Breaking political developments from the United States
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives rejected a short-term extension of foreign surveillance powers sought by President Trump in an effort to bypass a political standoff over his choice of an inexperienced loyalist to serve as top spy chief.
Winning a pardon under Trump's second administration increasingly depends on access to an informal network of advocates who can appeal directly to the president and his confidants, a Reuters review found.
The US House failed to extend FISA's Section 702, ensuring the warrantless surveillance program will expire for the first time since its 2008 enactment, according to Politico.
House Democrats voted to let one of America's most important counterterrorism tools expire. The program helped catch an ISIS plot targeting a Taylor Swift concert, tracked down the NYC subway bomber, and aided a raid on a cartel kingpin.
Homeland SecurityKristi Noem criticized sanctuary state governors for refusing to participate in the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in targeting serious criminals.
Trump said the United States cannot continue with birthright citizenship, calling it economically unsustainable and noting that no other major country in the world has it.
The Trump administration is investigating critic Trita Parsi, who had warned that the US's ability to secure a deal with Iran would ultimately come down to its ability to restrain Israeli attacks in the region and has been a vocal opponent of the ongoing US attacks on Iran.
Trump says the United States cannot continue with birthright citizenship.
Donald Trump stated that the United States cannot sustain birthright citizenship and that no other consequential country in the world has it.
The US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a short-term extension of a major warrantless surveillance program, leaving one of Washington's most powerful intelligence tools on course to expire within hours.
Vice President JD Vance's chief of staff is set to leave the White House, according to a report.
The House rejects an extension for a key spy power after the president's director of national intelligence pick.
The House refused to renew a broad surveillance authority for US intelligence agencies as the struggle intensified over President Trump’s decision to temporarily place controversial housing official Bill Pulte in charge of US spy agencies.
The House of Representatives failed to pass legislation extending a key U.S. surveillance tool, risking its expiration ahead of a Friday deadline.
The U.S. House of Representatives has rejected a short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that was sought by Donald Trump.
The House has failed to pass a last-minute, short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on Friday.
The Trump administration has withdrawn funding from a Los Angeles homeless agency, describing the move as a necessary step amid an ongoing fraud investigation.
The US House of Representatives rejected a short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) sought by Donald Trump.
US Homeland Security chief defends visa denials as World Cup begins.
The U.S. House of Representatives has rejected a short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) sought by Donald Trump.
The U.S. House of Representatives has rejected a short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that was sought by Donald Trump.
The US House of Representatives failed to pass H.R. 9238, a bill to extend FISA Title VII authorities, with a vote of 198 yeas to 218 nays.
A Washington Post-Schar School poll finds 55% of D.C. registered voters say the city is on the wrong track, and nearly 80% oppose Trump's actions focused on the District.
US Treasury Secretary intends to use frozen Iranian assets for payments to Persian Gulf countries. "Any damage caused to our allies in the Persian Gulf will be paid for with funds seized from Iranian accounts," Scott Bessent wrote on social media platform X. He also expressed readiness to use frozen funds to compensate countries if Iran's Persian Gulf Affairs Administration (PGSA) collects transit fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
A short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) failed to secure the two-thirds majority required for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives; voting continues.
A short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) failed to secure the two-thirds majority required for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives; voting continues.
A short-term extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) failed to secure the two-thirds majority required for passage in the U.S. House of Representatives; voting is ongoing.
The US House of Representatives failed to secure enough votes to pass H.R. 9238, a bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend surveillance authorities under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Voting on the measure continues.
A federal court in New York City rejected a lawsuit that argued opposition to Zionism or to the war on Gaza constitutes antisemitism.
A federal judge warned the Department of Justice not to 'play possum' regarding an 'anti-weaponization' fund that the DOJ says is no longer active.