Mark Takano

ICE spending billions to turn warehouses into migrant detention facilities For months, ICE has been quietly buying industrial warehouses around the country, reportedly with plans to turn them into a network of immigration detention and processing centers to hold tens of…

People are waking up to find warehouses in their backyards being converted into detention centers by ICE. We need solutions that are humane and lawful – not warehousing people out of sight.

Oil is surging. Gas prices are climbing. Markets are rattled. Working families are about to pay the price for a war that Congress never authorized.

Trump’s Attack on Iran Puts Him on Shakier Legal Ground Than Before Trump’s new interest in targeting foreign leaders also goes far beyond his previous gambits.

The Constitution is clear: Congress declares war. Yet, Donald Trump just launched a war with Iran without authorization, without evidence of an imminent threat, and without accountability.

ICE's purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns At least 20 communities with large warehouses across the U.S. have become stealth targets for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s $45-billion expansion of detention centers.

ICE is purchasing warehouses across the country to turn them into detention facilities. Local leaders are often finding out only after the deals are done. Community members are fed up, and rightfully so. Decisions that impact communities shouldn’t happen in the shadows.

Trump continues to attack Supreme Court after tariff ruling The president called the court “incompetent” as he appeared to brace for another legal defeat.

SCOTUS blocked Trump’s sweeping tariffs, and instead of respecting the rule of law, he’s attacking the Court and threatening even higher tariffs. Disagreeing with a ruling is one thing. Undermining the Court and threatening retaliation is another. Our democracy deserves better.

68 percent say Trump focused on wrong problems: Poll Almost seven in 10 Americans say that President Trump is focusing on the wrong problems in the U.S., according to a new poll released ahead of his State of the Union address on Tuesday. In the CNN …

Nearly 7 in 10 Americans think Trump is focused on the wrong problems. While families worry about affordability and making ends meet, he’s claiming he’s “won” on costs. When so many people feel unheard, it’s time to focus on lowering prices and putting working families first.

Trump delivered a predictable, divisive SOTU speech. He has record low approval ratings and knows his party is about to lose big time in the midterm elections in November, so he resorted to giving a vicious and ugly speech to change the narrative. It’s classic Trump.

Something Went Wrong The 11th gold breaks the country's mark set at the last Olympics on U.S. soil — in Salt Lake City in 2002.

Congratulations to Team USA on a truly historic Winter Olympics!🇺🇸

Our athletes brought home a record-breaking 11 gold medals, an incredible achievement that reflects their hard work, resilience, and teamwork. So proud of the way they represented our country on the world stage.

Today, the Supreme Court told Donald Trump that he’s not a king by striking down his reckless tariffs. This is a huge win for the American people and for our democracy.

Trump will try to find another way to get these tariffs implemented, but I’m going to do everything I can to stop him.

Kennedy Allies Target States to Overturn Vaccine Mandates for Schoolchildren Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.

RFK Jr’s allies are trying to repeal laws requiring kids to be vaccinated against measles, polio, and other diseases before school. These protections save lives and keep classrooms safe. Rolling them back risks outbreaks and puts vulnerable children in danger.

Trump Administration Erases the Government’s Power to Fight Climate Change The Environmental Protection Agency rejected the bedrock scientific finding that greenhouse gases threaten human life and well being. It means the agency can no longer regulate them.

Trump is officially disregarding scientific proof of climate change by ending the federal government’s authority to take on pollution. This doesn’t make the threat of climate change disappear. Our kids and grandkids will suffer the consequences of Trump’s decision.

ICE’s activity in the Inland Empire has proven that they’ll target people anywhere, including churches and small businesses.

It’s been inspiring to see our community stand up to protect each other, but they shouldn’t have to. No one should be living in fear of their own government.

Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues Conservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks.

Our national parks are living classrooms. You can’t tell the story of America by erasing slavery, civil rights, Indigenous history, or LGBTQ+ history. Patriotism isn’t pretending our past was perfect, it’s having the courage to tell the full story. We can handle the truth.

The FCC’s interference in The Late Show over an interview with a Democratic candidate should concern every American. When government pressure causes networks to second-guess who they can put on air, that’s a threat to free speech.

