Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco on end of Title 42
Monaco said she is "concerned about the increase in illegal immigration" as well as "human smuggling" and "drug smuggling."
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House approves removal of bust of justice who wrote decision protecting slavery
The measure replaces the bust of former Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney with late Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Fed hikes key interest rate for seventh time this year
Rates are at their highest level in 15 years as policymakers try to tamp down inflation without torpedoing the economy.
Lawmaker Eva Kaili, 3 others charged in alleged bribery scheme
Formerly one of the vice presidents of European Parliament, Kaili remained in detention Wednesday as her hearing was postponed by a judge.
Georgia secretary of state wants to end general election runoffs
Georgia's top elections official is urging lawmakers to end general election runoffs, but isn't offering any specific proposals.
Short-term government funding bill passes House
The measure extends funding for federal agencies for one week, and gives Congress additional time to finish crafting and clear a mammoth, longer-term spending package.
Legal immigration to the U.S. rebounds after pandemic decline
The State Department issued 493,000 visas to immigrants overseas who had applied to move to the U.S. permanently, a 73% jump from fiscal year 2021.
Oregon governor commutes all 17 of the state's death sentences
Kate Brown said they'll get life in prison without the possibility of parole instead. A leading Republican state lawmaker said, "Democrats have consistently chosen criminals over victims."
Former CIA operations chief Andrew Makridis reflects on CIA career
Makridis was a presidential briefer for President George W. Bush.
House, Senate negotiators say they have framework for government spending bill
Congress is also expected to pass a short-term funding extension in order to avoid a government shutdown.
Seven charged in Russian smuggling ring involving New Hampshire and New Jersey residents
Seven people — including five Russian nationals — were indicted in an alleged scheme to ship military-grade technologies from U.S. to Russia.
Late civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis to be honored with postage stamp
The U.S. Postal Service said it sought to celebrate Lewis' legacy, and his commitment to preserving civil rights.
Biden signs Respect for Marriage Act
"Marriage is a simple proposition: Who do you love and will you be loyal to that person you love? It's not more complicated than that," the president said.
19 GOP-led states ask court to delay end of Title 42 border restrictions
Title 42, which has allowed U.S. border officials to swiftly expel hundreds of thousands of migrants on public health grounds, is set to end on Dec. 21.
Pentagon preparing plan to send Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine
The U.S. "is poised to" provide at least one Patriot missile battery to Ukraine once the plan is approved, according to a U.S. official.
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
FlyDubai captain tells survival story to India's leader: "I was fighting for my life"
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Ex-Florida congressman sentenced to 10 years in Venezuela lobbying case
Kennedy Center Honors to take place at Capital One Arena
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
5 EU nations planning to follow U.S. with deportations to third countries
