NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday pushed back on claims by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., that ICE agents struck an “asylum seeker,” saying the man is an illegal immigrant who caused a crash while trying to evade arrest. DHS told Fox News that the … Read more
TSA’s “shoes-on” policy faces pushback from prominent Senate Democrat – CBS News Watch CBS News Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois on Friday demanded that TSA immediately rescind its “shoes-on” policy, calling it a “reckless act.” Nicole Sganga has more details. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Democratic lawmaker created an online firestorm after appearing to inadvertently make the case for stricter voter ID requirements while criticizing a Trump-backed election bill. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., repeatedly said Monday that Democrats were not against voter identification at the ballot box as he discussed his … Read more
A key senator is demanding the Transportation Security Administration reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on their feet while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning — escalating pressure on the agency following months of scrutiny over airport security vulnerabilities. In a letter obtained … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., sparked an online frenzy after launching an expletive-filled, late-night rant against President Donald Trump in protest of his plans to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday. “So f—ing f—ed up. I’ll pray they f— him to his face,” Lee wrote … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Michigan Democrat running for U.S. Senate is facing backlash after a report on leaked audio showing him explaining why he shouldn’t take a public position on the death of former Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei because of people in Dearborn, Michigan, who are “sad.” Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A political newcomer and former reality star running in Virginia’s Democratic senatorial primary is causing an uproar in his party after breaking with them on gerrymandering and a slew of new gun control efforts. Mark Moran, a former contestant on the HBOMax series “FBoy Island” and previously … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bipartisan group of lawmakers found Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., guilty of more than two dozen ethics violations, but House Democratic leadership is standing by their embattled colleague. “As I understand it, the Ethics Committee has one final step in their process, so I’m not going to … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger flatly denied any deal was made in crafting the new boundaries of the Second Congressional District on the Eastern Shore and Virginia Beach after former Rep. Elaine Luria was followed out of an event by an individual demanding answers. Luria, a Democrat who … Read more
By Kerry Breen, Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University’s Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News’ TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Caitlin Yilek Caitlin Yilek Politics Reporter Caitlin Yilek is a … Read more