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

March 20, 2026

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.

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

March 20, 2026

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.

Thune reveals reason Democrats are 'scared' to reopen DHS

March 20, 2026

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.

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

March 20, 2026

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.

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

March 20, 2026

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.

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

March 18, 2026

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?

Two dozen House Republicans go to war with Senate GOP over SAVE America Act

March 18, 2026

Two dozen House Republicans go to war with Senate GOP over SAVE America Act

A group of House Republicans is putting Senate leadership on notice, vowing to "filibuster" all Senate measures until the Trump-backed SAVE America Act reaches the president's desk.

GOP triggers marathon Senate fight to expose Dems' opposition to Trump-backed voter ID bill

March 17, 2026

GOP triggers marathon Senate fight to expose Dems' opposition to Trump-backed voter ID bill

The Senate GOP began a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act despite internal GOP divisions and expected failure in a bid to shift the blame to Democrats for blocking the bill.

Trump voter ID push faces Senate test as GOP rebels threaten to sink bill

March 17, 2026

Trump voter ID push faces Senate test as GOP rebels threaten to sink bill

The Senate GOP can't beat the math for the talking filibuster, instead forcing Senate Democrats to challenge the bill. But not everyone in the GOP supports the SAVE America Act.

DAVID MARCUS: In an age of broken institutions, the filibuster is one relic we can't afford

March 15, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: In an age of broken institutions, the filibuster is one relic we can't afford

Senate filibuster allegedly enables far-left institutional capture of American democracy, argues detailed analysis comparing modern politics to England's history.