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April 2

US targets Chinese robots over security fears

Senators Cotton and Schumer introduced the American Security Robotics Act to ban federal agencies from using robots tied to foreign adversaries like China.

April 1

Behind the scenes of Congress' eleventh-hour rush to fund the DHS

Congress used voice votes and rare procedural maneuvers to end the six-week DHS shutdown, with the House ultimately accepting the Senate-passed bill.

April 1

Trump attends Supreme Court as justices weigh birthright citizenship order in high-stakes test

The Supreme Court will weigh the legality of Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship — a landmark case that could impact millions of Americans.

April 1

Lawmaker says Iran targeted him in phishing attack disguised as TV interview

Rep. Randy Fine said an Iranian state actor likely carried out a recent cyberattack on his office in an effort to gain access to his personal Gmail account.

March 31

Trump floats dragging Congress back during spring recess to end shutdown — but one hurdle stands in the way

Trump says calling Congress back from Easter recess to end the record 45-day DHS shutdown is under consideration, but a GOP insider calls it unlikely.

March 31

Dem Senate candidate's job listing invites applicants of any 'citizenship status' to apply for top role

Rep. Haley Stevens' Senate campaign posted a chief of staff listing welcoming applicants of "any immigration or citizenship status," despite assurances they would hire only eligible employees.

March 30

SEE THE DIFFERENCE: Emergency TSA lanes undergo drastic transformation at major airport after Trump action

Emergency security lanes at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport were seen being cleared by staff on Monday after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA.

March 30

Scorned ex-lover accuses Sinema of 'malicious' marriage interference

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is being sued under 19th century law that allows jilted plaintiffs to seek tens of thousands dollars in damages for a common affliction: A broken heart.

March 29

Why Meta and Google are losing court battles for damaging kids by trying to get them addicted

Juries ordered Meta and Google to pay millions over child safety failures, raising urgent questions about Big Tech accountability and congressional inaction.

March 29

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what to expect on DHS funding when the Senate meets Monday

The Senate could end the DHS shutdown Monday via unanimous consent on the House bill, but a single objection from any senator could keep it frozen.