Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary amid funding shutdown

The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security, placing him in charge of an agency facing a funding shutdown.

Doctors in Michigan sound alarm on Kratom as State House approves ban

As some state lawmakers push to ban the sale of kratom in the state, some medical professionals are adding their voice to the dangers of this substance, calling it highly addictive as many turn to kratom to manage pain and sometimes anxiety.

SCOTUS conservatives signal readiness to curb late-arriving mail ballots

The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday appeared poised to overturn state laws from Mississippi and other U.S. states that allow for the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day.

ICE agents at airports: Latest details as TSA wait times increase

ICE agents were seen in at least one major airport Monday to help with long TSA lines. Here are the latest details on where they’re working and what they’re doing.

ICE agents at Atlanta airport in supporting role

ICE agents arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday to assist with security line management as TSA staffing shortages cause three-hour wait times.

Trump says US speaking with Iranian leader, extends deadline on Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced on social media Monday morning that he has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the U.S. will hold off on power plant strikes for five days.

Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for striking Iranian power plants as pressure mounts over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says discussions will continue throughout the week as the war continues.

ICE agents are being sent to US airports on Monday: What to know

President Trump hasn’t said how ICE will help with airport security, but he did say ICE agents would be arresting “all Illegal Immigrants."

Senate debating SAVE America Act in rare weekend session

The Senate is debating the SAVE America Act in a rare weekend session after President Trump said passing this voting reform was his main priority.

Robert Mueller, former FBI director, dies at 81

Robert Mueller, the former FBI director who led a polarizing two-year investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia, has died.

Trump says he'll put ICE agents at airport security if funding bill isn’t passed

As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.

Trump proposes national AI policy and effect of oil in the Iran War
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President Donald Trump proposed a new national policy on AI in the US. Also, oil costs $100 per barrel affecting the cost about everything many can think of. 

James Comey subpoenaed over role in 2017 Russia intel assessment

Ex-FBI chief James Comey was subpoenaed by the Justice Department in an investigation related to Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election in 2016.

RFK Jr. overstepped legal authority on transgender care for minors, judge rules

A federal judge said that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had overreached by issuing a declaration that called gender-transition medical treatments unsafe and ineffective for young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

Attack at Temple Israel: The latest in the investigation and what's next
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The latest on the Temple Israel attack in West Bloomfield as the Oakland County Sheriff held a news conference to discuss the latest on the investigation and how the community moves forward. 

Michigan proposal to ban kratom advances in state legislature as its safety is debated

Some say it’s vital for boosting energy and helping manage pain. Others call it just another addictive opioid. Either way, Michigan State lawmakers took a big step toward banning the sale of kratom, a natural herbal supplement. But not everyone believes a ban is the answer to fighting addiction.

Bondi subpoenaed to answer questions from Congress about Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi was ordered to appear for a deposition in April to answer questions regarding the Justice Department’s sex trafficking probe of Jeffrey Epstein and the agency’s handling of files connected to the case.