In the history section on ICE’s website, one line reads: “Despite U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s relatively young age, its functional history predates the modern birth of the agency by more than 200 years.” That phrasing of “functional history” stands out. We know that ICE was created in 2003. So what exactly do they mean […]

There’s a mess at the Department of Homeland Security right now.  The rumors that the agency’s top boss, Kristi Noem, is about to be fired won’t go away. Not to mention the various reports of DHS workers describing a “culture of fear” because of staffing upheavals throughout the department’s agencies. And on top of all […]

Editor’s note, February 21, 4 pm ET: President Trump said Saturday that he would impose a global tariff of 15 percent to replace the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. This story was originally published on February 20. President Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy so far has been to speak loudly and carry […]

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump’s tariffs are unlawful, the Supreme Court said on Friday.   What just happened? In a 6-3 decision, the Court struck down the sprawling tariffs […]

Editor’s note, February 21, 4 pm ET: President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would impose a global tariff of 15 percent to replace the tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. The following story was originally published on February 20. The Supreme Court just upended President Donald Trump’s trade war. In a 6-3 decision, […]