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U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael “Mike” Banks has stepped down effective immediately, becoming the latest senior immigration official to leave the Department of Homeland Security during a period of major leadership turnover under DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Banks confirmed his departure Thursday, ending a public service career that spanned nearly 37 years, including time in […]

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping opened their closely watched summit in Beijing with more than two hours of talks centered on global tensions, trade, Taiwan, and the escalating conflict involving Iran. Trump discussed the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israel war on Iran during his meeting with Xi, and according to the […]

The South Carolina Supreme Court has overturned the double-murder convictions of disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh, ruling that he did not receive a fair trial in the killings of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and son, Paul Murdaugh. In a unanimous 5-0 decision issued Wednesday, the court vacated Murdaugh’s 2023 convictions and consecutive life sentences, citing misconduct […]

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, handing President Donald Trump a key economic appointment as the central bank faces mounting pressure over inflation and interest rates. Warsh secured confirmation in a 54-45 vote that largely followed party lines, with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman joining Republicans […]