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EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans to hold hearing on DHS shutdown risks amid travel surge

March 19, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans to hold hearing on DHS shutdown risks amid travel surge

House Republicans scheduled a hearing on the impacts of the DHS shutdown as the funding standoff with Democrats continues.

McCarthy blasts Dems for holding DHS funding 'hostage,' risking national security

March 18, 2026

McCarthy blasts Dems for holding DHS funding 'hostage,' risking national security

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discusses the partial government shutdown and Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s Senate confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

Dana Perino: Democrats don’t realize they’re on the ‘losing end’ of this

March 18, 2026

Dana Perino: Democrats don’t realize they’re on the ‘losing end’ of this

‘The Five’ breaks down how the DHS shutdown is causing long TSA lines and airport chaos for spring break travelers.

‘How do you sleep at night?' Moreno slams ‘disgraceful’ shutdown leaving 260,000 workers without pay

March 18, 2026

‘How do you sleep at night?' Moreno slams ‘disgraceful’ shutdown leaving 260,000 workers without pay

Sen. Bernie Moreno slams Democrats as 'disgusting' over government shutdown blame, highlighting 260,000 DHS employees working without paychecks during crisis.

Scalise accuses Democrats of reviving 'defund the police' push with DHS funding gambit

March 18, 2026

Scalise accuses Democrats of reviving 'defund the police' push with DHS funding gambit

GOP leaders Steve Scalise and Mike Johnson blast a Democratic move to bypass leadership and fund the DHS while excluding ICE and Border Patrol law enforcement.

TSA warns of security 'threat' as airport checkpoint closures trigger more travel delays

March 18, 2026

TSA warns of security 'threat' as airport checkpoint closures trigger more travel delays

The DHS shutdown has created travel chaos for flight passengers as a Philadelphia airport closes security checkpoints. Long wait times are reported at major airports amid the crisis.

Flight passengers are warned things could get worse amid DHS shutdown, delays and callouts

March 18, 2026

Flight passengers are warned things could get worse amid DHS shutdown, delays and callouts

The U.K. is warning travelers of potential U.S. airport delays amid the ongoing shutdown. TSA callout rates hit record 55% at some airports as unpaid officers quit or call out.

Democrats are holding these government agencies 'hostage': Sen John Thune

March 17, 2026

Democrats are holding these government agencies 'hostage': Sen John Thune

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., discusses the partial government shutdown and the U.S.-Iran conflict on 'Special Report.'

Dems unmoved as White House reveals DHS concessions in shutdown battle

March 17, 2026

Dems unmoved as White House reveals DHS concessions in shutdown battle

The White House revealed five immigration enforcement compromises to Dems as the government shutdown continues, including body cameras for DHS agents and beefed-up oversight.

Texas lawmakers clash over DHS funding shutdown

March 17, 2026

Texas lawmakers clash over DHS funding shutdown

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, exchanged heated remarks over DHS funding after Cornyn brought Whataburger to TSA employees working without pay.