Politics
Political Shifts and Campaign Updates
Former private prison official David Venturella is set to serve as acting ICE chief. Rep. Jen Kiggans faces calls from Democrats to resign over controversial comments. Former President Obama met with Texas state Rep. James Talarico for his Senate campaign.
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NPR
Compared to the start of President Trump's second term, David Venturella takes over an agency with a larger workforce, more financial resources — and also a continued funding lapse.
2026-05-13 01:12 UTC
Axios
Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) is facing growing calls from Democrats to resign over what they say is her agreement with a radio host's derogatory comments about House Minority Leader Hakeem
2026-05-13 00:32 UTC
The Hill
Former President Obama on Tuesday met with Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the Lone Star State to support his Senate campaign. The former president met with Talarico and Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, who is running for Texas governor, at a taco shop in Austin, according to The Associa
2026-05-13 01:13 UTC