Mullin to face Senate grilling on DHS budget, immigration crackdown and World Cup worries

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is slated to appear Tuesday in the Senate to answer questions about the agency’s budget, at a time of intense scrutiny about how the Trump administration is carrying out immigration enforcement and preparing for the World Cup. Mullin’s appearance at the appropriations subcommittee on homeland … Read more

Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries

LOS ANGELES — Mexico’s consulate in Los Angeles helps thousands of citizens each week, assisting them with registering births, obtaining passports and, increasingly since President Donald Trump’s second term began, accessing legal help for loved ones who have fallen afoul of his administration’s immigration policies. Although it serves the country’s biggest Mexican community, all 53 … Read more

U.S. Army soldier worries his wife could be deported despite release from ICE custody

U.S. Army soldier worries his wife could be deported despite release from ICE custody – CBS News Watch CBS News A U.S. Army soldier and Afghanistan war veteran says he’s worried that his newly-freed wife could still be targeted by ICE and deported. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Source link

Asian shares trade mixed as AI excitement fades and war worries continue

TOKYO — Asian shares traded mixed Wednesday, as fading enthusiasm over AI and other technology stocks gradually put the brakes on Wall Street’s record-setting run. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged up 0.8% in afternoon trading to 63,244.43. South Korea’s Kospi index surged 2.7% to 7,849.21, recouping recent losses. The Kospi sank 2.3% earlier in the … Read more

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street rally despite Iran war worries

TOKYO — Asian shares traded mixed Tuesday as optimism encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street clashed with anxiety about surging oil prices and a possible AI bubble. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.6% to 62,828.07. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 2.7% to 7,610.10, in what analysts are categorizing as fallout from overreliance on fraying … Read more

Video: Why Trump’s Feud With the Pope Worries Republicans

new video loaded: Why Trump’s Feud With the Pope Worries Republicans Our national political correspondent Lisa Lerer explains the impact of President Trump’s spate of attacks against Pope Leo XIV ahead of the closely contested midterm elections. By Lisa Lerer, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Nikolay Nikolov, Edward Vega and Rafaela Balster May 7, 2026 Source link

Obama tells Colbert he worries about

Former President Barack Obama made some pointed remarks about the state of American governance under President Trump in an interview with Stephen Colbert that aired Tuesday night. Obama raised concerns about the expansion of executive branch powers and the use of the Justice Department for political ends, though he didn’t mention Mr. Trump by name. … Read more