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Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it?

Trump promises to end birthright citizenship: What is it and could he do it?

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Donald Trump has promised to end birthright citizenship as soon as he gets into office to...

What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary

What to know about Kristi Noem, Trump's pick for Homeland Security secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to head the Department of Homeland Security, one...

Secret Service report offers new details on failures during Trump assassination attempt

Secret Service report offers new details on failures during Trump assassination attempt

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new Secret Service report into the July assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump said multiple...

Migrant families separated under Trump still feel the fallout and they fear his return to office

Migrant families separated under Trump still feel the fallout and they fear his return to office

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sixteen-year-old Billy's friends at his rural high school in the South don't know he was one of...

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs 'fundamental reform'

Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs 'fundamental reform'

WASHINGTON (AP) -- An independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally faulted the...

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

Federal money to help states hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton nears $2 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit...

This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

This is FEMA's role in preparing for Hurricane Milton

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hurricane Milton is set to slam Florida on Wednesday evening -- the second hurricane to strike in...

Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border

Biden administration doubles down on tough asylum restrictions at border

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Biden administration said Monday it is making asylum restrictions at the southern border even tougher, as...

Trump is pointing to new numbers on migrants with criminal pasts. Here's what they show

Trump is pointing to new numbers on migrants with criminal pasts. Here's what they show

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans are pointing to newly released immigration enforcement data to bolster their argument that the Biden administration...

Trump warns he'll expel migrants under key Biden immigration programs

Trump warns he'll expel migrants under key Biden immigration programs

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former President Donald Trump, who has made anti-immigration rhetoric a key part of his reelection campaign, warned...

The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump

The Secret Service again faces scrutiny after another gunman targets Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) -- For the second time in more than two months, the Secret Service that protects the highest echelon...

US agency tasked with border security to pay $45 million over pregnancy discrimination, lawyers say

The agency responsible for securing the country's land and air border crossings is settling a case that alleged the agency...

Secret Service chief noted a 'zero fail mission.' After Trump rally, she's facing calls to resign

Secret Service chief noted a 'zero fail mission.' After Trump rally, she's facing calls to resign

WASHINGTON (AP) -- When Kimberly Cheatle led the Secret Service's operations to safeguard the American president and other dignitaries, she...

This is how Secret Service protection has changed for presidents over the years

This is how Secret Service protection has changed for presidents over the years

WASHINGTON (AP) -- During Abraham Lincoln's presidency, anyone could come to the White House and see him. Come they did...