Justice Department Ruling Narrows DACA Protections
The order in the case involving Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago came from the Board of Immigration Appeals, an administrative court within the Justice Department.
Politics
DOJ Proposal Would Pause State Bar Investigations
Then-Attorney General Pam Bondi answers questions from the media at the U.S. Capitol on March 18, 2026. Bondi is one of several DOJ officials who've faced ethics complaints with state bar associations in recent years.
Justice Department Reauthorizes Pentobarbital, Permits Firing Squads
The U.S. Department of Justice logo is seen on a podium before a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington, on May 6, 2025.
Appeals Court Blocks Trump's Border Asylum Suspension
President Trump speaks during an event on health care affordability in the Oval Office at the White House on Thursday in Washington.
Massive serac obstructs Everest spring climbing route
A dangerous chunk of glacial ice, or serac, not far above Mount Everest's Base Camp is blocking the climbing route to the summit and shortening the already-brief window for climbers in the busiest spring season.
Bengal, Tamil Nadu Record Turnout; AAP Defections to BJP
Skip next section Raghav Chadha quits AAP, joins BJP with 7 other MPs April 24, 2026 Raghav Chadha quits AAP, joins BJP with 7 other MPs Raghav Chadha had been with Aam Aadmi Party since its inceptionImage: ANI/IMAGO Prominent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha resigned from the party and has joined the ruling
Thai opposition lawmakers to face trial over lese‑majesté changes
Thailand's Supreme Court said on Friday it had accepted a petition accusing 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over a 2021 attempt to amend the country's law protecting the monarchy from criticism.
Why Trump Pledged $1 Billion for the Great Salt Lake
Bison walk on the dry lake bed of the Great Salt Lake on April 08, 2026 near Syracuse, Utah.
Middle East Ceasefires Strain; Navy Secretary Departs
Tension In Two Ceasefires, Navy Secretary Out, Trump's Slumping Approval Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.
Democrats Lead Fundraising, Republicans Hold Big Cash Advantage
Texas Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico waves to the crowd before speaking Mar. 4 in Austin. Talarico raised $27m in the first quarter of 2026, leading a pack of Democrats who outraised Republicans in several key Senate matchups.
Separated by ICE Wins World Press Photo 2026
Distraught girls cling to their father, Luis, as ICE detains him following an immigration hearing in New York City on Aug. 26, 2025. Luis was the sole breadwinner for his family.
Senate GOP Uses Reconciliation to Fund ICE, CBP
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., the chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, is seen at a hearing on April 16.