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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 21

Dems block GOP amendment tying voter ID bill to transgender sports ban

Senate Republicans' floor takeover of the SAVE America Act entered its fifth day, and the strategy aims to shift blame to Democrats for the bill's expected failure.

March 21

Dems FURIOUS over SAVE Act, call it ‘a step backwards’

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and other Democratic lawmakers raise concerns over the GOP’s push to pass the SAVE Act ahead of the midterm elections.

March 21

GOP senator’s gambit exposes false Dem claims about supporting voter ID

Sen. Jon Husted's standalone voter ID bill was blocked by Sen. Jeff Merkley via unanimous consent amid the Senate's battle over the SAVE America Act.

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

Democrats' hatred for Trump is 'greater than what's best for Americans': Sen. John Thune

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., criticizes Democrats' tactics amid the partial government shutdown on 'America's Newsroom.'

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

White House unveils its first national AI framework, pushes Congress to act 'this year'

EXCLUSIVE: The White House unveiled its first national AI policy framework, pushing Congress to establish one national standard to protect free speech and children.