Allred to Newsmax: ‘Skeptical’ of Search at Epstein’s N.M. Ranch
Attorney Gloria Allred, who represents several alleged victims of Jeffrey Epstein, told Newsmax on Wednesday she is skeptical about a new search of the late convicted sex offender’s New Mexico ranch.
Minnesota human services officials skip fraud hearing as Walz promises reform

Minnesota Department of Human Services (MNDHS) officials skipped a key hearing this week held by a state House fraud prevention panel, earning the ire of its chairwoman as Gov. Tim Walz separately promised reform. MNDHS was expected to face tough questions at the hearing, which featured a former judge and Catholic diocesan official appointed by […]
‘You can cry about it’: Tempers flare in Senate as DHS shutdown debate erupts, stalemate digs deeper

The Senate floor erupted Wednesday as Republicans and Democrats sparred over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with one point becoming clear: neither side was close to reaching a deal. While senators met behind closed doors just steps from the chamber, party leaders accused each other of refusing to negotiate over reforms to Immigration […]
Google Blurs Image of Home Tied to ICE Agent in Good Shooting
A property linked online to the federal immigration agent identified in court records in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good appears blurred on Google’s Street View imagery.
GOP Blocks Democrats’ Bid to Fund TSA, FEMA Amid DHS Shutdown
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked Democrats’ efforts to force a vote to reopen several Department of Homeland Security agencies while leaving immigration enforcement operations unfunded, the Appropriations Committee announced.[#item_full_content]
Iran Routes Millions of Oil Barrels to China via Hormuz
China is continuing to receive oil shipments from Iran via the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained closed to most ships since the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran began.[#item_full_content]
Epstein Accountant Testifies on Finances, Powerful Ties
House lawmakers were digging into Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling financial portfolio Wednesday as a committee deposed his former accountant and tried to understand his connections to some of the world’s wealthiest men.[#item_full_content]
Iranian Drone Strike in Kuwait Deadlier Than First Reported
An Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six U.S. service members last week was far more devastating than initially disclosed, CBS News reported.
Top US court hands Trump a win on deportations as SCOTUS challenge looms

A federal appeals court on Wednesday granted the Trump administration‘s request to pause a lower court order that blocked it from deporting illegal immigrants to so-called “third countries” — granting a near-term reprieve to the administration just hours before the lower court’s order was slated to take effect. Trump administration lawyers had appealed the ruling […]
GOP Blocks Democrats’ Bid to Fund TSA, FEMA Amid DHS Shutdown
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked Democrats’ efforts to force a vote to reopen several Department of Homeland Security agencies while leaving immigration enforcement operations unfunded, the Appropriations Committee announced.