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ICE says stun gloves would be less harsh than Tasers, pepper spray

ICE said its pursuit of electrified shock gloves is meant to be a less violent option for officers and agents seeking to gain control of unruly individuals, reducing the need to use a Taser, baton or pepper spray.

September 18, 2026

DOJ says 18- to 20-year-olds can’t be barred from buying handguns

The Justice Department released a new opinion Friday saying federal laws prohibiting the sale of handguns to adults under age 21 can't be squared with the Constitution and can no longer be enforced.

September 18, 2026

Texas shuts down company that coached Chinese on birthright citizenship

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Friday that his lawsuit has shut down a "birth tourism" company that specialized in helping Chinese women game the immigration system and travel to the U.S. to have babies for automatic citizenship.

September 18, 2026

Trump pulls nomination of Schroyer as ICE director

The White House has pulled its nomination of Lance Schroyer to be the new head of ICE, marking the latest in a long line of failed nominees for the position.

September 17, 2026

Judge bans Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center without permission

A federal judge issued an order Thursday forbidding the demolition of the Kennedy Center's main building, moving to prevent a repeat of what President Trump did to the White House's East Wing last year.

September 17, 2026

ICE agent who fought extradition now in custody in Minnesota

Christian Castro, the ICE officer whom authorities have accused of assaulting a migrant and lying about it, has been taken into custody in Minnesota.

September 17, 2026

Florida GOP congresswoman scolds Trump on immigration in stunning campaign ad

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar has released a campaign ad declaring that President Trump went "too far" with his mass deportations, warning him he's losing Hispanic voters who put him back in the White House.

September 17, 2026

Kennedy Center is closed; nobody can say for how long

The Kennedy Center shut down this week because the executive director felt the building was no longer safe, but could reopen in a week, government lawyers told a federal judge on Thursday.

September 17, 2026

Feds take aim at California city’s ‘illogical’ gun permit fees in new Second Amendment challenge

The Justice Department has sued San Jose over the California city's nearly $1,600 fee for residents to obtain a firearms carry permit, saying the "exorbitant" rate unconstitutionally burdens Second Amendment rights.

September 17, 2026

House subpoenas Fairfax County’s prosecutor over sanctuary policy fight

The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano for information about his alleged sanctuary policy offering lenient treatment to illegal immigrants.

September 16, 2026

Rep. Beatty asks judge to block Kennedy Center closure

Fresh off a court victory preventing President Trump from slapping his name on the Kennedy Center, Rep. Joyce Beatty asked the judge on Wednesday to head off his plan for a two-year shutdown for renovations.

September 16, 2026

Hitman who dismembered bodies for cartel slapped with terrorism charge

Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced terrorism charges against a Mexican hitman who admitted he was a go-to man when the Gulf Cartel needed to dispose of a body.

September 16, 2026

Arlington County cancels Flock camera contract amid public surveillance fears

The Arlington County Board voted Tuesday to shut down its fleet of Flock license plate-reading cameras and expunge most of the collected data, bowing to residents' privacy concerns.

September 16, 2026

Federal judge refers Philadelphia’s district attorney for prosecution

A federal judge referred Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Tuesday to the U.S. attorney's office for possible prosecution, saying he appeared to have misled the court over a case where he's trying to free a murder convict.

September 15, 2026

Patel touts record crime drop, stands by Flock cameras before Senate panel

The FBI over the last 18 months has helped usher in the largest drop in homicides in history, increased arrests of violent criminals and rescues of child victims, and captured all 10 of its most wanted fugitives, Director Kash Patel told senators on Tuesday.

September 15, 2026

Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately, but Trump says no repairs until his name is added

The Kennedy Center's board voted Tuesday to immediately close for a two-year refurbishment, saying the building suffers from severe structural damage and poses a danger.

September 15, 2026

Kennedy Center board votes to shut down building, minutes after Trump name ruling

The Kennedy Center's board voted Tuesday to shut down the iconic performing arts facility, saying the building is collapsing and has become a danger.

September 15, 2026

Border czar Tom Homan confirms ICE is probing Rep. Ilhan Omar for immigration crimes

White House border czar Tom Homan has confirmed that ICE is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar to see if she obtained her U.S. citizenship through fraud.

September 15, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel defends Flock cameras, says they’ve saved children from predators

FBI Director Kash Patel mounted a strong defense for Flock cameras on Tuesday, telling senators they help solve crimes and rescue children from sexual predators.

September 15, 2026

FBI agent wanted criminal probe of Elon Musk over DOGE activities

An FBI agent last year tried to get colleagues to open a criminal investigation into Elon Musk after DOGE sent an email asking government employees to name five things they accomplished in a week.

September 15, 2026