Trump’s border security plans face potential obstacle in Senate parliamentarian

President-elect Trump’s GOP allies in Congress want to jam tough immigration and border security reforms through the Senate using a special fast track known as budget reconciliation, but face a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Trump transition team begins work, obstacles remain for RFK Jr. and Elon Musk's potential inclusion

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has started planning and staffing positions in the upcoming administration. Roles for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Elon Musk are still in question. CBS ...

What migrants and border officials are saying about Trump's border plans

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants as part of his immigration overhaul. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez ...

Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan

The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.

Student protesters face potential Trump crackdown

Student protesters could be in the crossfire of the Trump administration’s crackdown on colleges, with activists increasingly concerned about freedom of speech for pro-Palestinian advocates. ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

5 obstacles Republicans will face on the road to tax cuts

Republicans are facing some tough decisions regarding their desired tax cuts as one of their top legislative priorities, some of which have dogged the conference for years. While there is broad GOP ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Watch live: Trump gives remarks on immigration, border security in Texas

Former President Trump will give remarks to the press Friday afternoon from Austin, Texas, focusing on immigration and border security, according to his campaign. Trump has leaned in to the issue ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Border Militias Prepare to Assist With Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans

Militias that patrol the US border with Mexico are thrilled that Donald Trump has been elected—and plan to be a “valuable resource” to the incoming administration, whether or not they’re asked.

Tech - Wired - 2 days ago

Jeffries: Pelosi is not undermining me

“It's an honor to stand on the shoulders of Speaker Nancy Pelosi,” he said Sunday.

Politics - Politico - 6 days ago

Trump calls for 25% tariff for Mexico goods over illegal immigration, border security

Former President Donald Trump threatened a tariff on Mexican goods over the flow of drugs and illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump's remarks in North Carolina occurred just hours ...

WATCH: Trump: 'We overcame obstacles that nobody thought possible'

Former Pres. Trump addressed supporters on Election Night: “This was a movement like nobody’s ever seen before, and frankly, I believe this was the greatest political movement of all-time.”

Many obstacles to Trump’s mass deportation promise: Ex-ICE official

President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to deport 11 million migrants in the U.S. illegally has more than a few obstacles.

Politics - The Hill - November 8

'Shock and awe': What Trump's 'border czar' has said he plans to do starting on Day 1

Based on media appearances and public forums, here's what former acting ICE director Tom Homan has said he will do starting Day 1 as the nation's new "border czar."

All of Trump’s nominees must face questioning in Senate confirmation hearings

For the Senate to go into recess specifically to avoid its constitutional duties would be a shameful first in American history.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump's defense secretary pick faces new headwind, meets with senators

As Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, tried to build support among senators, he faced a newly released police report about an alleged sexual assault. Hegseth said the ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

How Trump plans to avoid Senate fights over Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump says he wants the next Senate Republican leader to allow "recess appointments." This would allow the White House to temporarily bypass confirmation votes for high-level ...

Elon Musk asks voters to brace for 'hardship' as billionaire plans deep spending cuts from potential Trump cabinet post

In the home stretch of the 2024 election, voters who’ve been weighing both campaigns’ proposals to tackle living costs are now hearing a new pitch from the Republican side: accept some short-term ...

US senator says Trump would laugh at Canada's military spending as Canadian security forum begins

A U.S. senator and supporter of Donald Trump said Friday the president-elect would laugh at Canada’s current military spending plans and said the country must do more

World - ABC News - Yesterday

Graham: Use budget reconciliation to bypass filibuster and pass border security legislation

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), one of President-elect Trump’s strongest allies in the Senate, is calling on Republicans to advance ambitious economic and border security legislation through Congress ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Survey: Border security and terrorism top threats for EU citizens

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Trump promised no taxes on Social Security benefits. It's too soon to plan on that change, experts say

Even with Trump win and a Republican majority, plans to nix taxes on Social Security benefits may still face hurdles.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Trump’s plan to cut taxes on Social Security benefits may cost beneficiaries more in the long run

The president-elect’s plan may do more harm than good, experts said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Social Security bill to expand benefits is in the hands of the Senate

The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.

Senate Homeland Security hearing with Wray and Mayorkas postponed

FBI Director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were scheduled to take part in a Senate hearing on worldwide threats Thursday, but that hearing was canceled. CBS ...

Trump ‘most likely’ needs 60 votes in Senate to enact tariff plan, Sen. Rick Scott suggests

There's a debate as to whether President-elect Donald Trump can enact a sweeping tariff plan with or without congressional approval.

Business - CNBC - November 10

Reader reactions to a potential Trump victory

With just hours until polling stations open, the race for the White House is too close to call — but what do people around the world think of a possible second Trump presidency?

World - Financial Times - November 4

Potential Trump Cabinet members, policies

Donald Trump's transition team is focusing on potential Cabinet members for the former president's second term in the White House. The Trump administration may also institute quick policy changes ...

Here’s what can stall Trump’s tax and tariff plans

Surging 10-year Treasury yields could temper Trump administration plans that risk growing the large U.S. deficit.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

A simple plan to fix Social Security? Be very suspicious.

This proposal would undermine support for the program and delay a real solution

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Trump announces Tom Homan as incoming border czar

President-elect Donald Trump announced late that Tom Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be his administration's "border czar."

Politics - NBC News - November 11

Trump taps Tom Homan for "border czar"

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tom Homan as his "border czar." Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be overseeing border security and the ...

Rays stadium drama and potential relocation could upend MLB's expansion plans

In the wake of Hurricane Milton recovery, Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said moving the Rays out of town entirely 'is not an unlikely conclusion.'

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Laura Gillen defeats Rep. Anthony D’Esposito in heated NY rematch focused on border security

Democrats scored a key House win on Long Island, unseating a Republican accused of an affair and patronage.

Politics - Politico - November 7

Henry Cuellar: Democrats should focus on border security, cost of living rather than 'talk of joy’

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said Democrats failed to connect with voters due to unrelatable talking points during a Tuesday appearance on "NewsNation Now" with Connell McShane. He also highlighted ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Arizona immigrants fear return to mass arrests as state passes ‘secure our border’ act

A generation of Arizonans revolted against hardline immigration policies and won important battles. This year, the state voted to bring those policies back. The news that Arizona voters on 5 ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Senator Mark Warner on Election Security: ‘The Vote Tallying Process Is Good’

The Virginia senator discusses how to mitigate the threat landscape for voters.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators to secure support for expected nomination

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was with Vice President-elect JD Vance on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

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