U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will direct Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and other relevant agencies to begin ...

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

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

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.

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 ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused SAVE America Act opponents of wanting illegal immigrants to vote while ...

In President Donald Trump’s quest to overhaul American elections, the panel discusses the new citizenship requirements the policy would demand and whether it’s a pretext to suppress voting rights.

It may be then confusing to learn that the DHS itself regulates state’s requirements for obtaining a REAL ID including proof of lawful residence. As per law and DHS’s execution of the law, someone ...

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

It defies logic that the Democrats would not support the Save Act, even though it's wildly popular among all Americans ...

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