DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
DHS funding battle continues over voter ID push
A key hurdle for Senate Republicans pushing forward with Trump-supported voter ID legislation is the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We are hearing that negotiations between Senate Democrats and the White House are still ongoing, with no clear sign that a deal will be struck before lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., next week. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Christian Datoc, a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner, as the Trump-backed SAVE America Act rides on a fresh wave of momentum in the Senate, with 50 Republicans, including Thune, backing it, with DHS funding a major hurdle.
A key hurdle for Senate Republicans pushing forward with Trump-supported voter ID legislation is the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). We are hearing that negotiations between Senate Democrats and the White House are still ongoing, with no clear sign that a deal will be struck before lawmakers return to Washington, D.C., next week. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Christian Datoc, a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner, as the Trump-backed SAVE America Act rides on a fresh wave of momentum in the Senate, with 50 Republicans, including Thune, backing it, with DHS funding a major hurdle.
Bill would guarantee paid sick leave for all US workers if passed
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
All American workers could earn up to one week of paid sick time a year under the proposed legislation.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
Partial shutdown underway as GOP infighting continues
We are learning more this weekend as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is shut down after Congress failed to fund the agency before a midnight deadline. Most indicators show the partial shutdown is due to deadlock over federal immigration operations. TSA agents at airports across the U.S. are expected to keep working without pay as a result. House Republicans who are typically reliable ‘yes’ votes are becoming increasingly frustrated with a small faction of their colleagues. According to Congressional Reporter Kate Santaliz of Axios, these reliable voters are "fed up" with repeated threats to rule votes and a number of these lawmakers are now considering retaliation.
We are learning more this weekend as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is shut down after Congress failed to fund the agency before a midnight deadline. Most indicators show the partial shutdown is due to deadlock over federal immigration operations. TSA agents at airports across the U.S. are expected to keep working without pay as a result. House Republicans who are typically reliable ‘yes’ votes are becoming increasingly frustrated with a small faction of their colleagues. According to Congressional Reporter Kate Santaliz of Axios, these reliable voters are "fed up" with repeated threats to rule votes and a number of these lawmakers are now considering retaliation.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Latest White House headlines of the week
Associated Press reporter Will Weissert joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest headlines from the Trump administration.
Associated Press reporter Will Weissert joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest headlines from the Trump administration.
ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers
TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
The Department of Homeland Security is now partially shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill before the midnight deadline.
Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's push to gain control of Greenland: Poll
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.
President Donald Trump’s efforts to seize Greenland has gained little support from Americans and has even divided members in his own political party, according to a new poll.
Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
Trump repeals key EPA greenhouse gas finding
E&E News reporter Jean Chemnick joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the Trump administration's decision to repeal an Obama-era key greenhouse gas finding.
E&E News reporter Jean Chemnick joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the Trump administration's decision to repeal an Obama-era key greenhouse gas finding.
DHS shutdown likely as Congress leaves with no deal
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Christian Datoc, a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner, as funding for the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday. This largely paves the way for a partial government shutdown this upcoming weekend. Lawmakers must now reach a deal by the end of the day Friday in order to avoid another shutdown. This comes after earlier this month when the House passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown that ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3.
LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Christian Datoc, a White House reporter for the Washington Examiner, as funding for the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance in the Senate on Thursday. This largely paves the way for a partial government shutdown this upcoming weekend. Lawmakers must now reach a deal by the end of the day Friday in order to avoid another shutdown. This comes after earlier this month when the House passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown that ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3.
North Minneapolis ICE shooting: DOJ dismisses charges against Venezuelan men
Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."
Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."
Trump administration revokes EPA's ability to regulate climate change
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
The Trump administration revoked the EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding, which has served as the legal foundation for regulating greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act.
ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
Johnson speaks after House passes voter ID bill
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson is currently providing more details on the successful passage of the SAVE America Act. The bill aims to prevent noncitizens from voting in elections. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Whip Tom Emmer, Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil, and Rep. Chip Roy also joined Speaker Johnson in support of the legislation. The legislation will now have to pass the Senate, where current rules dictate that at least a few Democrats are needed to meet the 60-vote threshold to overcome a filibuster.
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson is currently providing more details on the successful passage of the SAVE America Act. The bill aims to prevent noncitizens from voting in elections. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Whip Tom Emmer, Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil, and Rep. Chip Roy also joined Speaker Johnson in support of the legislation. The legislation will now have to pass the Senate, where current rules dictate that at least a few Democrats are needed to meet the 60-vote threshold to overcome a filibuster.