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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

Hawley introduces bill to strip FDA approval from 'inherently dangerous' abortion pill

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a bill to ban the abortion pill mifepristone, calling it "inherently dangerous" and citing research on serious side effects.

March 11

Reporter's Notebook: Trump's SAVE Act ultimatum runs into Senate reality

Trump demands Senate Republicans pass SAVE America Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote, but GOP leaders say they lack votes for filibuster.

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

FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects nationwide

FDA launches new AI-powered system to track drug and vaccine side effects in real time, replacing outdated databases and saving $120 million annually.

March 11

Cornyn reverses on filibuster stance to push Trump's SAVE Act in Senate

Sen. John Cornyn urged Republicans Wednesday to consider filibuster reform to advance Trump's voter ID bill, reversing his past stance as White House urges passage.

March 11

DAVID MARCUS: Sen Thune has no idea how mad the GOP base is at him

Texas Republicans send shockwaves as 60% reportedly vote against John Cornyn in primary, signaling widespread anger at Senate leadership decisions.

March 11

Trump touts 5-0 sweep by endorsed candidates in Tuesday primary elections

Trump's endorsed candidates had good results in Tuesday elections, as ex-White House fellow Clay Fuller advances to a Georgia runoff in April.

March 11

Sparks fly as GOP senator reacts to Biden advisor's ‘I don’t know’ answer on illegal immigration law

Heated Senate clash erupts as GOP senator grills Biden advisor who refuses to say if illegal border crossing should be crime in tense committee hearing.

March 11

Trump pushes for SAVE Act as GOP divided on talking filibuster

Chad Pergram reports on President Donald Trump's push to pass the SAVE Act and Senate Republicans' division over the talking filibuster in order to pass the legislation.