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Mullin's confirmation survives key test vote as DHS remains shut down

Politics March 22, 2026

Mullin's confirmation survives key test vote as DHS remains shut down

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is on track for Senate confirmation as DHS secretary after Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., cast the key vote to advance his nomination out of committee.

Trump mocks 'discombobulated' Schumer over Democrats' near gaffe on funding ICE

Government Shutdown March 22, 2026

Trump mocks 'discombobulated' Schumer over Democrats' near gaffe on funding ICE

President Donald Trump mocked Chuck Schumer after the Senate minority leader accidentally said "We must fund ICE" on the Senate floor amid the DHS funding shutdown fight.

Schumer gambit fails as DHS shutdown hits 36 days and airport lines grow

Politics March 21, 2026

Schumer gambit fails as DHS shutdown hits 36 days and airport lines grow

Senate Democrats' bid to pass a standalone TSA funding bill failed after Senate Republicans blocked the vote, and agents continue working without pay during the DHS shutdown.

Sen. Jim Banks says Democrats are on the ‘wrong side’ of the SAVE America Act

VIDEO March 21, 2026

Sen. Jim Banks says Democrats are on the ‘wrong side’ of the SAVE America Act

Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., discusses the Iran conflict, the DHS shutdown’s impact on air travel and the push to pass the SAVE Act on ‘Fox News Live.’

Thune, GOP blast Dems in DHS standoff; Lankford says they fear ICE over Iran

Politics March 21, 2026

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.

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

Politics March 21, 2026

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.

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

VIDEO March 21, 2026

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.

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

Republicans March 21, 2026

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.

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

Politics 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

Politics 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.