Jul 14 Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after fatal ICE shooting of motorist in the state By Steve Peoples, Associated Press A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist just south of Maine's largest city on Monday, the second time in a week that ICE has used deadly force on American soil and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began… Continue reading
Jul 14 Watch 8:10 Maine Sen. King says feds lack credibility, locals need role in ICE shooting investigation By Geoff Bennett, Andrew Merlis A 26-year-old Colombian national was shot and killed in Maine after ICE agents attempted to pull him over while he was driving. ICE said Joan Sebastian Guerrero tried to flee and used his vehicle as a weapon, prompting an agent… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 6:33 Ousted Election Assistance Commission chair on Trump's effort to control voting By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman Preparations for elections can take months or years. From registering voters to maintaining voting machines, it is carried out by state and local jurisdictions, with support from the federal government. But in this election year, the agency that helps those… Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch 7:43 The unconventional career of attorney general nominee Todd Blanche By Ali Rogin, Jonah Anderson Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will sit before a Senate panel for his hearing to be confirmed in that role permanently. It comes after he's been involved in a number of high-profile, controversial decisions, including investigations, indictments and the rollout… Continue watching
Jul 14 WATCH: Todd Blanche testifies in confirmation hearing for attorney general Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's handling of the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, telling his confirmation hearing Wednesday that though “mistakes were made,” the disclosure of the documents was an exercise in unprecedented transparency. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Senate Democrats block $1 trillion annual defense bill in protest over Iran war By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer announced his opposition and other key Democrats said they could not support the annual bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act, as President Donald Trump's war against Iran drags into a fifth month with no clear endgame… Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Trump says he's reversing course on Strait of Hormuz fees because Gulf states will invest in U.S. By Associated Press The president explained his thinking in backing away from a 20% toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying he was called by “kings and emirs” and other leaders who suggested an alternate arrangement. Continue reading
Jul 14 Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings By Patrick Whittle, Jack Brook, Rebecca Santana, Mike Sisak, Associated Press The suspension is not absolute and there's room for exceptions when executing a criminal warrant or working with partner agencies. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Trump says FBI is 'wasting their time' if agency is investigating Sen. Graham's death By Associated Press President Donald Trump said he doesn’t know why the FBI is looking into Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Continue reading
Jul 14 WATCH: Darline Graham sworn in as senator after her brother's death By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Darline Graham, the sister of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in by the Senate on Tuesday afternoon — filling the seat just three days after her brother’s death. Continue reading