Congressman Shelters Undocumented Guest During SOTU
Video and reporting say a congressman invited a teen with an expired visa to the State of the Union and staff escorted him out after a DHS tweet. That raised legal and policy questions.
Congressman’s State Guest Sparks Arrest Threat
A Massachusetts congressman invited a young Brazilian guest to the State of the Union. Homeland Security said the guest was subject to removal. The guest was quietly moved to the congressman’s office and watched the speech on TV. The episode raised questions about enforcement, optics, and political theater.
Omar Yells During Trump State Of The Union
During President Trump’s State of the Union, Rep. Ilhan Omar loudly objected to remarks about Somalia and immigration. The moment captured how charged the chamber remains and comes as Omar faces separate financial scrutiny.
Trump Says Supreme Court Will Get It Wrong
After a recent Supreme Court tariff ruling, President Trump predicted the justices will again reach the wrong outcome on his bid to end birthright citizenship by executive order. The legal fight is playing out in courts while Washington argues about timing, meaning, and political fallout.
Democrats Talk Dismantling the DHS
Rep. Ilhan Omar told a town hall that talk of abolishing ICE has grown into talk of dismantling the Department of Homeland Security. That is a big policy shift with many practical questions most headlines skip.
Truck Runs Red Light, Kills 64-Year-Old Man
A Freightliner ran a red light at U.S. 36 in Avon, Indiana, on Wednesday. A 64-year-old driver died at the scene and the semi operator was detained by ICE while state police investigate.
Teacher Killed During ICE Arrest Chase
A Savannah teacher died after a vehicle collision during an ICE traffic stop. Officials say the suspect fled and struck her vehicle.
Pop Star Rhetoric Gets Activist Deported
An Australian activist says he was detained at LAX for 30 hours and sent home after announcing plans to camp outside Billie Eilish's Malibu home in response to her Grammy speech. Border officials questioned him about his past activism and intentions.
Sham Marriages Used to Access Military Bases
A federal indictment alleges a transnational fraud ring recruited U.S. citizens, including Navy members, into fake marriages to obtain base IDs and green cards. The case names several defendants, notes staged wedding photos, and describes a bribery plot to get unauthorized Department of Defense ID cards.
Judge Blocks California Mask Ban for ICE
A federal judge barred California from enforcing a law that would have stopped federal agents from wearing masks during immigration operations, citing the Constitution's Supremacy Clause.