Democratic lawmakers seek to block funds for military action in Cuba

A pair of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday unveiled legislation to block the government from using funds for military action against Cuba without the consent of Congress, as President Trump floats a takeover of the island. The bill was introduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), the ranking member of the House...

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DHS can do more to prevent asylum fraud

The Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule last month that would increase the time asylum-seeking aliens must wait before applying for work authorization. Media reports have treated it like a harsh, draconian change. But if anything, the final rule should go even further to prevent asylum fraud. An alien in the U.S. cannot obtain...

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Could Partial Government Shutdown Stretch Into Easter?

As the partial government shutdown drags on, lawmakers have hit another roadblock in the battle to fund the Department of Homeland Security with Democrats' counteroffer being rejected by Republicans. It comes as the standoff is now in danger of stretching into the looming Easter recess. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

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