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Senate Democrats Block D.H.S. Funding Again Over Enforcement Guardrails

For the third time, a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed as Democrats refused to support the money without new restrictions on federal immigration agents.

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Noem Defends Describing Minneapolis Protesters’ Actions as Domestic Terrorism

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, told senators she got her information from agents on the ground. But the heads of two immigration agencies said last month it did not come from them.

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How The Times Handles the Congressional Hearing Circus

Three editors in Washington discuss their approach to coverage of politicians and witnesses who sometimes seem to be performing for the cameras.

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Epstein Built Ties to U.S. Customs Officers, Prompting Criminal Investigation

Jeffrey Epstein cultivated friendly relationships with several customs officers in the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering food, advice and even musical gigs.

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What to Know About the Homeland Security Shutdown

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed on Saturday amid a standoff over restrictions that Democrats have demanded for federal immigration agents. But much of its work continues.

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Inside the Debacle That Led to the Closure of El Paso’s Airspace

The F.A.A., citing “a grave risk of fatalities” from a new technology being used on the Mexican border, got caught in a stalemate with the Pentagon, which deemed the weapon “necessary.”

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Congress Jets Off as D.H.S. Shuts Down

Despite a deadlock over funding for the agency, lawmakers left town and left Democratic and White House negotiators to try to work out a deal in their absence.

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Push for Body Cameras for D.H.S. Underscores Trump Administration’s Shift

Immigration enforcement agencies have received tens of millions in funding for body camera programs, which the Trump administration proposed cutting — until recently.

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Pretti Shooting Thrusts Border Patrol’s History of Aggressive Tactics Into View

Officials have struggled to provide oversight of the agency, even as local communities and civil rights groups have documented episodes of violence.

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Don Lemon Arrested by Federal Agents Over Minnesota Church Protest

Three others were also arrested on charges that they had violated federal law during the church protest this month, reviving a case that was rejected last week by a magistrate judge.

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