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House GOP targeting vulnerable Dems over DHS shutdown, TSA chaos

March 23, 2026

House GOP targeting vulnerable Dems over DHS shutdown, TSA chaos

The NRCC launches paid ads targeting Democrats in 28 districts, accusing them of shutting down DHS and forcing TSA agents to work without pay at airports.

Mask-free ICE agents begin patrolling US airports; Trump floats National Guard

March 23, 2026

Mask-free ICE agents begin patrolling US airports; Trump floats National Guard

President Donald Trump said ICE agents helping at airports with TSA lines should not wear masks, adding he may call in the National Guard if airport chaos continues.

Sen Kennedy says GOP should accept Dems' offer to end DHS shutdown, fund ICE through next-day reconciliation

March 23, 2026

Sen Kennedy says GOP should accept Dems' offer to end DHS shutdown, fund ICE through next-day reconciliation

Sen. John Kennedy says he'd accept a deal to reopen the government without ICE funding, then pass ICE funding separately via reconciliation.

Iran conflict price tag could reach $200 billion

March 22, 2026

Iran conflict price tag could reach $200 billion

Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., addresses the potential $200 billion cost of the Iran conflict and condemns the Democratic Party for the ongoing DHS shutdown on 'The Big Weekend Show.'

ICE agents deploy to U.S. airports as TSA wait times surge amid DHS shutdown

March 22, 2026

ICE agents deploy to U.S. airports as TSA wait times surge amid DHS shutdown

'The Big Weekend Show' co-hosts discuss I.C.E. being sent to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid government shutdown.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

March 21, 2026

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)