What to know about the Trump administration’s claim that 250K non-citizens are registered to vote in 4 states

Washington — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday continued to amplify President Trump’s assertion that more than a quarter of a million non-citizens were registered to vote in four states, though the administration has yet to provide details of how it arrived at that figure. In a news conference following Mr. Trump’s address to … Read more

Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie on the Trump administration’s options with Iran

As the U.S. and Iran trade another round of strikes, retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, who led U.S. Central Command, told “Face the Nation” the U.S. has the ability to take control of the Strait of Hormuz or Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal. “If you want to gain concessions from Iran, you have to directly pressure … Read more

New disease threats follow Trump administration’s health program cuts

As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could be lurking in some areas. Researchers this spring discovered flesh-eating bacteria in water in several coastal locations across New York’s Long Island, and town officials in the Hamptons vacation destination posted an alert about the findings. Eight people in Florida have been … Read more

Appeals court rejects Trump administration’s effort to get Michigan’s sensitive voter information

Washington — A divided federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Justice Department is not entitled to Michigan’s voter registration list containing sensitive information from voters in the state. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit is now the first appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration’s efforts to obtain the … Read more

Judge blocks Trump administration’s overhauled database of Americans’ personal information

Washington — A federal judge on Monday ruled the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it created a centralized database that contains Americans’ private information, which she said has since been used by some states to incorrectly remove U.S. citizens from their voter rolls. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan in Washington, D.C., sided with a voting … Read more

Trump speaks to NBC News amid Iran talks and administration’s apparent abandonment of $1.8B fund

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Democratic Senate candidate faces new scandal 01:41 Now Playing Trump speaks to NBC News amid Iran talks and administration’s apparent abandonment of $1.8B fund 02:12 UP NEXT Breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer 02:02 Race against time to find and rescue … Read more

Divided appeals court rules Trump administration’s ban on transgender military service is unconstitutional

Washington — A divided federal appeals court ruled Monday that the Trump administration’s policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional. A panel of three judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit split 2-1 in finding that the ban rolled out by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth … Read more

Want a green card? Here’s what to know about the Trump administration’s changes.

The Trump administration has signaled that, going forward, it will be harder for foreigners in the United States to seek permanent residence – a green card – without leaving to apply from their home countries. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency that oversees legal immigration, says that the memo it released last week is … Read more

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund 02:13 UP NEXT Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of interview tapes 01:30 Florida Rep. Díaz-Balart says Castro indictment brings justice to 4 killed Cuban Americans 08:46 Acting Attorney General … Read more