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Newly released Justice Department documents reveal Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a 2012 visit to Jeffrey Epstein's private island, years after claiming to have severed ties. Lutnick inquired about visiting Epstein's island for a meal with his family and another family. The documents also indicate continued contact and shared interests…

The Department of Homeland Security–which houses ICE and CBP–will be funded through a stopgap bill as the Senate attempts to negotiate reforms to the agencies

In nationwide day of action, people brave plunging cold temperatures to march in city and demonstrate against ICE

A federal judge warned Justice Department lawyers that they were making “dangerous" and “horrifying” statements when they said the Trump Administration can decide what part of history to display at National Park Service sites

Cotton futures posted losses of 30 to 46 points on Friday, with March down 64 points this week. Crude oil futures were up $0.32 per barrel on the day at $64.74. The US dollar index was back up $0.893 to $97.030. Friday’s Commitment of Traders report showed managed money adding...

A former Google engineer, Linwei Ding, has been convicted of stealing sensitive AI trade secrets, a case highlighting economic espionage concerns. Prosecutors revealed Ding transferred confidential data on Google's AI infrastructure to benefit China-linked firms. This verdict underscores the critical need to protect American technological leadership amid global competition.

Work requirements are kicking in for many older adults and parents of teenagers to continue receiving benefits from the biggest U.S. food aid program

While many coughs are often the result of viral infections, they can be a sign of something more serious

ANALYSIS: Trump’s desire to avoid giving in to media pressure is keeping DHS Secretary Kristi Noem safe for now, writes Andrew Feinberg, but the looming midterms may force him to discard his ‘no scalps’ rule