Kristi Noem set to face lawmakers amid immigration funding clash Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify this week at two separate congressional oversight hearings. Roll Call · Mar 2
Senator opens inquiry into Binance over allegations it fired investigators who flagged that more than $1 billion flowed to Iranian entities The probe comes after a Fortune investigation raised questions about the crypto firm’s compliance program. Fortune · Feb 26
Senate Democrats investigate CBS over blocked Colbert interview Richard Blumenthal seeks records from FCC and Paramount Global amid claims of political censorship The Guardian - US · Feb 24
Former ICE Employee Reveals Receiving 'Secretive Orders' to Teach Cadets to Violate the Constitution A former ICE lawyer exposes training deficiencies and constitutional violations within the agency, raising concerns about officer conduct. International Business Times UK · Feb 24
ICE officer training is 'deficient' and 'broken,' former agency lawyer tells congressional forum A former Immigration and Customs Enforcement lawyer says the agency’s training for new deportation officers is broken as ICE ramps up its hiring The Independent UK · Feb 23
Leaked emails reveal ICE knew far more before Minneapolis, and the numbers are too big to ignore They should have seen it coming. We Got This Covered · Feb 18
As colleagues wind down their careers, Rosa DeLauro is staying put Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s pragmatic streak has at times put her at odds with the demands of a restive base in her deep-blue district. Roll Call · Feb 10
As DHS spending debate ramps up anew, a focus on enforcement’s impact Lawmakers are using immigration enforcement horror stories to emphasize their concerns with Trump's immigration policies. Roll Call · Feb 4
Renee Good’s brother says ongoing ICE crackdown in spite of her death is ‘beyond explanation’ ‘In the past weeks, our family took some consolation thinking that perhaps her death would bring about change in our country, and it has not,’ Luke Ganger said The Independent UK · Feb 4
Democratic lawmakers accuse Trump of letting white-collar criminals ‘off the hook’ Elizabeth Warren and others call for inquiry into Trump for diverting tax evasion resources to immigration crackdown The Guardian - US · Jan 23
Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers It has become common knowledge in immigrant communities across the U.S. to not open the door for federal immigration agents unless they show a warrant signed by a judge The Independent UK · Jan 23
ICE Agents Can Forcibly Enter a Home Without a Warrant Only With These Conditions A leaked ICE memo reveals agents can now force entry into homes using administrative warrants for deportation orders. Discover the specific conditions and new rules. International Business Times UK · Jan 22
Donald Trump’s judicial nominees perform Olympic-level gymnastics to avoid admitting he lost 2020 elections It was very, very painful to watch. We Got This Covered · Dec 20, 2025
Democrat and Republican senators unite on investigation into AI children’s toys A letter from two U.S. senators asks companies to provided detailed information about their safety tools, documenting how they prevent products from ‘generating sexually explicit, violent, or otherwise inappropriate content for children’ The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Reason · Dec 17, 2025 These Congressmen Want To Give You the Right To Sue Federal Law Enforcement for Violating Your Rights The proposed bills aim to revive and codify a 1971 Supreme Court ruling that allowed individuals to sue the feds for Fourth Amendment violations.
The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025 Democratic senators investigate data centers’ effects on electricity prices Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Van Hollen demand answers from tech firms including Google and Amazon
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2025 Trump announces new delivery date for White House ballroom ‘You’re going to have the best ballroom anywhere in the country,’ the president vowed
Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025 Trump to address high prices at Pennsylvania rally President Trump will address prices Tuesday in Pennsylvania, but one Senate GOP ally contends there is not much he can do with a pen stroke.
The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025 Trump hires a new architect for his $300M White House ballroom after clashes with previous one about its size James McCrery II will remain on the project in a ‘consulting’ role, the White House has said
Roll Call · Dec 5, 2025 Democrats question Trump's stamina after he appears to nod off in public - Roll Call Democratic lawmakers are questioning President Trump's stamina after he appeared to doze off during a Cabinet meeting.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Lawmakers will hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat is on Capitol Hill for a classified briefing with top lawmakers
Roll Call · Nov 24, 2025 FEMA to get new interim director ahead of agency review report - Roll Call The Federal Emergency Management Agency is set to have a new interim director start next week, ahead of a review on an agency reorganization.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 Democrats introduce bill to restrict private donations for Trump’s $300M ballroom ‘Americans shouldn’t have to wonder whether President Trump is building a ballroom to facilitate a pay-to-play scheme for political favors,” Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren said
Roll Call · Nov 17, 2025 Slashed refugee cap adds to uncertainty about admissions to US - Roll Call The State Department says 7,500 refugees could be admitted in fiscal 2026, which would be the lowest cap since the 1980 law that established the current process.
The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025 US Senate vote marks step towards ending federal shutdown Senators vote on advancing House-passed stopgap funding bill, suggesting end to historic 40-day shutdown in reach