Immigration agents took DNA samples from observers and protesters they detained during the Minnesota ICE surge, NPR has found, raising questions about how the government uses that personal data.
Iran attacks world's largest liquified natural gas complex, Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces lawmakers at DHS confirmation hearing, organizers reckon with abuse allegations against activist Caesar Chavez.
President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities, or face a "blow up" of their South Pars field.
Does it ever seem like certain types of crimes get ignored or played down by legacy media? As humorist David Burge (Iowahawk) famously stated, “journalism […] Source
The U.S. Postal Service is staring down a cash crunch within a year — just as its biggest customer, Amazon , prepares to sharply scale back deliveries. Why it matters: Even as major retailers build their own logistics networks, millions of Americans — especially in rural areas — still rely on USPS for essentials like prescription medications and last-mile delivery. Driving the news: Postmaster General David Steiner warned lawmakers this week that USPS could run out of cash in less than 12 months without congressional action. - "The mail will stop" if the agency can't meet its obligations, he said. - That includes critical deliveries like "prescription drug packages." At the same time, Amazon plans to cut the volume it sends…
Plenty of heat and personal vitriol came out in Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-Okla.) hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security. - But little light came through on how to end the DHS shutdown . Why it matters: After weeks of negotiations — and the firing of a Cabinet official — Democrats remain dug in on demands for statutory changes to ICE and Border Patrol. - Mullin's testimony didn't alter that dynamic. - "I don't think his nomination increases the likelihood of a compromise, because he stood pretty firm against the kinds of reforms that Americans are demanding," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), told Axios. - That's despite Mullin drifting toward the Democrats' direction, signaling openness to requiring judicial…
Good Thursday morning. Here is what’s on President Trump’s agenda today: 8:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in Executive Time 11:00 AM THE PRESIDENT participates in […] Source