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DHS announces $1,000 fee for paroled immigrants starting October 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will introduce a new $1,000 fee for foreign nationals paroled into the United States.


DHS addresses arrest of armed teen with alleged gang ties in Massachusetts

On October 9, 2025, the Everett Police Department in Massachusetts arrested a 13-year-old Brazilian national on charges related to dangerous weapons.


Beverly Hills CFO arrested; Brentwood man charged with defrauding public homelessness funds

Federal authorities in Los Angeles have announced two separate criminal cases involving alleged fraud related to public funds intended for homelessness projects.


Madras man receives ten-year sentence for attempted coercion and enticement of minor

A Madras, Oregon man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after attempting to coerce and entice a minor for sexual purposes.


ICE arrests undocumented Montenegrin working as police officer in Illinois

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Radule Bojovic, a Montenegrin national who was living in the United States without legal status and working as a sworn police officer for the Hanover Park Police Department in Illinois.


Senate Republicans question FDA over approval of new generic chemical abortion drug

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a group of Republican senators in seeking information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its recent approval of a new...


Cassidy and Hickenlooper introduce legislation to update federal dyslexia policy

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) have introduced the 21st Century Dyslexia Act.


Aloha man charged after allegedly aiming laser at CBP helicopter and possessing meth

Brian Keith Kapileo Nepaial, a 38-year-old resident of Aloha, Oregon, has been charged with pointing a laser at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) helicopter and possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.


Senator Collins criticizes Democrats for blocking defense appropriations bill

U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released a statement after Senate Democrats blocked the consideration of the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill.


ICE arrests MS-13 gang leader wanted for murder in El Salvador

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced the arrest of Ismael Enrique Mendoza Flores, also known as “El Calaco,” an alleged leader of the MS-13 gang who is wanted in El Salvador for aggravated homicide and illicit associations.


Dallas man arrested after TikTok post allegedly solicits murder of ICE agents

An individual from Mexico residing illegally in the United States was arrested in Dallas on Tuesday after allegedly posting a solicitation on TikTok for others to kill Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.


San Diego man faces federal charges for mailing threat

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that George Russell Isbell Jr., a 69-year-old resident of San Diego, has been charged with mailing a threatening communication.


Weekend Interview: Lyle Burgoon on Fixing the Flaws in America’s Science Policy

Some of the policy debates over chemicals and food additives focus on what should count as “real” science and how policy should change as evidence improves.


Cassidy criticizes California law expanding state labor board powers over federal worker claims

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has expressed strong criticism of a new California law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.


Stimson Center appoints Andrew Oros as new director of Japan Program

The Stimson Center has announced the appointment of Andrew Oros as its new Senior Fellow and Director of the Japan Program.


U.S. Attorney’s Office and Marshals Service target non-compliant sex offenders in Washington, D.C

Federal authorities in Washington, D.C. have intensified efforts to ensure that sex offenders residing in the District comply with registration laws.


Portland woman charged with assaulting federal officer near ICE building

A Portland woman appeared in federal court after being charged with assaulting a federal law enforcement officer near the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office in South Portland.


Secretary Rubio and Mexican Foreign Secretary de la Fuente discuss security cooperation in Washington

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Mexican Foreign Secretary Juan Ramón de la Fuente in Washington, D.C. to review progress following the first meeting of the U.S.-Mexico Security Implementation Group and to discuss further cooperation on...


DHS refutes media claims of kidnapping after Chicago vehicle-ramming incident

DHS officials have addressed recent reports about an incident in Chicago, clarifying that claims of a "kidnapping" involving a U.S. teenager are false.


Cantwell requests investigation into DHS Secretary Noem over alleged Hatch Act violation

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has called for an investigation into Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.