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House Republicans unlock reconciliation process to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democrats

Homeland Security April 29, 2026

House Republicans unlock reconciliation process to fund ICE and Border Patrol without Democrats

The House approved a budget blueprint funding immigration enforcement for the rest of Trump's term, a key step to ending the DHS funding lapse.

GOP gubernatorial hopeful blasted by critics for 'lying' on stage about illegal immigrant hires

Brian Kemp April 29, 2026

GOP gubernatorial hopeful blasted by critics for 'lying' on stage about illegal immigrant hires

Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson was called a "fraud" and a liar by critics who say his debate claims about vetting immigrant workers contradict his sworn testimony.

House passes FISA renewal in bipartisan vote, putting pressure on Senate before looming deadline

National Security April 29, 2026

House passes FISA renewal in bipartisan vote, putting pressure on Senate before looming deadline

The House voted to extend the FISA 702 surveillance program, sending it to the Senate with little time before the Friday midnight expiration deadline.

Sen. Rand Paul backs White House ballroom after WHCA shooting

VIDEO April 29, 2026

Sen. Rand Paul backs White House ballroom after WHCA shooting

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., joins ‘The Story’ to discuss his proposal to privately fund a secure White House ballroom following the WHCA Dinner shooting, as lawmakers push for enhanced protections at high-profile events.

'America First' immigration overhaul bill would codify Trump's campaign promises once and for all

Congress April 29, 2026

'America First' immigration overhaul bill would codify Trump's campaign promises once and for all

A new House Republican bill seeks to narrow legal immigration by ending the diversity visa lottery and shifting to a merit-based points system.

'Shark Tank' star backs Trump's White House ballroom plan amid security concerns: ‘It’s bipartisan’

National Security April 29, 2026

'Shark Tank' star backs Trump's White House ballroom plan amid security concerns: ‘It’s bipartisan’

"Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary supports Trump's White House ballroom plan, citing security concerns after the Correspondents' Dinner shooting.

Powell will remain at the Fed for now, setting up potential clash with Trump

Federal Reserve April 29, 2026

Powell will remain at the Fed for now, setting up potential clash with Trump

In his final news conference as Fed chair Wednesday, Jerome Powell said he plans to remain on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors after May 15.

DAVID MARCUS: Why I'll take my clunker over any new car with a government kill switch

Auto Safety April 29, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Why I'll take my clunker over any new car with a government kill switch

Congressional Republicans split over repealing Biden-era car kill switch mandate as critics warn it gives the government Orwellian control over vehicles.

Speaker Johnson one step closer to renewing controversial spy program after conservatives fall in line

Mike Johnson April 29, 2026

Speaker Johnson one step closer to renewing controversial spy program after conservatives fall in line

House Republicans cleared a key procedural vote on a three-year FISA Section 702 extension after adding a permanent ban on central bank digital currencies to a procedural measure.

Trump's agenda on razor's edge as GOP divisions block legislative path in House

Politics April 29, 2026

Trump's agenda on razor's edge as GOP divisions block legislative path in House

Republican divisions over FISA renewal legislation and the farm bill threaten Trump's legislative agenda as an April 30 deadline approaches.