US Customs and Border Patrol could arrive in North Carolina as early as Saturday. Federal agents are set to arrive in Charlotte as early as this weekend as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on immigration, according to a local county sheriff’s office. The Mecklenburg County sheriff’s office on Thursday said the sheriff, Garry L. … Read more
The U.S. announced new trade agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador. The White House on Thursday announced new trade agreements with four South and Central American countries, which could lead to lower duties on some coffee and banana imports, as well as beef from Argentina. “These are exactly the kind of deals the … Read more
Just hours before voting on the shutdown bill, the Massachusetts congressman expressed his frustration with the Senate Democrats who decided to fold. Rep. Seth Moulton (D–Mass.) is not one to shy away from criticism of his own party. He made waves in the past when he insisted that the Democrats’ approach to dialogue on transgender … Read more
Once a Democratic stronghold, Nevada’s shifting economy — and shrinking patience — are fueling a Republican revival. In breaking ranks to end the federal government shutdown this week, Nevada’s two Democratic senators showcased the shifting politics of the once solidly blue state, home to a diverse, working-class population that relies heavily on tourism. In the … Read more
Most of the federal government will continue running on autopilot through Jan. 30, setting up another showdown. The longest shutdown in U.S. history is ending. Yet Congress’ most onerous government funding work remains unfinished — setting up a potential repeat early next year. The bipartisan deal to end the funding lapse includes a long-term agreement … Read more
The moderate governor and mayor-elect will need each other if they want to be successful next year. NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul and mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are facing a political high-wire act next year, one that will test whether a moderate Democrat can govern alongside a democratic socialist as their party tears itself apart. … Read more
Europe’s top human rights organization appears in a trove of documents released by the U.S. House of Representatives. The body’s leader was discussing contacts with senior Russians. Newly released congressional documents show that the convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein chatted with the former boss of the Council of Europe about making contact with … Read more
Cheney passed away earlier this month due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. Former President George W. Bush and former Rep. Liz Cheney will memorialize the late Vice President Dick Cheney in a funeral service at Washington National Cathedral on Nov. 20, according to a release. Cheney, the deeply influential yet polarizing … Read more
Reps. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) were poised to sign a discharge petition to force a floor vote before the House minority leader stepped in. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ staff on Wednesday night blocked an effort to sidestep Speaker Mike Johnson and force a vote on a bipartisan bill that would restore … Read more
A ruling against Halligan could threaten the cases she brought against James Comey and Letitia James. ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — A federal judge expressed deep skepticism Thursday about whether a federal prosecutor handpicked by President Donald Trump to bring criminal cases against his political rivals was legally appointed to the role. It’s unclear whether U.S. District … Read more