WASHINGTON (AP) — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will soon expand immigration operations in Chicago. Noem confirmed plans for the stepped up presence of federal agents in the nation’s third-largest city in a CBS News’ “Face the Nation” interview on Sunday. DHS last week requested the Naval Station Great…… MORE
As Congress returns to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats or around them as a government shutdown looms. The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with conversations among Senate Republicans about changing the chamber’s rules to thwart Democratic stalling…… MORE
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military says it has killed the longtime spokesperson for Hamas’ armed wing. The announcement was made Sunday as the country’s security cabinet met to discuss the expanding offensive in some of Gaza’s most populated areas. An official who spoke on condition of anonymity told The Associated Press…… MORE
NEW YORK (AP) — A month after Congress voted to strip public media of public money, PBS and NPR stations are working to cope — and survive. More than 500 radio and television stations are affected, and while some have issues in common, most have problems and strategies unique to their own area. For example,…… MORE
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian officials want to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders next week to discuss recent developments in efforts to end the three-year war with Russia. The proposed meetings appear designed to add momentum to the push for peace. Zelenskyy expressed frustration Friday with…… MORE