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March 11

'You can cry about it': Tempers flare in Senate as DHS shutdown debate erupts, stalemate digs deeper

Neither side is close to a deal to end the DHS shutdown, which entered its 26th day on Wednesday. Republicans want a temporary funding extension, while Democrats want to carve out ICE.

March 11

House GOP leader launches Senate bid as Trump taps Markwayne Mullin for DHS

GOP Rep. Kevin Hern launches his Oklahoma Senate bid to replace DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin, vowing to be a "loyal ally" to President Trump’s "America First" agenda.

March 11

Homeland Security reactivates major Global Entry program for travelers amid shutdown

The Global Entry program resumes amid government shutdown as spring break travelers face massive airport delays and reported 3.5-hour wait times at major hubs.

March 11

171 million travelers face airport delays as Democrats' DHS shutdown hits TSA staffing, Scalise warns

Airports across the U.S. are seeing long security lines as the DHS shutdown impacts TSA staffing, with 171 million travelers expected to fly in coming weeks.

March 11

Government shutdown woes deepen as TSA absences spark security concerns

Fox News' Dana Perino joined 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the latest on the partial government shutdown amid Democrats' demands for ICE reforms.

March 11

The next head of Homeland Security needs to do a lot more to live up to Trump’s promises

New DHS leadership should signal shift toward expanded mass deportations beyond targeting only criminal aliens to live up to Trump's commitments.

March 10

EXCLUSIVE: ICE says El Paso detention facility will stay open under new contractor after $1.2B deal scrapped

ICE detention facility Camp East Montana gets operational upgrade under Secretary Noem's new contract, expanding medical care despite previous closure reports.

March 10

Trump urges Congress to pass SAVE America Act, fully fund DHS as TSA workers go without pay

Over 100,000 federal workers go without pay as Trump urges Congress to fund DHS and pass the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.

March 10

Border Patrol Chief Bovino says Chicago efforts ‘vindicated’ after court reverses order restricting operations

Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino said his efforts in Chicago were “vindicated" by a recent court ruling reversing restrictions on immigration enforcement operations in the city.

March 10

Rand Paul to oversee confirmation hearing of Trump's DHS pick who once blasted him as a 'snake'

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who chairs the Homeland Security panel, have a chilly relationship, which could spill out during Mullin's confirmation hearing next week.