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The DHS is buying digital ads in Central America telling people who are thinking about making the journey to the U.S. not to cross illegally.

Biden admin buys ads in Central America telling people not to enter US illegally

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation to prevent the mishandling of classified documents after incidents involving Biden and Trump.

Congress seeks to reform nation’s intelligence classification system

As Title 42 ends, the Biden administration is implementing a new rule that presumes those who enter the United States illegally are ineligible for asylum.

Biden administration making immigrants who arrive illegally ineligible for asylum

Congressional leaders met with Biden to discuss the debt ceiling, just weeks before the government runs out of money to pay its debts.

McCarthy: No movement on debt ceiling negotiations after White House meeting

Border Patrol in Maine said there has been a sharp increase in illegal labor moving in and out of the state, and they need the public's help.

Border Patrol asks for the public’s help to identify human smugglers in Maine

A group of Democratic senators want President Biden to allow state governments to sponsor immigrants who can fill job openings in the U.S.

Dems urge Biden to let states sponsor immigrants to fill jobs as Title 42 ends

Six senators sent a letter to the departments of Education and Defense, urging them to scrutinize the university's participation in student loan programs.

Senate Dems doubt Univ. of Phoenix should get student loan, GI Bill money

A bipartisan bill would replace Title 42, and allow border agents to deport immigrants who cross illegally without a hearing.

Sinema, Tillis bill would allow immigrants to be deported without hearing

The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed the FBI for FD-1023 forms that could show that Biden accepted payments for policy decision as VP.

House Oversight: Whistleblower says Biden may have accepted bribes as VP

Senate Democrats want to withhold $10 million from the Supreme Court next year if the justices don't create a code of ethics.

Senate Dems seek to limit Supreme Court funding to force ethics code reform

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Supreme Court ethics as Democrats try to pass legislation mandating stronger rules.

Can Congress force the Supreme Court to create new ethics rules?

The Homeland Security Department is asking the Defense Department for 1,500 troops to assist with administrative work at the border.

Biden administration aims to send 1,500 troops to southern border

The mayor of El Paso, Texas, estimates 10,000 to 12,000 immigrants will cross the border in his city after Title 42 ends May 11.

El Paso declares emergency, mayor says 12K migrants could cross May 11

House Speaker Emerita Pelosi is asking Attorney General Garland to surge DEA assistance to San Francisco for help with fentanyl crisis.

Pelosi asks DEA for help combatting drug cartels in San Francisco

Congress is considering whether to reapprove a warrantless surveillance program, FISA Section 702, but some lawmakers are expressing concern.

Lawmakers may reapprove warrantless surveillance, want FBI reform first

House Republicans unveiled a new border security bill that includes money for more border wall and new asylum rules.

GOP unveils border bill as Biden admin seeks to open more migrant centers

The Senate voted 50-49 to overturn an EPA rule that would create significantly stricter emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks.

Manchin and Senate GOP vote to overturn EPA emissions rule

Can the government foreclose on a property, sell it to collect unpaid taxes, and keep a surplus profit? The Supreme Court will answer that question.

94-year-old’s Supreme Court case could change property rights nationwide

Four bipartisan senators introduced a bill that would ban kids under 13 from social media and require parent's permission for kids 13-17.

Senators introduce bipartisan bill to ban kids under 13 from social media

The State Department said U.S. citizens who need to get out of Sudan should not expect a government evacuation, but they will provide help.

US citizens still in Sudan will need to find their own way out

Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats are hoping Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, or any justice, will testify before them May 2.

Senate Judiciary Dems still seek Chief Justice Roberts’ testimony

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told a supportive crowd that he's not backing down from his fight with Disney despite increased GOP opposition.

DeSantis keeps up attacks on Disney as some GOPers balk

Sen. Tim Scott gave one of his first speeches since launching a presidential exploratory committee at the Heritage Foundation's 50th anniversary.

Sen. Tim Scott outlines what he calls ‘blueprint to ruin America’

The Senate received a classified briefing on the Discord classified document leak and lawmakers expressed concern it could happen again.

Senators warn system for protecting classified documents is inadequate