The Ukrainian military has announced that it struck a Russian ammunition plant, an oil terminal, and a weapons depot, while utilizing long-range drones — as Kyiv continues to target Moscow’s military infrastructure.
Read More Ukraine launches drone attack, hitting Russian ammo plant, oil terminal and weapons depot
Chicago Democrat Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Monday, creating what he described as “ICE-free zones,” in response to the federal immigration raids being conducted in the city.
Read More Chicago mayor introduces ‘ICE-free zones’ on city-owned property, says Trump admin ‘wants a rematch of the civil war’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tapped Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano to serve as the CEO of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Read More Bessent taps Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano to serve as IRS CEO
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that federal immigration agents will attend February’s Super Bowl in response to the NFL’s decision to feature Latin singer Bad Bunny, who recently skipped U.S. tour stops to protest the Trump administration’s mass deportations.
Read More DHS Secy Noem slams NFL over Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime pick, vows ICE will show up and ‘enforce the law’
The government shutdown continues on its fifth day, with little progress made as Democrats continue to hold out in an attempt to repeal the Trump administration’s prior spending cuts and restore Obamacare subsidies.
Read More Senate remains gridlocked as shutdown enters new week
President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers and property amid waves of “ongoing violent riots and lawlessness” in response to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity.
Read More Trump to deploy 300 Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago amid ‘ongoing violent riots and lawlessness’