Democrats push Homeland Security Department on DACA recipients After the agency called on DACA recipients to self-deport, Democrats are asking for answers on how mass deportations are affecting the group of immigrants also known as 'DREAMers.' Ximena Bustillo
Efforts pick up in Congress to force vote on release of Jeffrey Epstein files There's a renewed bipartisan push in Congress for information about the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein to be released, with some members trying to force a vote to release all related files. Domenico Montanaro
Hitler's bunker is now just a parking lot. But it's a 'dark tourism' attraction anyway Why evil histories sell. A visit to Hitler's bunker, and a deep dive into the economics and ethical quandaries of "dark tourism." Greg Rosalsky
'Founders Museum' from White House and PragerU blurs history, AI-generated fiction Historians say it's good to highlight America's founders, but the project takes too narrow a view of history. Kristian Monroe
Appeals court blocks Trump's use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans The president is using the wartime power to streamline the deportations of Venezuelans alleged to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The move has attracted legal challenges. Ximena Bustillo
Young GOP candidates are handling their congressional bids differently from Democrats A growing number of young Democrats have stepped up to run for Congress calling for generational change. Young Republicans seem to be following a different playbook, holding off on bids of their own. Elena Moore
Military lawyers called up to relieve a shortfall in immigration judges The move comes after the Justice Department last week made changes to who could qualify as a temporary immigration judge —effectively lowering the requirements and removing the need to have prior immigration experience. Ximena Bustillo
Trump administration blocks groups from voter registration at naturalization events Nongovernmental groups like the League of Women Voters are now barred from registering new voters at naturalization ceremonies, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced. Ashley Lopez
Tick tock: Congress has 14 legislative days to stop a government shutdown Congressional lawmakers return to D.C. with a massive September agenda, including efforts to avoid a government shutdown and a debate on whether to change the rules for confirming nominees. Barbara Sprunt
Missouri state attorney general named co-deputy director of FBI Missouri state attorney general Andrew Bailey was named co-deputy director of the FBI last month and takes office soon. He has a track record in office for opposing abortion and fighting for Trump. Jason Rosenbaum
