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March 24

Conservatives accuse Jack Smith of improper ties with judges in Trump cases after new document dump

Sen. Chuck Grassley released documents critics allege show Jack Smith's team improperly coordinated with judges Beryl Howell and James Boasberg in Trump probes.

March 24

Senate confirms DOJ fraud chief as Minnesota daycare scandal draws national scrutiny

The Senate confirmed Colin McDonald 52–47 as the first assistant attorney general to lead the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division.

March 24

‘End the nonsense’: GOP senator calls to stop partial government shutdown

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., discusses the Senate debate over the SAVE America Act and efforts to end the DHS shutdown on ‘The Story.’

March 24

Maryland bill would mandate tampons in men’s bathrooms

A Maryland bill would require tampons in men's and women's public restrooms, sparking debate over an estimated $400,000 in upfront implementation costs.

March 24

Senate Republicans move to reopen DHS with new plan, wait for Democratic buy-in

A new Senate Republican framework would fund most of DHS but leave ICE enforcement unfunded, as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, DpN.Y., says Democrats need to review the proposal.

March 24

Oklahoma Gov Kevin Stitt announces who he's tapping to replace Markwayne Mullin in the US Senate

Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announces Alan Armstrong as his choice to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by next DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.

March 24

Oklahoma governor announces pick to fill Markwayne Mullin's seat in US Senate

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced that he's tapping Alan Armstrong to replace Markwayne Mullin in the U.S. Senate. (Credit: KOKH)

March 24

Sen. John Cornyn weighs in on DHS funding fight, calls out Democrats over ‘open border policy’

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, discusses ongoing negotiations on Capitol Hill to fund DHS and predicts when a deal could be reached on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

March 24

GOP senator launches effort to close Medicaid loophole allowing fraudsters to rake in millions

Sen. Ashley Moody's STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act aims to close a legal loophole shielding fraud recipients from prosecution by state attorneys general.

March 24

Reporter's Notebook: GOP eyes DHS deal funding ICE probes, but not removals, as shutdown drags

Senate Republicans reportedly plan to end the partial DHS shutdown by funding most of the agency while leaving ICE enforcement and removal unfunded.