A startled British government on Tuesday defended its decision to hand sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, after U.S. President Trump attacked the plan, which his administration had previously supported. … [Read more...] about Trump slams U.K. deal to hand over Chagos Islands after he previously backed it
Judge refuses to block new DHS policy limiting Congress members’ access to ICE facilities
A federal judge refused Monday to temporarily block the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy requiring a week's notice before members of Congress can visit immigration detention facilities. … [Read more...] about Judge refuses to block new DHS policy limiting Congress members’ access to ICE facilities
Parts of the U.S. could see northern lights Monday
The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern tier of U.S. states -- and possibly further south -- Monday night following a major disturbance in the Earth's magnetic field, a forecast shows. … [Read more...] about Parts of the U.S. could see northern lights Monday
President withholds endorsements from three Senate Republicans who opposed him
President Trump has endorsed 19 of the 22 Senate Republicans running for reelection in 2026, conspicuously withholding support from three incumbents who have opposed him: Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Cornyn of Texas, and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana. … [Read more...] about President withholds endorsements from three Senate Republicans who opposed him
ICE’s new policy limiting congressional oversight visits survives court challenge
A federal judge has delivered a significant victory to ICE, refusing to halt the agency's new policy limiting the ability of members of Congress to conduct oversight of migrant processing and detention facilities. … [Read more...] about ICE’s new policy limiting congressional oversight visits survives court challenge