ICE crackdown divides swing state candidates as GOP nominee vows to mandate sheriff cooperation

Republican Wisconsin gubernatorial nominee Tom Tiffany vowed Wednesday to mandate cooperation between local sheriffs and federal immigration authorities, drawing a sharp contrast with Democrat David Crowley over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown during their general election debate. Tiffany said Wisconsin law enforcement agencies should be required to honor federal immigration detainers, arguing that coordination with … Read more

El-Sayed erupts at GOP rival over Muslim Brotherhood accusations in fiery Senate debate

During Wednesday night’s Michigan U.S. Senate debate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed passionately denied ties to the Muslim Brotherhood and admonished Republican Sen. Mike Rogers for attempting to link him to the organization. “[El-Sayed] was passionate about defunding the police,” Rogers said, responding to a question about law enforcement funding. “As a matter of fact, he asked … Read more

Nancy Pelosi’s office latest recipient of letter containing white powder

Former speaker is latest target of mailings sent to various Congress members in the lead-up to the midterm elections California representative Nancy Pelosi’s office received “a suspicious letter” on Wednesday in what appears to be the latest incident of ill-intentioned mailings targeted at US Congress members before the midterm elections. The offices of more than … Read more