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iMahesh / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)FAA Proposes Process for Drone Bans Near Critical Sites
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to let owners of certain facilities request restrictions on drone flights nearby. The move implements a 2016 law and opens a 60-day public comment period ending July 6, 2026.
The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)Trump Addresses Iran as War Powers Deadline Nears, Strait Tensions Rise
President Trump issued warnings to Iran as the 60-day War Powers deadline nears, emphasizing the U.S. does not seek conflict but highlighting Iran's lack of chance in any escalation. U.S. operations continue guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions.
foxnews.comSenate Republicans Propose $1 Billion for White House Security in Reconciliation Bill
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released text for a reconciliation bill allocating $1 billion for U.S. Secret Service enhancements related to the East Wing Modernization Project. The funds are designated for security upgrades within the White House compound, am…
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Study Links ICE Enforcement to Job Losses for U.S.-Born Workers
A new study reveals that for every six undocumented immigrants removed from the workforce due to heightened ICE activity, one U.S.-born worker loses their job. Researchers found that increased raids and checkpoints reduce employment for both undocumented and U.S.-born workers, pa…
thehindu.comCoast Guard Deploys Autonomous Sail Drones in Great Lakes
The U.S. Coast Guard Great Lakes District will use autonomous sail drones to boost maritime domain awareness through a new contract. This deployment expands surveillance capabilities on the lakes, enabling more efficient monitoring of shipping lanes and environmental conditions.
armstrongeconomics.comTwo Virginia Men Sentenced to 20 and 16 Years for Pill Trafficking
A federal court in Virginia sentenced Dontavious Whitaker and D’Moni Moten to 20 years and more than 16 years in prison for a conspiracy to traffic counterfeit pressed pills. The sentences conclude a Homeland Security investigation into a years-long operation distributing illegal…
sixthtone.comScams Target Relatives of Detained Migrants with Fake Legal Services
Relatives of migrants in ICE detention are being scammed by individuals posing as immigration lawyers and officials, according to law enforcement. Victims have lost significant sums paying for nonexistent services, with some scams using AI-generated fake court proceedings. Offici…
U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Corinne Zilnicki / Wikimedia (Public domain)Coast Guard Reopens Atlantic Shipping Fairways Comment Period to June 22
The Coast Guard extended the public comment period for its proposed shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic Coast from New York to Florida. This move provides 45 more days for input alongside a draft environmental impact statement, enabling broader review before potential fin…
Dietmar Rabich / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Supreme Court Rules States Can Cite Partisan Motives in Defending Against Racial Gerrymandering Claims
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Louisiana v. Callais last week that enables states to use partisan gerrymandering as a defense against racial discrimination claims under the Voting Rights Act. Republican-led governments in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Alabama announced p…
中华人民共和国国家移民管理局 (National Immigration Administration,PRC) / Wikimedia (Public domain)U.S. Administration Exempts Foreign Doctors from Travel Ban on 39 Countries
The administration has exempted foreign doctors from a travel ban affecting citizens of 39 countries, allowing them to obtain visas. This change was updated on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website late last week. The policy reversal addresses a doctor shortage in…
Florida House of Representatives / Wikimedia (Public domain)Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns from Congress Following Indictment and Ethics Violations
Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress in late April 2026 after facing charges of stealing $5 million in COVID-19 FEMA funds and making illegal campaign contributions. The Department of Homeland Security suspended her, barring access to federal funds,…
The White House / Wikimedia (Public domain)Biden Signs Laken Riley Act Mandating Migrant Detentions for Theft Charges
President Biden signed Public Law 119-1, the Laken Riley Act, requiring federal detention of undocumented immigrants charged with theft or burglary. The measure strengthens immigration enforcement by eliminating discretion in such cases, potentially increasing detentions nationwi…
Oleg Yunakov / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Dominican National Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Shooting of Off-Duty Border Agent
Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez admitted to possessing ammunition as an illegal alien after firing at an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in July 2025. The guilty plea in federal court sets up sentencing and possible deportation for the defendant.
Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)Five Charged in Miami Cocaine Trafficking Tied to 540-Kilogram Seizure
A federal grand jury indicted five South Florida defendants for roles in an international cocaine trafficking organization moving drugs from Colombia through the Dominican Republic. The charges connect to a 540-kilogram cocaine seizure in Miami and form part of the Homeland Secur…
Iciro Iciro / Wikimedia (CC0)Four Charged in Multi-State Pharmacy Burglary Conspiracy
Federal prosecutors in Illinois charged four individuals with conspiring to burglarize pharmacies and traffic drugs across state lines. The case targets networks stealing controlled substances from local stores, potentially leading to stricter security measures for pharmacies han…
Rhododendrites / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Northern New York Prosecutor Hosts ATF All-Hands Meeting
The First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York hosted an all-hands meeting with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives on May 4, 2026. The session coordinates federal law enforcement efforts across the district's 32 counties.
Don Ramey Logan / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Wisconsin Brewery Owner Announces Gubernatorial Run After Posting About Trump Assassination Attempt
Kirk Bangstad, owner of Minocqua Brewery, has filed papers to run for governor of Wisconsin. The move comes a week after his brewery's social media post urging better marksmanship for a potential Trump assassin, prompting an ongoing FBI and Secret Service investigation. Bangstad…
UNCTAD / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)EU Trade Commissioner to Meet US Trade Representative in Paris Before G7 Ministers' Gathering
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič will meet U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday in Paris, ahead of G7 trade ministers' talks, following President Trump's threat to raise tariffs on EU cars. Separately, U.S. border security has seen major expansions under Trump,…
news.sky.comTexas AG Investigates Commercial Driving Schools for Violating Training Standards
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into several commercial driving schools accused of providing substandard training, including to non-English speakers, violating federal and state laws. This follows federal actions against sham schools and recent fa…
Presidencia de la República Mexicana / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Giuliani Hospitalized in Stable Condition; 10+ Injured in Oklahoma Shooting, Brooklyn Protest Follows ICE Detention
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, remains in critical but stable condition after hospital admission. Separately, a shooting at an Oklahoma campground wounded at least 10, while police clashed with protesters over an ICE detention in Brooklyn. Events unfolded over the…
miguel / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Supreme Court Reviews End of TPS for 350,000 Haitians, 6,000 Syrians
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Wednesday whether the Trump administration can terminate temporary protected status for more than 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. The case arises from lawsuits challenging the administration's actions, amid a history of differential tre…
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Lindsey / Wikimedia (Public domain)CBP Continues Interior Deployments to Assist ICE Arrests Three Months After Minnesota Officer-Involved Shooting
Customs and Border Protection has continued deploying personnel to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement in interior U.S. arrests of immigrants without permanent legal status. This follows a fatal shooting in Minneapolis and subsequent changes in approach. CBP Commissioner R…
Myotus / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Arizona Wins Federal Court Ruling Against DOJ Demand for Voter Data
A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit against Arizona for refusing to provide its voter roll. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stated the request was part of efforts to create a centralized database of U.S. citizens' information. The ruling aligns wi…
dailycaller.comPolls: Trump's Approval Among Young Americans at 25-33%, Down from Inauguration
Approval ratings for President Trump among 18- to 29-year-olds have dropped sharply from 48% at his January 2025 inauguration to between 25% and 33% in recent months, according to YouGov and the Economist polls. Young voters cite inflation, job losses and unmet promises as key co…
fortune.comAP Review: Trump Administration Violated Court Orders in 31 Lawsuits
An Associated Press review of court records revealed that U.S. district judges ruled the Trump administration violated orders in at least 31 lawsuits during its first 15 months. The cases span issues including immigration practices, deportations, spending cuts and mass layoffs.
upi.comFederal Judge Allows ICE Deportation of Asylum-Denied Migrant to Third Country
A federal judge ruled on Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can deport 37-year-old Jose Yugar-Cruz to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, despite his withholding of removal order. Yugar-Cruz, who fled South America and was denied asylum in January 2025, expres…
Elliott Brown from Birmingham, United Kingdom / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)House Approves Partial DHS Funding Bill Without Immigration Enforcement
The U.S. House voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security but excluded its immigration enforcement operations, sending the bipartisan package to President Trump. This action ends the longest agency shutdown in history, which began after disputes over immigration po…
washingtonpost.comColombian Robber Gets 57 Months for $5M Jewelry Courier Thefts
A member of a Colombian transnational robbery crew received a 57-month prison sentence in Miami federal court for targeting jewelry couriers. The sentencing concludes prosecutions against the group responsible for losses over $5 million to high-end retailers.
