Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) held a press conference on Wednesday, blaming what she called President Donald Trump’s “hateful rhetoric” for contributing to a hostile political climate after a man was arrested on charges of attacking her at a town hall in Minneapolis the day before. Omar, a Somali refugee, has been a frequent target of Trump’s criticism and said the incident reflects […]

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has chosen Colin McDonald to serve as the inaugural head of a newly created Department of Justice division focused on combating fraud nationwide. In a Truth Social post, Trump said he was pleased to nominate McDonald, a longtime federal prosecutor, to head the department he created “to catch […]

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins faced questioning Tuesday from lawmakers over the proposed overhaul of the Veterans Health Administration, as they raised concerns about staffing cuts, accountability, and whether the reorganization risks disrupting veterans’ care. The plan, known as RISE, short for “restructure for impact and sustainability,”  would reshape how the VA manages and oversees healthcare […]

A federal judge in Minnesota on Wednesday canceled testimony scheduled from acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons, but not without sharply rebuking the agency for what he described as a pattern of ignoring court orders in immigration cases.  Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schlitz, a George W. Bush appointee, had ordered Lyons to […]