Iran February 19 Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change U.S. forces surged into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq War buildup. Military experts say the intent differs fundamentally.
White House February 19 Trump White House ballroom proposal gets approval by Commission of Fine Arts President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project got fast-track approval Thursday by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
Homeland Security February 19 Critics warned Trump’s deportations would spark bloodshed — progressive group reports police killings fell Police killings dropped for first time in five years during Trump's deportation push, contradicting predictions of increased violence in sanctuary cities.
Opinion February 19 MIKE DAVIS: Chicagoland, where teachers can support Charlie Kirk's killing, but not ICE Chicago teacher who allegedly mocked Charlie Kirk's assassination keeps job, while colleague who posted "GO ICE" loses his. Double standard exposed.
Immigration February 19 Federal judge who ordered no warrantless ICE arrests in Colorado asserts DOJ not complying Federal judge raises concerns that the Justice Department may not be complying with a Colorado injunction blocking warrantless ICE arrests in immigration cases.
Homeland Security February 19 Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters Republican lawmakers say Coast Guard families are "collateral damage" in DHS funding standoff as Democrats demand ICE reforms before approving budget deal.
Opinion February 19 DAVID MARCUS: How Stephen Colbert conned Dem donors and burned Jasmine Crockett Stephen Colbert allegedly fabricated censorship claims about Trump interview, helping Texas Democrat James Talarico raise $2.5 million in campaign funds.
Opinion February 19 Democrats turn their backs on DHS and ICE when America needs them most Republicans push DHS funding bill while Democrats seek to strip ICE enforcement authority and restrict cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
Syria February 19 US thwarted near-catastrophic prison break of 6,000 ISIS fighters in Syria U.S. officials prevented catastrophic ISIS prison break in Syria by secretly moving nearly 6,000 "worst of the worst" detainees to Iraq in major operation.
Congress February 19 How ICE went from post-9/11 counterterror agency to center of the immigration fight ICE hasn't received much operational guidance from Congress since its creation, a break with lawmaker scrutiny over its operations under the Trump administration.
South Korea February 19 South Korean court rules ex‑President Yoon Suk Yeol guilty in insurrection trial South Korean court sentences former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life in prison for leading insurrection after he declared martial law in December 2024.