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March 27

Reporter's Notebook: The hitchhiker's guide to what's next to end the DHS shutdown

The Senate passed a DHS funding deal by voice vote, but the House faces uncertain math.

March 26

Schumer, Democrats say they support voter ID, then block GOP amendment to require it

Senate Democrats blocked a photo voter ID amendment to the SAVE America Act despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., saying Democrats support voter ID.

March 26

Trump pressures GOP to scrap filibuster, says 'desperate' Schumer 'will make a deal'

President Donald Trump is pressuring the Senate GOP to scrap the filibuster in order to ram their priorities through the legislative chamber.

March 25

Dems block DHS funding after GOP rejects their counter, Thune says Schumer 'going in circles'

The DHS shutdown impasse deepened Wednesday as the Senate GOP rejected Democrats' latest offer, with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., arguing there was "no point" in countering.

March 25

DHS deal in limbo as Democrats demand tougher ICE crackdown despite GOP compromise

Senate Democrats rejected a Republican framework to reopen DHS as the shutdown entered its 39th day, saying the offer still lacks the ICE reforms they demand.

March 23

Johnson turns up heat on Schumer as DHS shutdown drags on, airport delays mount

As the DHS shutdown enters its sixth week, House Republicans are forcing votes to pressure Senate Democrats. Meanwhile, unpaid TSA agents call out, leaving travelers facing chaos.

March 23

Schumer clashes with MS NOW host over whether degrading Iranian military is a good thing

Sen. Chuck Schumer clashed with Joe Scarborough on Monday over whether degrading Iran's military is a good thing, as Schumer argued gas prices and recession risks matter more.

March 22

Schumer knocks Trump on Iran, plan to send ICE to airports: 'Asking for trouble'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called President Donald Trump's plan to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports "impulsive" on Sunday.

March 22

Schumer slip up: 'We must fund ICE, we must fund TSA'

President Donald Trump seized on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., accidentally referring to funding ICE when he meant to say TSA on the Senate floor Saturday. (US SENATE POOL)

March 21

Schumer gambit fails as DHS shutdown hits 36 days and airport lines grow

Senate Democrats' bid to pass a standalone TSA funding bill failed after Senate Republicans blocked the vote, and agents continue working without pay during the DHS shutdown.