing the brunt of Iran’s missile and drone attacks

As Iran has lashed out at the region amid joint U.S.-Israeli strikes this month, no Gulf state has come under more fire than the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The semiconstitutional monarchy, situated at the eastern end of the Arabian Peninsula, has intercepted the majority of

If FEMA is dismantled, Congress will own the consequences

The Trump administration has stopped tracking billion-dollar disasters and is attempting to dismantle FEMA, leaving American communities vulnerable to the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events.

Former NTSB investigator on LaGuardia crash: Did controller lose 'situational awareness'?

As investigators probe what contributed to a deadly collision between a jet and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday, a former National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigator said they are likely to focus on whether an air traffic controller had a