The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Oil Entrepreneur Harry Sargeant Emerges as Key Figure in U.S. Talks on Venezuela Energy: Report

Oil entrepreneur and Republican donor Harry Sargeant III has emerged as a central figure advising the Trump administration on how to facilitate the return of oil companies to Venezuela.

Latin Times · Jan 10

Trump repeats baseless claim that Renee Good was part of ‘leftwing network’ of paid agitators

President’s assertion that only a paid agitator would scream at ICE agents contradicted by hundreds of video records

The Guardian - US · Jan 10

White House Suspects Marjorie Taylor Greene of Tipping Off Protesters About Trump's Visit to Joe's

The White House reportedly suspects Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of alerting protesters to Donald Trump's dinner location, marking a significant escalation in their public political fallout.

International Business Times UK · Jan 10

Acting US Attorney John Sarcone Disqualified by Judge for Unlawfully Investigating Letitia James

Federal judge rules Acting US Attorney John Sarcone unlawfully serving in position, disqualifies him from criminal probes into NY AG Letitia James.

International Business Times UK · Jan 9

Video of the Minneapolis ICE Shooting Does Not Resolve the Issue of Whether It Was Legally Justified

The crucial question is whether the agent reasonably believed the driver he killed posed a threat, even if she was not actually trying to run him over.

Reason · Jan 9

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Trump's Threats To Conduct Land Strikes Against Cartels Are Part Of His 'Way Of Communication'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she instructed the foreign ministry to strengthen communications with its U.S. counterpart after President Donald Trump's threat to "start hitting land with regards to the cartels."

Latin Times · Jan 9

Judge to temporarily block effort to end protections for relatives of citizens, green card holders

A federal judge is expected to temporarily block efforts by the Trump administration to end a program that offered legal protections for more than 10,000 relatives of citizens and green card holders

The Independent UK · Jan 9

In border visit, John Cornyn resists calls to expand visas for foreign workers

The Republican U.S. senator praised Trump’s border initiatives and said fully securing the border should take priority over changing immigration law.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 9

‘It still seems overwhelming’: Officials finally explain why they demolished the East Wing, but one Democrat isn’t buying it

Demolition was the only way?

We Got This Covered · Jan 9

Poll: Americans say ICE is "too forceful" — and support protests against the agency

The agency's net approval cratered 30 points in one year.

Axios · Jan 9