Amid battle over Senate border bill, here’s how it would overhaul the system

by admin | Feb 7, 2024 | Politics

Tim Graham/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A new bipartisan bill in the Senate seeks to address one of the most complex and politically fraught issues facing the United States: what to do about the southern border. Though the proposal faces increasingly dim prospects...

Appeals court rejects Trump’s immunity claim in federal election interference case

by admin | Feb 7, 2024 | Politics

SimpleImages/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals has rejected former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity as it pertains to his federal election interference case. “For the purpose of this...

In stunning defeat, House Republicans fail to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas over border

by admin | Feb 7, 2024 | Politics

Michael Godek/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — In a stunning defeat, a Republican-led push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed on Tuesday. The final vote was 214-216. Four Republicans defected and joined all Democrats present in opposing...

Former State Dept. contracted diplomatic security officer arrested on Jan. 6 charges

by admin | Feb 6, 2024 | Politics

Jason Marz/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A former State Department contracted officer responsible for diplomatic security was arrested Tuesday on charges that he breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Kevin Alstrup was charged with four misdemeanor offenses including...

Mayorkas impeachment updates: Debate concludes on attempt for historic ouster

by admin | Feb 6, 2024 | Politics

Michael Godek/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The House on Tuesday will vote on a Republican-led resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the southern border. The articles of impeachment accuse Mayorkas, long the...