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Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at Senate hearing

Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at Senate hearing

The US Senate confirmation hearing for Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump's pick as Homeland Security chief, got off to a fiery start on Wednesday as he clashed with the committee chairman, a fellow Republican. Senator Rand Paul, who heads the Senate Homeland Security Committee, opened the session by

EXCLUSIVE: More than 300 Iranians apprehended by Border Patrol under Trump

(The Center Square) – Since President Donald Trump has taken office, 307 Iranians who attempted to illegally enter the country have been apprehended by Border Patrol agents. The number accounts for Border Patrol apprehensions nationwide between ports of entry and excludes U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehensions at ports of

In a first, nine Texas Antifa members found guilty on federal terror charges

(The Center Square) – In a historical first, nine people have been convicted by a federal jury on domestic terrorism charges connected to Antifa. The group was accused of being a part of the North Texas Antifa Cell, and was found guilty of rioting, using weapons and explosives, providing material support

Democrats tank DHS funding bill for fourth time

(The Center Square) – U.S. Senate Democrats tanked the Department of Homeland Security funding bill for a fourth time Thursday, ensuring the department’s funding lapse will span at least a month. With three American citizens having died during protests against Immigrations and Customs Enforcement activities, Democrats say they will

Federal judge says ICE likely made 'unconstitutional' stops but denies injunction

(The Center Square) – A federal judge said immigration agents likely engaged in unconstitutional enforcement practices during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota but declined to issue a preliminary injunction in the case. In a 111-page order, U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud wrote that plaintiffs challenging federal immigration enforcement had

ICE buys $87M warehouse in Pennsylvania − can local officials block a detention facility?

ICE buys $87M warehouse in Pennsylvania − can local officials block a detention facility?

(DAYTON, OHIO) Immigration and Customs Enforcement finalized the purchase of a 520,000-square-foot warehouse in Berks County, Pennsylvania, in February 2026. The agency paid US$87 million for the warehouse, intended for development into a detention center. The purchase of the facility is part of a national push

Legal refugees now face long detention after DHS reinterprets law on applying for a green card after a year

Legal refugees now face long detention after DHS reinterprets law on applying for a green card after a year

The Department of Homeland Security issued a policy memo in February 2026 that could lead to the detention of refugees who are legally in the country. The new policy states that “DHS may arrest and detain a refugee who has lived in the United States for at least one year