Washington — President Trump said Saturday he ordered the Department of Homeland Security and Secretary Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local officials request federal assistance or federal property is threatened. He directed ICE and Border Patrol to protect federal buildings and act forcefully when properties...
United States — The Transportation Security Administration began enforcing a $45 identity‑verification charge on Feb. 1, 2026, for travelers lacking a Real ID, passport, or other accepted identification. TSA implemented the fee through its TSA ConfirmID system, which grants a 10‑day verification window; passengers may pay online in advance or...
MINNEAPOLIS, A federal judge on Saturday denied a preliminary injunction that sought to stop an immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota and the Twin Cities as a lawsuit proceeds. The suit, filed this month by state Attorney General Keith Ellison and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul, contends the Department...
Los Angeles — Thousands converged Friday in downtown Los Angeles during a nationwide 'ICE Out' strike opposing federal immigration operations after two fatal shootings involving agents in Minnesota. Organizers called for a national strike, urging people to stay home, keep children from school and withhold spending. Demonstrators began outside City...
Washington: The U.S. State Department approved arms sales Friday totaling $6.67 billion to Israel and $9 billion to Saudi Arabia, and notified Congress of the decisions. The Israel package includes Apache attack helicopters, light tactical vehicles and related equipment; the Saudi sale covers 730 Patriot missiles and associated systems. Congress...
Washington — Senator Lindsey Graham blocked a Senate vote Friday on a bipartisan spending package as he demanded restoration of a provision allowing senators to sue the Justice Department and notification before investigators access their phone records. Leadership had attached a House-approved repeal of that provision to the funding bill...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced that beginning Feb. 6 all knowledge and skills examinations for every driver license classification will be administered exclusively in English. The agency fully updated its statewide testing system, removed printed exams in other languages and will prohibit translation...
Washington — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the Interior and Transportation departments to coordinate with D.C. mayor to stage an IndyCar street race during the nation's 250th anniversary. The order charges the agencies to identify a route near the National Mall, secure permits within specified timeframes,...
Washington. The Justice Department opened a federal civil rights investigation Friday into the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said. The FBI will lead the probe with Homeland Security Investigations supporting, while Customs and Border Protection conducts an internal review. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi...
Washington, D.C. — Governors of Colorado River basin states met Friday to discuss allocations and looming deadlines as federal officials mediated talks. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said discussions showed possible pathways and reported upper-basin flexibility; some upper-basin officials disputed that characterization. The states face a Feb. 14 deadline to submit...
