Deb Fischer

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The president has shown an interest in high-profile aircraft throughout his administration, accepting a new Air Force One from Qatar and backing military pilots accused of unsafe maneuvers

Republican senators signaled support for imposing consequences on sanctuary cities after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin floated a proposal to pull Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from airports in jurisdictions that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities

Powell Wins Nebraska Democratic House Primary, DDHQ Projects

Hegseth is also expected to face questions on the administration's military strategy toward Iran as peace talks remain stalled between Washington and Tehran

For his part, the Pentagon chief softened his tone from hearings before Congress nearly two weeks ago, notably avoiding the same pointed criticism of lawmakers in his opening remarks as he outlined the Trump administration’s efforts to ramp up production of weapons and other military capabilities

And in New Jersey, Democratic Mayor Ras Baraka of Newark, who grabbed national attention last year as he was arrested during an anti-ICE protest outside a federal immigration detention center, is facing seven challengers as he seeks a fourth term steering the Garden State's largest city

The FCC, which regulates the broadcast industry, announced its early review on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump publicly called on ABC to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for a joke he made about first lady Melania Trump last week

Newly minted Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro faces a First Amendment fight now that the FCC has threatened ABC’s station licenses as President Trump calls for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired

Democrats see their fortunes improve in Ohio, Nebraska, Georgia and North Carolina

In Nebraska’s Senate race, a Trump-supporting, anti-abortion pastor is running as a Democrat

US beef prices set record highs last year, benefiting ranchers who largely supported Trump, due to strong consumer demand and declining cattle supplies

The protest was held against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Fremont on Thursday, local time

Members of the organizing group sat on the floor of the Hart Senate Office Building and carried banners that read "Do Justice, Love kindness, Abolish ICE."