Congress cannot talk tough on illegal immigration while quietly rewarding illegal work and all the other benefits that illegal immigrants reap using taxpayer identification numbers.

Proof of legality isn’t a priority for immigration officials targeting the Latino community ...

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is claiming without evidence that Democrats want "illegal aliens to vote in our elections." ...

As reported by Bloomberg, the final rule signed by Noem instructs TSA to use "alien" throughout its regulations. Bloomberg's coverage notes that the terminology change is part of a broader effort ...

Failures at massive scale can only teach if people are willing to learn.

GOP lawmakers prefer a more targeted approach as the president rails against mail-in ballots.

Fox News doesn’t want a war with Iran and is trying to persuade its most famous viewer, Donald Trump, that it’s a bad idea. On Fox & Friends Friday morning, host Rachel Campos-Duffy urged Trump to ...

President Donald Trump urged Iran to reach a deal through diplomacy and alluded to potential military action if talks fail as he made remarks at the first meeting of his Board of Peace.

The House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at enhancing election security ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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