Politics

President Trump deploys ICE agents to U.S. airports amid government shutdown, causing TSA staffing issues.

Newly elected Democrats, like Lehigh County’s leader, face the challenges of governance with a sense of urgency.

Travelers face long airport lines due to a DHS shutdown. TSA staff work without pay, leading to unpredictable wait times.

Trump seeks allies’ help in the Iran war, then claims independence. Pentagon asks for $200B more; Senate debates SAVE Act.

President Trump Seeks Concessions President Trump demands concessions from Democrats, his party, and global partners.

The Trump administration reshaped the Justice Department’s Board of Immigration Appeals, narrowing due process for immigrants.

Planned Parenthood of Illinois settles $500,000 discrimination case over DEI efforts with EEOC; changes underway.

NPR’s Steve Inskeep Interview Sen. Richard Blumenthal questions nominee Markwayne Mullin for Homeland Security leadership.

California’s Gas Price Debate High gas prices in California, worsened by the Iran war, spark debate on Gov. Newsom’s efforts to ease costs.

Interview with Rep. María Elvira Salazar NPR’s Michel Martin discusses Trump’s Cuba comments with FL Congresswoman, daughter of exiles.

A federal judge ordered the Voice of America’s parent agency to reinstate 1,042 employees after Kari Lake’s actions.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer, President Trump announced Monday.