A federal judge’s ruling Monday halted President Obama’s executive actions on immigration, stopping—at least temporarily—the government’s attempt to grant legal status to an estimated 5… Read More
InternationalNews
The U.S. State Department’s lead negotiator with Cuba said at a hearing today that she has “no illusions” that the Castro regime will change after… Read More
InternationalNews
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation today that would end the travel ban between the U.S. and Cuba. The bill has an equal number… Read More
SocietyNews
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urged Congress today to stop using his agency’s budget as “political football,” warning that without more funding soon,… Read More
Health CareNews
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence became the latest Republican governor to expand Medicaid in his state through what he billed as a series of “consumer-driven” reforms…. Read More
SocietyNews
House Speaker John Boehner told Republicans in a closed-door meeting today that he is moving towards a plan to authorize legal action against the White… Read More
PoliticsNews
In the wake of a State of the Union address heavy on confidence and promise, White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough today charted a… Read More
SocietyNews
Who are the 11.4 million immigrants living in the United States illegally? Last week, the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute released data profiles that provide an… Read More
Health CareNews
The top official at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced her resignation today. But the official who will serve as the interim head… Read More
SocietyNews
The GOP-led House voted today to undo major portions of President Obama’s immigration policy, including his recent executive actions and an earlier program that allowed… Read More
SocietyNews
An outspoken conservative senator said today that he expects “some” Democrats to join him in supporting an expansive plan by the House of Representatives to… Read More
SocietyNews
House Republicans, bolstered by a bigger majority, are moving quickly to block President Obama’s executive actions on immigration. Acting on the party’s promise to confront… Read More
SocietyNews
For the first time on record, fewer immigrants from Mexico were caught illegally crossing into the United States in 2014 than people from other countries…. Read More
SocietyNews
A federal judge today ruled that President Obama’s executive actions on immigration are unconstitutional—the first time a court has weighed in since the president’s Nov…. Read More
SocietyNews
A national poll of Hispanic voters found that 89 percent support President Obama’s decision to go around Congress and grant legal status to up to… Read More
Commentary
Earlier this week, The Heritage Foundation hosted the session “Ebola: U.S. Domestic and Foreign Policy Options,” presented by three former colleagues of mine: Dr. Bob… Read More
SocietyNews
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who is considering a run for president, was caught on tape at a private gathering this month saying, “White men… Read More
SocietyNews
RALEIGH, N.C.–For Republicans, “ground zero” is the state where the party’s fortunes in the Senate could be won or lost. And for a Republican Party… Read More
InternationalNews
As the number of pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong dwindles, one of the city’s veteran leaders is a key figure in seeking a compromise with… Read More
SocietyNews
Doug Stafford says he and his boss, Sen. Rand Paul, got into politics the same way: through their church, which inspired them to develop pro-life… Read More
SocietyNews
As Texas Gov. Rick Perry activates troops to help manage a surge of immigrants entering his state through Mexico, Border Patrol agents responsible for apprehending… Read More
More than three years ago, Todd Staples, Texas commissioner of agriculture, officially put his stamp on an issue seemingly unrelated to agriculture: illegal immigration. After… Read More
Economy Commentary
Though it was reported as news, the left’s 2014 blueprint isn’t novel – it is the same strategy they’ve employed with varying degrees of success… Read More
SecurityNews
Two weeks after the House voted to establish a select committee to investigate Benghazi, Democrats relented and agreed to name five members to the panel…. Read More
Health CareNews
The Senate Finance Committee today approved Sylvia Mathews Burwell’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, which has come under increased scrutiny… Read More
SocietyNews
College students have plenty to say about energy, finance and economics, but virtually nothing about the four Americans killed in the Benghazi terrorist attack or… Read More
Commentary
Obamacare is a huge factor for voters this fall, a new Politico poll shows, with 89 percent of respondents saying it will affect their votes…. Read More
There was more bad news for workers’ paychecks in the recent April jobs report. Wages and salaries were flat. No raise at all – not… Read More
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We know you’re busy. And we’re quite certain you care deeply about the future of our country. We care, too. We care about your communities,… Read More
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has released a list of “lawless” actions by the Obama administration. Heritage legal experts Elizabeth Slattery and Andrew Kloster have also… Read More
