DHS says ICE agents will not be at polling places during midterms

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An official with the Department of Homeland Security told state election officials Wednesday that federal immigration agents will not be stationed at polling locations during the November midterm elections, as some Democrats have warned the Trump administration could attempt to interfere in the elections through intimidation or … Read more

Sen. Katie Britt says she’s “hopeful we’ll find a pathway forward” on ending DHS shutdown

President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address coincided with a funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security. Republican Sen. Katie Britt of Alabama joins “The Takeout” to react to the president’s speech and discuss the latest on talks to fund DHS. Source link

DHS official tells state election chiefs there won’t be ICE agents at polling places

A senior Department of Homeland Security official said on a call with state election officials Wednesday that immigration agents will not show up at polling places this year, according to three call participants. “Any suggestion that ICE is going to be present at polling places is simply disinformation. There will be no ICE presence at … Read more

Amid DHS shutdown, Noem meets with Democrat who called for her impeachment

In a rare meeting amid a partial government shutdown affecting her agency, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem met with Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Ill., Wednesday afternoon as the Chicago congresswoman pushed for a shift in tactics from immigration agents, according to Ramirez’s office. A Ramirez staff member described the meeting as “combative.” Ramirez, a member of … Read more

DHS touts ‘most secure border’ in US history amid departure of nearly 3M illegal immigrants

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday touted “historic progress” under President Donald Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem, highlighting nearly 3 million illegal immigrants who have left the United States and what officials call “the most secure border in American history.” The statement, released as Trump … Read more

Trump calls for return of DHS funding to end partial shutdown, says Democrats should be ashamed

Trump calls for return of DHS funding to end partial shutdown, says Democrats should be ashamed – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump blamed Democrats during his State of the Union for the partial government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Source link

Dems tap ICE detainees, suspected illegal immigrants as guests for Trump’s speech: DHS

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Several Democratic lawmakers are hosting State of the Union guests who have come under scrutiny from the Department of Homeland Security, including suspected illegal immigrants, DREAMers and citizens arrested for allegedly obstructing federal immigration enforcement. A Fox News correspondent received the list when inquiring with the agency … Read more

Schumer, Dems again block DHS funding, force State of the Union showdown

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats again blocked Republicans’ attempt to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as Congress gears up for President Donald Trump’s prime time address.  The largely party-line vote on Tuesday was the first action in the Senate since lawmakers returned from a weeklong break. It’s also … Read more

Senate voting on DHS funding as ICE reform deal remains out of reach

Washington — The Senate is taking a procedural vote Tuesday on funding for the Department of Homeland Security on the 11th day of the partial government shutdown. But an end to the impasse still appears out of reach as lawmakers returned to Washington following a weeklong recess without a deal to reform federal immigration agencies.  … Read more