Nation Nov 21

Executions on the federal level have been rare. The government has put to death only three defendants since restoring the federal death penalty in 1988.

Nation Nov 14

Ken Cuccinelli, the acting head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, has also been named as the new DHS deputy.

Politics Nov 12

The high court on Tuesday heard arguments in a 2010 case where Border Patrol Agent Jesus Mesa Jr. fired into Mexico, killing Sergio Adrian Hernandez Guereca. The unarmed boy was playing a game with friends.

Nation Nov 07

There's no clear profile of a school attacker, but some details stand out: Many were absent from school before the attack, often through a school suspension; they were treated poorly by their peers in person, not just online.

Nation Nov 01

But Trump's casual announcement, made in response to a reporter's question outside the White House, temporarily created more uncertainty about who was in charge of the sprawling department.

Politics Oct 30

The hearing is on terrorism, but it's highly likely lawmakers will ask Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan about his time within the administration.

Politics Oct 28

A military official at the National Security Council twice raised concerns over the Trump administration's push to have Ukraine investigate Democrats and Joe Biden, according to testimony the official is prepared to deliver Tuesday in the House impeachment inquiry.

Nation Oct 21

The official said the rules would not apply to legal permanent residents or anyone entering the U.S. legally, and children under 14 are exempt.

Politics Oct 11

President Donald Trump made the announcement on Twitter.

Politics Oct 07

As Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan took the stage, a handful of protesters stood up and held large black banners, one read "Hate is Not Normal," and shouted out that children were under attack.