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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Proposed federal immigration detention centers in Pennsylvania could strain local infrastructure and reduce tax revenue for surrounding communities, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said Thursday as he urged …
ICE Detention Plan Sparks Local Strain, Fetterman Warns Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Department of Homeland Security personnel affected by the ongoing federal shutdown will receive extra time to file their taxes, with federal officials granting a 30-day extension and …
Shutdown Relief Gives DHS Workers Extra Time to File Taxes Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Federal security resources for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh could increase under a request from U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, who is urging the Department of Homeland …
Fetterman Pushes for More Security at NFL Draft Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — Federal and state officials say fentanyl-related deaths in Pennsylvania have declined sharply in recent years, even as new, more potent synthetic drugs emerge as a growing threat.
Fentanyl Deaths Fall as New Drug Threats Rise in Pa. Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new executive order will require federal agencies to verify voter citizenship and tighten controls on mail-in ballots, introducing new data-sharing systems and enforcement priorities aimed at …
New Federal Order Targets Voter Eligibility, Mail Ballots Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Airport wait times are beginning to improve nationwide after federal action restored pay to Transportation Security Administration workers during an ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of …
Airport Delays Ease as TSA Pay Resumes Amid Shutdown Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Transportation Security Administration employees will receive back pay and benefits despite an ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown under a presidential directive issued Friday, citing national security …
Trump Orders Emergency Pay for TSA Workers Amid Shutdown Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans who fly drones in restricted airspace could face fines exceeding $100,000, criminal charges, and possible jail time under a new federal enforcement push targeting unauthorized drone …
Illegal Drone Flights Could Trigger $100K Fines, Jail Time Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with his party Thursday to support advancing U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, providing …
Fetterman Backs Mullin Nomination in Key Senate Committee Vote Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald J. Trump on Friday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to build a coordinated plan to identify, disrupt, and dismantle foreign criminal networks behind …
Trump Orders New Crackdown on Online Scams and Cybercrime Read More