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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 24

Mullin sworn in as DHS chief after GOP fracture forced Dem to save nomination

Former MMA champion Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as the ninth U.S. secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday, replacing outgoing Secretary Kristi Noem.

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.

March 21

Thune, GOP blast Dems in DHS standoff; Lankford says they fear ICE over Iran

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., accused Senate Dems of being more afraid of ICE than Iran as the DHS shutdown hit its 36th day. Republicans again offered another compromise deal.

March 20

DHS shutdown tied for second-longest ever as Dems again block funding amid airport chaos, terrorism concerns

A closed-door meeting with border czar Tom Homan signals possible movement in the 35-day DHS shutdown, even as Senate Democrats blocked another funding vote Friday.

March 20

Reporter's Notebook: GOP pushes election security bill despite slim odds, as Trump pressure looms

Senate Republicans debate the SAVE America Act despite lacking votes, as Trump threatens to withhold endorsements from GOP members who oppose the bill.

March 20

Thune reveals reason Democrats are 'scared' to reopen DHS

The DHS shutdown hit 35 days as Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., accused Democrats of being "scared" of their far-left base.

March 20

Trump-backed Senate hopeful gains momentum with top GOP endorsements before Mullin DHS shift

Rep. Kevin Hern was endorsed for U.S. Senate by Senate Majority Leader John Thune and National Republican Senatorial Committee chair Sen. Tim Scott.

March 20

Thune accuses critics of 'creating false expectations' amid backlash over stalled SAVE America Act

The SAVE America Act debate entered its third day as the Senate GOP pressures Democrats, while the top GOP senator argued a filibuster would not guarantee the bill's passage.

March 18

DAVID MARCUS: Senate GOP should take Fetterman's deal on voter ID

Sen. John Fetterman proposes clean voter ID bill as compromise after SAVE America Act stalls. Could this bipartisan approach break Senate gridlock?