Department of Homeland Security suspends Global Entry as the partial government shutdown drags on

DALLAS — The Department of Homeland Security said Sunday that the Global Entry program would be shut down as long as the partial government shutdown remains in effect. The announcement comes after the department said Saturday night that it planned to shut down both Global Entry and the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program as well, … Read more

NJ Democrats push ‘F—ICE Act’ to let residents sue over immigration enforcement

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic lawmakers in one major blue state are facing backlash over their latest attempt to blunt federal immigration enforcement through a new bill crafted around a vulgar acronym. The F—ICE Act, with the acronym spelled out in practice, is officially the “Fight Unlawful Conduct and Keep Individuals … Read more

‘Birdbrain’ benefits: How being an expert birdwatcher may boost cognition

Being an expert birdwatcher is more than a hobby. It’s a pastime that may alter the structure and function of your brain. And these changes may enhance cognition even as you age, new research suggests. In a Canadian study of 58 adults, the brains of expert birders, compared with those of novices, were more dense … Read more

How a legal battle in Minnesota could affect refugees

The Trump administration is advocating in court for a novel interpretation of U.S. law in order to arrest and detain refugees in Minnesota, challenging decades of bipartisan policy on refugee treatment. Over 100 refugees in Minnesota have been arrested and interrogated by immigration officers in recent weeks, according to immigration advocates in a complaint. In … Read more

ICE whistleblower warns new recruits are receiving

A former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement instructor responsible for educating new ICE officers on proper use of force said the agency’s efforts to rapidly scale up its ranks will place recruits on the streets without the training they need to lawfully carry out immigration enforcement.  “Without reform, ICE will graduate thousands of new officers … Read more

Blizzard warnings issued from Delaware to Massachusetts as storm threatens East Coast

NEW YORK — A rapidly intensifying storm triggered blizzard warnings Saturday for New York City, New Jersey and Boston as communities along the East Coast prepared for the Sunday arrival of heavy snow and damaging winds. The National Weather Service increased its assessment of the potential severity of a storm that was projected to be … Read more

Newsom tells Georgia crowd, ‘I am like you… I’m a 960 SAT guy’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom attempted to relate to an audience at an Atlanta book tour stop by pointing to his own unimpressive standardized test scores and claiming that he “cannot read a speech.” “I’m not trying to impress you,” Newsom told Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens at … Read more

CDC’s second-in-command abruptly steps down

The principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Ralph Abraham, abruptly stepped down from his position Monday, the agency announced, citing “unforeseen family obligations.” Abraham had been in the high-level position — second in command — for just three months. The departure is effective immediately, the CDC said. “It has … Read more