Trump accepts ownership of the current economy: 'I'm very proud of it' In an exclusive interview with NBC News, the president said the country is already experiencing the "Trump economy."

While Trump says he takes pride in the current economy, the majority of Americans aren’t happy with it. If it’s “his economy,” he should start listening to the people living in it.

The loss of healthcare subsidies forces Californians to pay more or go without Tens of thousands of middle-class Californians now face higher health insurance premiums after Congress let enhanced federal subsidies expire Dec. 31.

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The loss of healthcare subsidies forces Californians to pay more or go without Tens of thousands of middle-class Californians now face higher health insurance premiums after Congress let enhanced federal subsidies expire Dec. 31.

Tens of thousands of Californians just lost health care, and now face premiums that have doubled or worse. People are skipping doctor visits or going uninsured. Affordable health care shouldn’t disappear just because Republicans are indifferent to working Americans’ challenges. We must fix this.

Over 100,000 workers lost their jobs in January, making it the worst start to a year for layoffs since 2009.

Things don’t have to be this way. We must invest in high growth sectors like healthcare, and rebuild American manufacturing by strengthening supply chains.

Prosecutors Began Investigating Renee Good’s Killing. Washington Told Them to Stop. Federal prosecutors had a warrant to collect evidence from Ms. Good’s vehicle, but Trump administration leaders said to drop it. About a dozen prosecutors have departed, leaving the Minnesota U.S.…

Federal prosecutors began investigating Renee Good’s murder, until the Trump administration told them to stop. They know they’re in the wrong and they’ll do anything to prevent being held accountable. It’s shameful and it’s cowardly.

Something Went Wrong Children trapped in Texas immigration facility recount nightmares, inedible food, no school

A 6-year-old was thriving at school. Then Trump’s immigration crackdown sent her to a prison-like detention center where she stopped sleeping, eating, and feeling safe. It doesn’t have to be this way. This admin is willingly enacting cruelty and suffering upon children.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show gave the country exactly what it needed right now: a joyous celebration of our diverse cultures, and a call for love and unity. What a moving and entertaining performance. Bravo!

What to Know About the Kennedy Center and Trump’s Campaign to Remake It The center, which opened in 1971, is one of America’s top cultural institutions. President Trump says he plans to transform the center to create a “new and spectacular” entertainment complex.

For 60+ years, the Kennedy Center has celebrated the very best of American art and culture. Now Trump is shutting it down for two years for a vanity project, showing total disregard for its history. It’s a stain on the legacy of a cultural touchstone that's served millions.

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A college degree used to mean career stability. But now for the first time in decades, college graduates are more likely to be unemployed than trade workers. If the promise of a college degree is slipping, we owe workers more paths to good jobs without a lifetime of debt.

Kristi Noem has got to go.

She's sent unaccountable federal agents into cities without oversight, putting entire communities into chaos, and she's shown no remorse.

If Donald Trump doesn’t fire her himself, Congress will impeach her.

Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking than ever, data shows The K-shaped economy is as apparent as ever and isn't going away anytime soon, economists say.

America’s economy is leaving too many people behind. While the wealthiest see record gains, working families are struggling to afford housing, groceries, and gas.

An economy this unequal isn’t sustainable, and it isn’t fair.

I read 1984 as a teenager, then years later taught it as an English teacher. I never imagined its warnings would become our reality.

Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers

Amid the chaos driven by ICE activity in MN, a public health crisis is taking hold. People are skipping doctor’s appointments because they’re afraid to leave home. This is what happens when communities are pushed into fear. The harm ripples into every part of daily life.

ICE is out of control. We can't pretend this is business as usual. It's time for real accountability, including agents unmasking, and requiring warrants for enforcement actions.

Minnesota Economy Suffers as I.C.E. Cracks Down Immigration raids have scared off customers and workers, a pattern repeated in other cities where federal officials have arrived in force.

ICE raids are tearing families apart, spreading fear in our streets, and hurting local economies. In MN, people are afraid to go out, and immigrant-owned businesses are closing to protect workers.

The Trump admin says these raids are about safety, but they’re only causing harm.