Politics - Page 154

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

Thune urges Dems on DHS funding plan, as Lankford asserts they're more afraid of ICE than Iran

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Sen. James Lankford and other Republicans blasted Democrats on Saturday as a partial government shutdown is affecting Department of Homeland Security funding. (Pool)

March 21

Former Special Counsel Robert Mueller dead at 81

Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the death of former Special Counsel and FBI director Robert Mueller.

March 21

Oscars 'didn't care' enough about ICE, Iran politics, Hollywood Reporter laments

Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik accused celebrities of not caring enough to bring up more political issues during the Academy Awards Sunday night.

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

Journalist accuses officials of ignoring fraud after California probe

Independent journalist Nick Shirley discusses his fraud probe and says he now needs added security after facing doxxing threats on “Saturday in America.”

March 21

Trump is looking for an Iran ‘off-ramp,’ Marine veteran says

Marine Corps veteran John Byrnes discusses President Donald Trump’s strategy in Iran, the risk of putting U.S. troops on the ground and the country’s missile threat on ‘Saturday in America.’

March 21

Why some US airports are dodging TSA shutdown chaos while others grind to a halt

Some US airports are dodging government shutdown chaos thanks to private TSA screening contractors who get paid despite the funding standoff.

March 21

‘Grandparents’ happy hour’ bill would let senior homes serve alcohol without a license

Minnesota’s "Grandparents' Happy Hour" bill would allow assisted living facilities to serve alcohol without a liquor license — which supporters call unnecessary "red tape."

March 21

IOC addresses execution of 19-year-old Iranian wrestler Saleh Mohammadi

The IOC expressed concern over the reported execution of 19-year-old Iranian wrestling star Saleh Mohammadi but says it cannot change a sovereign nation's laws.