Claire Hansen

Staff Writer

Claire Hansen is a staff writer who covers immigration, gun policy and marijuana policy, as well as general news. She joined U.S. News & World Report in 2018. Prior to that, she covered higher education as a reporting intern at The Chronicle of Higher Education. She has also interned at the Medill Justice Project and the Asheville Citizen Times in Asheville, North Carolina. She graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she won regional and national awards for her work. You can follow her on Twitter, connect with her on LinkedIn or email her at chansen@usnews.com.

Swalwell Sues Trump Over Riot

The lawsuit, which claims that former President Donald Trump and his allies incited the mob that attacked the Capitol, is the second major legal action against Trump in connection to the riot.

Future of Militia Movement Uncertain

The future of the anti-government militia movement is uncertain after the violent insurrection at the Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s departure from office.

USCP Beef Up Security in Response to Threat

U.S. Capitol Police said it was aware of a potential plot to breach the Capitol by a militia group. Some QAnon adherents believe former President Trump will return to office on Thursday.

Biden Scraps Trump Citizenship Test

U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services will revert back to using a previous version of the civics test required to become a U.S. citizen.

SCOTUS to Review Trump Abortion Rule

The Biden administration is expected to get rid of the ‘gag rule,’ which bars health clinics from receiving federal funds if they refer patients for abortions.

SCOTUS to Review 'Public Charge' Rule

President Joe Biden is likely to do away with the rule, which functions as a wealth test for legal immigrants seeking green cards.

SCOTUS Allows Release of Trump Taxes

The ruling is a severe blow to the former president, who has fought a lengthy battle to keep his financial records hidden.

6 More Suspected Militia Members Charged

Prosecutors say the six worked with three other militia members in planning the Jan. 6 riot. Some are said to have used a military-style tactical formation to storm the Capitol.

ICE Implements New Arrest Priorities

ICE will focus on arresting immigrants who arrived in the U.S. recently or who pose a threat to national or public safety. All other arrests will require prior approval.

Dems Introduce Biden’s Immigration Bill

The measure, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for 11 million immigrants living in the country illegally, faces bleak odds at garnering the required support in the Senate.