Sanctuary City Policies

"Sanctuary city" mayors defend the policies to Congress

Democratic mayors from four major U.S. cities defended their "sanctuary city" policies on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. House Republicans have criticized these policies, which limit local law ...

CBS News - 17h

Here’s what to know about the hearing on ‘sanctuary cities.’

The leaders of Boston, New York, Chicago and Denver will appear before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

The New York Times - 1d

Fresh executive order targets sanctuary cities, federal aid for undocumented migrants

The action marks Trump’s latest attempt to crack down on illegal immigration.

Politico - Feb. 20

‘Sanctuary city’ mayors hope to avoid an embarrassing spectacle in Congress

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working with former Biden lawyer Dana Remus as the city prepares to gather — and redact — documents that might expose municipal employees to political attacks for ...

Politico - 4d

Watch live: House Oversight Committee holds hearing with 'sanctuary city' mayors

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday morning will hear from four Democratic mayors in a hearing where they will be expected to defend their cities' sanctuary status — ...

The Hill - 1d

Watch Live: Democratic mayors of "sanctuary cities" testify before Congress

The mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City are testifying before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday on their immigration policies.

CBS News - 1d

Comer and Pressley spar over crime data during hearing on sanctuary cities

During a House Oversight hearing, Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and Chair James Comer, R-Ky., argued over an article that claims U.S.-born Americans commit more violent crimes than immigrants. ...

NBC News - 20h

G.O.P. Representatives and Democratic Mayors Spar Over Sanctuary Cities

At a House hearing, the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City rejected accusations that they were harboring criminals by not aiding deportation efforts.

The New York Times - 17h

Mayor Eric Adams Grilled by Democrats at ‘Sanctuary City’ Hearing

Democratic lawmakers grilled Mayor Eric Adams of New York City over the circumstances behind the Justice Department’s move to dismiss his criminal case.

The New York Times - 18h

Democratic mayors push back on sanctuary city criticism at House hearing

The mayors of four so-called "sanctuary cities" testified before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, where they defended their jurisdictions' immigration policies and treatment of ...

CBS News - 15h

‘We don’t apologize’ for being a sanctuary city: Santa Cruz mayor

The mayors of four major U.S. sanctuary cities defended their cities’ status in a hearing Wednesday.

The Hill - 4h

Denver mayor speaks about city's response to immigrant influx at "sanctuary cities" hearing

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston appeared Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee to speak about his experience leading a "sanctuary city." See Johnston's full remarks.

CBS News - 20h

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu notes immigrants' role in city's success at "sanctuary cities" hearing

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu told Congress on Wednesday that positives about her city came "not in spite of our immigrants, but because of them." See Wu's full opening statement at the House Oversight ...

CBS News - 19h

Live updates: Trump touts 'unrelenting action' in speech; mayors grilled on 'sanctuary cities'

President Trump celebrated early action during his second term in a record-length speech to Congress on Tuesday night, drawing rounds of applause from Republicans and continual protests from ...

The Hill - 23h

NYC Mayor Eric Adams highlights crime drop in opening statement at "sanctuary cities" hearing

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared before the Republican-led House Oversight Committee Wednesday to speak about his city's immigration policies. See Adams' opening statement.

CBS News - 20h

New York, Denver, Chicago and Boston mayors give opening statements at "sanctuary cities" hearing

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu all appeared Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee for a hearing on ...

CBS News - 19h

Rep. Gabe Evans says Denver's sanctuary city status attracts violent crime

President Trump boasted about his new administration's record on immigration during his address to Congress, saying he has implemented "the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in ...

CBS News - 18h

'Blood on your hands': Mayors from 'sanctuary cities' grilled during House hearing

The Mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City testified in front of the House Oversight Committee during a blockbuster hearing on sanctuary cities

ABC News - 5h

Takeaways From a Contentious Hearing on Big-City Immigration Policies

Republicans accused the mayors of New York, Chicago, Denver and Boston of providing sanctuary to criminals, while Democrats pointed to falling crime rates and defended helping the needy.

The New York Times - 16h

Trump’s Russia policy is a dangerous anachronism

This anachronism imposes on the contemporary world a scheme of the two spheres of control, one of which does not actually exist.

The Hill - Feb. 24

Paramount Pulls Back on D.E.I. Policies

The company has a merger with Skydance pending before the Federal Communications Commission, whose chief has criticized diversity, equity and inclusion hiring programs.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

The Dark Heart of Trump’s Foreign Policy

The journalist Fareed Zakaria discusses the worldview emerging from Trump’s foreign policy decisions regarding Ukraine, Gaza, China and beyond.

The New York Times - 5d

‘It’s fun and it’s happy’: Beauty mogul Laura Geller on transforming a boring bachelor pad into her personal sanctuary

When it came to making over the first home she ever bought, the beauty-brand founder’s approach was ‘Age is nothing but a number.’

MarketWatch - 7h

Guardiola undaunted by task of rebuilding City

Pep Guardiola has said building a new team at Manchester City isn't the "biggest challenge" of his career.

ESPN - Feb. 25

Trump's Ukraine policy alarming European leaders

There is alarm in Europe as leaders try to come to terms with the major foreign policy shift on Ukraine from the Trump administration. This week President Trump blamed Ukraine for Russia's invasion ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

America's Russia policy is a failure of critical thinking and foresight

This persistent inability to appreciate the thinking exposed by another great power is especially striking given that Russia’s policies have not changed at all since the days of Ivan the Terrible ...

The Hill - Feb. 22

Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders

iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issues

Financial Times - Feb. 24

What the German election result means for green policy

Also in today’s newsletter, will Big Pharma pay into the UN’s new biodiversity fund?

Financial Times - Feb. 26

BP shareholders want it to make money, not climate policy

The oil and gas producer faces criticism for its shift away from green energy, but many support it.

BBC News - Feb. 26

What is Trump really thinking with his Ukraine policy?

President Trump's recent inflammatory rhetoric towards Ukraine is likely motivated by his desire to cultivate strategic unpredictability and his perception of Ukraine as a less important ...

The Hill - Feb. 26

How Trump Has Undermined U.S. Climate Policy

President Trump has quickly transformed America’s approach to the environment, withholding funds and stretching the limits of presidential power.

The New York Times - 4d

Breaking down Hegseth's cyber policy against Russia

There appears to be confusion over the Defense Department's cyber policy against Russia after a directive from secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Ellee Watson explains.

CBS News - 1d

Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Defense, foreign policy issues to watch for in Trump's speech ...

The Hill - 1d