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March 28

Dem senators dodge crucial question on illegal alien accused of killing Chicago college student

After Sheridan Gorman's killing, several Democratic senators declined to clearly say whether the illegal immigrant charged in the case should have been deported

March 27

Johnson accuses Democrats of taking government hostage over ‘crazy’ immigration agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Senate Democrats are blocking full DHS funding to stop deportations, prolonging the partial government shutdown.

March 27

Reporter's Notebook: The hitchhiker's guide to what's next to end the DHS shutdown

The Senate passed a DHS funding deal by voice vote, but the House faces uncertain math.

March 27

Airport lines are out-of-control. Trump can save us from TSA insanity — forever

Atlanta airport passengers waited five hours in TSA lines while Orlando's privatized security averaged 30 minutes, making the case for ending the government monopoly.

March 27

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Trump, GOP ‘governed America LAST,’ predicts midterm losses

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene asserted that President Donald Trump and other Republicans promised "America First" but are delivering "America LAST."

March 27

Ted Cruz unleashes on Dems for risking American lives with DHS shutdown: 'Radical open-border base'

Sen. Ted Cruz believes Democrats are moving the goalposts on DHS funding, claiming Chuck Schumer rejected a deal Republicans accepted to end the agency's 40-day funding lapse.

March 26

Reporter's Notebook: GOP's 'favorite bill' faces reality check as Senate stalls on SAVE America Act

Senate Republicans are using the SAVE America Act as a messaging tool, but the voter ID bill lacks the votes to pass and faces a likely punt.

March 26

TSA warns of 'long-standing' shutdown fallout even after funding clears, and a major event could make it worse

TSA Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl warns the shutdown's impacts will be "long-standing'" with 480+ officers quitting and record-high airport security wait times reported.

March 26

House Democrat bans staff from betting on prediction markets, citing ethics concerns

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts has prohibited staffers from betting on prediction markets on areas such as politics and any information obtained in an official capacity.

March 25

White House unleashes on Raskin for clinging to 'deranged' Jack Smith 'lies' in latest Trump docs flare-up

The White House and DOJ are pushing back against Rep. Jamie Raskin's letter alleging Trump mishandled classified documents, calling the accusations baseless and a political stunt.