Politics

Briefing for Congressional leaders on the situation in Iran, in Washington

'This is a war of choice' by Trump and Netanyahu, Sen. Warner says after Iran briefing

By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington

Noem defends aggressive immigration tactics amid bipartisan criticism

Democratic and some Republican senators pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over what they described as overly aggressive immigration enforcement. Noem’s testimony before the Judiciary Committee comes as Congress remains deadlocked over DHS funding, raising concerns about national security at…

By Lisa Desjardins, Eliot Barnhart

FILE PHOTO: Lutnick testifies before Senate panel in Washington, D.C.

News Wrap: Lutnick will testify in House investigation into Epstein

In our news wrap Tuesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify in the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the father of an alleged school shooter in Georgia was found guilty of second-degree murder and officials in Pakistan say…

3 major takeaways from Noem's first oversight hearing since Minneapolis deaths

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced more scrutiny and at least three calls for her resignation on Tuesday from senators on both sides of the aisle.

By Joshua Barajas

Classified briefings for the full U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on the situation in Iran, on Capitol Hill

WATCH: Rubio defends U.S. attack on Iran, says State Dept. helping Americans depart region

As the U.S. war with Iran continues to spiral, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. State Department is working to organize charter flights and military options to help Americans depart the Middle East.

By Associated Press

WATCH: Sen. Tillis calls for Noem's resignation as DHS head at oversight hearing

By Joshua Barajas

The Republican senator blasted Noem for her leadership decisions in the immigration enforcement ramp-up in Minneapolis.

How to fight AI slop, according to Hany Farid

By Amna Nawaz

Pioneering digital forensic expert Hany Farid talks with Amna Nawaz about the dangers of artificial intelligence being deployed irresponsibly, why social media companies prioritize engagement over authenticity and how to sift through what’s real and what’s not.

WATCH: Sen. Schiff asks Noem to justify her claims of 'domestic terrorism' after Minnesota shootings

By Joshua Barajas

The senator focused on comments Noem made in the aftermath of the killing of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents weeks apart in Minneapolis.

WATCH: Kennedy questions Noem about using taxpayer money for ad campaign featuring her prominently

By Joshua Barajas

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in an oversight hearing Tuesday how she justifies the use of $220 million to run national TV ads that feature her prominently if she’s concerned with not wasting…