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Trump Threatens Government Shutdown without Wall Funds

December 12, 2018 David Hubler

In a surreal, televised Oval Office squabble between President Trump, Nancy Pelosi and Charles Schumer, the president threatened a government shutdown unless Congress funds his border wall.

Columnists

Can The New House Democratic Majority Agree on Health Care, Immigration and 'Green' Issues?

December 12, 2018 John Ubaldi

Health care, the environment and immigration are three hot topics on Capitol Hill. Will all Democratic factions in the House unite on these issues?

Terrorism & Threats

'I Can See Myself Carrying Out This Operation.' Feds Say Man Was Planning Synagogue Attack For ISIS.

December 12, 2018 In Homeland Security Staff

A man was arrested on charges that he attempted to support the Islamic State by planning an attack on a synagogue in Toledo after the Pittsburgh massacre.

Politics & Government

Nancy Pelosi Mocks Trump's 'Manhood' After 'Wild' Oval Office Meet, Says She Tried To 'Be The Mom'

December 12, 2018 In Homeland Security Staff

Pelosi mocked President Trump's "manhood" and questioned his basic understanding of government spending during a closed-door meeting with House Democrats.

Global News

Attack At Christmas Market In French City Kills 3, Wounds 12

December 12, 2018 In Homeland Security Staff

A man who had been flagged as a possible extremist sprayed gunfire near the famous Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg – killing three.

Homeland Security

Ex-Judges To ICE: End Immigration Arrests At Courthouses

December 12, 2018 In Homeland Security Staff

Retired state and federal judges called on U.S. immigration officials to stop making arrests at courthouses of people suspected of being here illegally.

Terrorism & Threats

Iraq Marks Anniversary Of Victory Over Islamic State

December 11, 2018 In Homeland Security Staff

Iraq celebrated the anniversary of its victory over the Islamic State, which has most of the territory it once held but still carries out sporadic attacks.

Cybersecurity

Touch ID Scam a Threat to Health Apps and Other Users

December 11, 2018 Glynn Cosker

Scam apps, disguised as health assistants, take money by asking people to use Touch ID to open a calorie tracker or a similar seemingly legitimate function.

U.S.

Agency: Fear Of Returning Home Spikes At US-Mexico Border

December 11, 2018 In Homeland Security Staff

The number of people expressing fear of returning to their home countries when stopped at the U.S. border with Mexico has spiked, according to figures released Monday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Global News

Another Diplomat Was Diagnosed With 'Havana Syndrome.' Here's What We Know.

December 11, 2018 In Homeland Security Staff

Havana Syndrome: Last week, another Canadian diplomat was diagnosed with a mysterious disease so weird it's been referred to in some circles as "the thing."