U.S. Border Patrol agents continue to face escalating challenges at the southern border, regularly apprehending gang members, convicted felons, and Special Interest Aliens attempting to enter the country illegally. Recent arrests in the El Paso sector provide a glimpse into the ongoing crisis.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) voiced strong support for the deportation of illegal immigrants who commit crimes, calling it a matter of "common sense" during an appearance on Fox News’ Special Report. Fetterman pointed to a lack of bipartisan support for the proposed Laken Riley Act as a key reason Democrats lost in the 2024 elections.
A caravan of up to 2,000 migrants departed southern Mexico on Friday, seeking to reach the U.S. border ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent a 33-page letter to Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth on Monday, defending the Biden administration’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in the military and criticizing Hegseth’s stance against them. Warren expressed concern that Hegseth, if confirmed, would implement President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to roll back DEI initiatives and other woke policies in the Pentagon.
Chicago and New York City tied for the title of the U.S. cities with the worst traffic congestion in 2024, according to INRIX's annual Global Traffic Scorecard.
The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.
The election of Donald Trump to a second presidential term is fueling a wave of economic optimism, with business confidence reaching its highest level in 18 months. S&P Global’s latest data reveals accelerated growth across the services sector, underscoring the positive impact of Trump’s anticipated pro-business policies.
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will expand its presence in Vallejo, a Bay Area city grappling with rising crime and a severe police staffing shortage. The decision follows a petition by residents urging Governor Gavin Newsom to deploy state resources, similar to the CHP’s ongoing crime-reduction efforts in Oakland.
An Illinois family is demanding justice from Mexican authorities following the tragic death of Jesus Macias, a 30-year-old man killed near Villanueva, Zacatecas, on December 30.
On Saturday, the Iran-backed Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a rocket that struck the Erez Crossing, a critical border point for humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip.