Federal-Overreach

DHS Secretary Announces Additional Chicago Property Purchase for ICE Operations

2025-10-09 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the department is purchasing additional Chicago real estate to expand ICE operations, stating ‘We’re doubling down’ on federal control amid strong local opposition from Governor JB Pritzker. The property purchases represent federal overreach into …

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Diplomatic Security Service Agents Begin Patrolling Washington DC Streets, Making Arrests for Minor Offenses

2025-08-26 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) agents, whose mandate is protecting diplomats and securing U.S. embassies abroad, began patrolling Washington DC streets alongside FBI, Customs and Border Patrol, and U.S. Marshals Service, making arrests for minor offenses unrelated to diplomatic security. The DSS …

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