When a new party takes a majority in Congress, like Republicans are doing today, the first bills they introduce are meant to set their priorities for the next two years. In this case, it is also meant to send a message to the Biden administration as to where it can expect push back. Here’s a…

The Title 42 order that former President Trump imposed early during the COVID-19 pandemic blocked migrants from seeking asylum and allowed the U.S. to expel migrants from the border. President Biden’s effort to lift the order was temporarily halted by the U.S. Supreme Court last month, maintaining border patrol agents’ authority to expel. Straight Arrow…

An Idaho murder suspect has been taken into custody; Southwest Airlines appears back on track after a week of cancellations and chaos; and heavy metals in chocolate. These stories and more highlight the Straight Arrow News midday rundown for Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.  Suspect in custody for Idaho murders The arrest comes almost two months after…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have many responsibilities. One of those is keeping track of migrants in the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program. But as it turns out, ICE doesn’t have any records for anyone enrolled in the program for the last three years. The ATD program started in 2004. Enrollees in the program are…

Zelenskyy goes to Washington; Donald Trump’s tax returns released; and severe weather heading your way. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022.  Zelenskyy to visit Biden in Washington President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be meeting with President Joe Biden and Congress today in his first foreign trip since Russia invaded…

Elon Musk could to step down from his position as Twitter CEO; Texas is experiencing a migrant emergency; Messi’s triumphant World Cup good-bye. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. Musk polls Twitter on ceo change The Twitter-verse has spoken, voting for Elon Musk to remove himself as head…

Congress avoids a government shutdown; the military vaccine mandate gets dropped as defense bill passes; a massive winter storm surges on; and nearly half of young adults are living with their parents. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Thursday, Dec. 16, 2022.  Congress averts government shutdown The Senate and the House have…

Congress is criticizing U.S. intelligence; Elon Musk suspended a Twitter account tracking his jet and Arizona faces a lawsuit over shipping containers. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022.  Congress: U.S. should’ve spied on China House Democrats have released a new report detailing the shortcomings of the U.S. in…

There’s just one week left until the court-ordered end to Title 42 on Dec. 21. The pandemic-era policy allows the U.S. to deport immigrants who cross illegally almost immediately on public health grounds. When it ends, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has predicted there could be as many as 18,000 illegal crossings per day. But…

Deadly weather is still on the move; the Fed plans another rake hike; a new report reveals details on on long COVID deaths; and the USPS honors a late congressman. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022. Mother, son die in tornado, storm still moving “I just heard a…