salon.comTexas Prosecutors File 253 Immigration Cases in One Week
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Texas added 253 new immigration and immigration-related criminal cases between April 24 and April 30. The filings expand the district's active docket and advance federal enforcement actions against alleged violations.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)New Mexico Bondsman Charged with Sex Trafficking Scheme
Federal prosecutors in New Mexico charged Robert Jay Hernandez with bonding vulnerable people out of jail and coercing them into sex trafficking and forced labor. The charges expose exploitation risks tied to bail practices and trigger a federal court process with potential priso…
The Boston GlobeFEMA Reinstates 14 Employees After Disaster Preparedness Letter
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has reinstated 14 employees placed on leave for signing a public letter criticizing Trump administration cuts to disaster preparedness. The move comes under new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who has also reversed other polic…
The White House from Washington, DC / Wikimedia (Public domain)Trump Signs Bill Ending 76-Day DHS Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation to restore funding to most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 76-day partial shutdown that disrupted airport security and other operations. The bill excludes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and…
The Washington PostDirect Commercial Flights Resume Between US and Venezuela After Seven-Year Hiatus
American Airlines operated the first direct commercial flight from Miami to Caracas since 2019, carrying passengers including US officials. The resumption follows the US capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January and the restoration of diplomatic ties.
yna.co.krVance: Federal Probe Examines Minnesota Officials' Knowledge of Fraud
Vice President JD Vance stated that federal investigators are examining what Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials knew about a large-scale human services fraud in the state. The fraud is estimated by the Trump administration to total between $9 billion and $19 billio…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)U.S. President Signs Bill Extending Federal Funding Through September 2026
The U.S. president signed legislation extending funding for federal operations until September 30, 2026. The bill covers agencies under the Department of Homeland Security and programs including border security, cybersecurity, and disaster response. It follows previous continuing…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)U.S. President Designates 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend
The U.S. President issued a proclamation designating May 2 through May 3, 2026, as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. The observance honors firefighters who died in the line of duty, with emphasis on those lost in the past year. It directs flag-lowering at federal bui…
livemint.comHouse Passes DHS Funding Bill, Ends 75-Day Shutdown
The Republican-controlled House approved a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security by voice vote, excluding immigration enforcement agencies. This ends a 75-day partial shutdown affecting agencies like TSA and the Coast Guard. The measure now heads to President Trump…
citizen.co.zaCoast Guard Utility Disruptions During 75-Day DHS Funding Lapse
The U.S. Coast Guard faces widespread utility disruptions at bases and housing due to unpaid bills amid a 75-day partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday described the situation as dire, with funding for personnel pay…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Massachusetts US Attorney Schedules Webinar on Child Online Safety
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts will host a virtual webinar on May 7, 2026, covering online threats to children. The session offers expert presentations and resources to help parents and guardians address risks from social media, gaming, and…
religionnews.comMexican National Charged with Illegal Reentry in Pennsylvania
Federal prosecutors charged a Mexican national with illegal reentry after prior deportation. The case highlights enforcement actions in non-border states and carries potential penalties including imprisonment and further removal.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Louisiana U.S. Attorney Details 12 Child Exploitation Prosecutions
U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller released a statement outlining a dozen recent federal prosecutions for child exploitation in the Western District of Louisiana. The announcement draws attention to specific cases prosecuted under federal statutes targeting the production, distribut…
SemaforCongress Passes Bill Funding Most DHS Agencies, Ending 76-Day Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation funding 20 Department of Homeland Security agencies through the fiscal year's end, concluding a 76-day partial shutdown. The bill excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, which receive separate funding. House Republicans p…
news.sky.comLawmakers Visit Theme Parks and Casinos During DHS Shutdown
Senator Lindsey Graham clarified that a bubble wand he carried at Disney World was for a friend's girl, not himself, during a partial government shutdown. The trip occurred amid a funding impasse for the Department of Homeland Security, now over 70 days long. Lawmakers face low a…
Alan Murray-Rust / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Coast Guard Stations Experience Temporary Power, Water, and Gas Outages During DHS Shutdown
Several U.S. Coast Guard stations experienced losses of power, water or gas recently, according to Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday. Services have been restored at the affected locations. Lunday warned that more outages could occur as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown cont…
