Panel reviewing Trump’s $400m White House ballroom postpones vote

National Capital Planning Commission cites ‘large amount of public input’, with a majority opposing the plan Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A federal panel reviewing Donald Trump’s planned $400m ballroom addition to the White House postponed an expected vote on the project until next month, after receiving thousands of negative public … Read more

Illegal alien allegedly ran fake DHS branch, passed out ‘immunity’ cards during a $400 fraudulent course

An illegal migrant has been indicted after he allegedly created a fake branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and held fraudulent training seminars to sell DHS and FBI identification cards to attendees, saying the IDs would provide “immunity” from federal immigration officers.  Brazilian national Mario Cesar Dos Santos, Jr., 50, was indicted and … Read more

Schumer weaponizes Mullin nomination to demand DHS overhaul, says ‘rot’ goes beyond Noem

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., was just tapped to replace embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, but first he must be confirmed by the Senate. But with anger and frustration over the direction of the Department of Homeland Security under Noem still simmering, and the agency still shut down, Senate Democrats aren’t likely to make that … Read more

Fox News Poll: Socialism gaining ground among voters

Socialism is gaining ground with voters, as half say capitalism is not working and a growing number are open to a shift toward socialism. The latest Fox News survey, released Thursday, finds a record 38% think it would be a good thing for the United States to move away from capitalism and in the direction … Read more

Fox News Poll: Disapproval of ICE on the rise

An increasing number of voters disapprove of the job the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, or ICE, is doing, with nearly half wanting Congress to reduce its funding. That’s according to a new Fox News poll conducted before President Trump announced on Thursday that he will nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to replace Department … Read more