Senate Democrats / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Trump Signs Bill Funding DHS, Ending 76-Day Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding immigration enforcement agencies, concluding a 76-day funding lapse that began February 14. The bipartisan measure passed the House by voice vote after Republicans initiated a separa…
Rijksmuseum / Wikimedia (CC0)House Approves Procedural Rule by Narrow 216-210 Vote to Advance FISA Extension, Farm Bill, and DHS Funding
The U.S. House voted 216-210 to approve a procedural rule allowing floor consideration of a three-year extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the farm bill, and a budget resolution for Department of Homeland Security funding. Speaker Mike Johnson s…
upi.comSupreme Court Hears Arguments on Revoking TPS for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on whether the Trump administration can terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria. The administration seeks to end protections granted due to unsafe conditions in those countries,…
hrw.orgSupreme Court to Hear TPS Appeal for 350,000 Haitians
The US Supreme Court will begin oral arguments on Wednesday regarding the Trump administration's appeal to end Temporary Protected Status for more than 350,000 Haitians. This follows a February pause on the termination amid ongoing violence and crises in Haiti. Advocates warn of…
jurist.orgFBI Executes 22 Search Warrants in Minnesota Welfare Fraud Probe
Federal authorities conducted raids at 22 locations in Minnesota on April 28, 2026, as part of an ongoing investigation into social services fraud involving largely Somali-owned businesses. The operations focused on childcare facilities and other sites, with no connection to immi…
api.foxsports.comLawmakers Urge National Guard Role in 2026 World Cup Security Following White House Shooting
Two Republican congressmen urged the Trump administration to deploy the National Guard against drone threats at U.S. World Cup sites. The request came a day before a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The White House stated the matches will be the safes…
SemaforCongress Faces Challenges in Approving White House Ballroom After Shooting Incident
Republicans in Congress are divided on methods to approve funding for a new White House ballroom sought by President Trump, following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Democrats express skepticism about linking the project to the incident, citing insufficient…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Airlines Warn of Higher Fares and Cancellations Amid Rising Jet Fuel Costs
Major airlines have indicated that summer travel could face increased airfare prices due to surging jet fuel costs linked to Middle East conflict. Flight cancellations and potential longer airport security lines are also anticipated. These developments stem from recent earnings r…
The White House / Wikimedia (Public domain)President Trump Urges House Republicans to Fund ICE and Border Patrol via Reconciliation
President Trump is encouraging House Republicans to use reconciliation to fund ICE and Border Patrol, bypassing Democratic involvement. The Senate passed the related blueprint on a 50-48 vote last Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security has been in shutdown since February 1…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Argument Erupts Between Journalists at Substack Party Amid Assassination Attempt Lockdown
An argument between Jim Acosta and Michael Tracey escalated at a Substack party in Washington, D.C., shortly after a Secret Service lockdown due to a presidential assassination attempt. The incident involved heated exchanges and security intervention. President Trump was evacuate…
upi.comKing Charles and Queen Camilla Proceed with US State Visit After Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
Buckingham Palace confirmed that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will continue their planned state visit to the United States starting Monday, despite a shooting incident outside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The attack injured a Secret S…
U.S. Secret Service / Wikimedia (Public domain)Secret Service Agent Shot at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Survives; DHS Shutdown Ongoing
A Secret Service agent was shot but survived during a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urged Congress to resolve the Department of Homeland Security funding stalemate. The agency has been shut down since mi…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)ATF Proposes Birth Sex Field on Federal Gun Form
The Trump administration has proposed rules requiring new gun owners to list their birth sex on ATF Form 4473. This aligns with a January 2025 executive order not recognizing trans identities. The move has sparked a surge in LGBT+ gun club memberships.
axios.comGunman Fires at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Wounding Officer Protected by Vest
A gunman opened fire outside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, wounding a Secret Service officer who was saved by a bulletproof vest. President Donald Trump and attendees were evacuated, and the event was postponed with a suspect taken into cust…
Yagasi / Wikimedia (Public domain)DHS Guidelines Allow Denying Green Cards for Pro-Palestinian Protests, Israel Criticism, and Flag Desecration
The Trump administration has issued new recommendations allowing immigration officers to deny green card applications based on specific political expressions. These include participation in pro-Palestinian campus protests, criticism of Israel on social media, and desecration of t…
inquisitr.comArizona AG Sues to Stop ICE Detention Center in Surprise Over Environmental Review
Arizona filed a lawsuit against the federal government to halt a proposed Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Surprise, citing environmental and legal violations. The facility, purchased for $70 million, could house up to 1,500 people. Similar opposition has e…