Inside the last-minute scramble in Congress to fund the DHS
Imagine the scene: Congress passing a significant bill at 2:19 a.m. on a Friday, without a formal roll call vote. I mean, how does that even make sense, right? Well, it happened just last week when the Senate managed to approve a bill funding a large part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for […]
Trump administration prolongs tax deadlines for DHS employees as the shutdown continues.
Tax Filing Deadline Extended for DHS Employees Amid Shutdown The Trump administration has decided to prolong the tax filing deadline for employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to the ongoing government shutdown, which is putting financial strain on numerous federal workers. According to announcements from the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue […]
Trump considers ending Easter break early due to deadlock over DHS shutdown
President Donald Trump is contemplating cutting short Congress’ two-week spring break as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains in a state of shutdown. However, it seems this idea might not actually happen, as lawmakers are still in negotiations. “That’s under consideration,” Trump mentioned, hinting at the potential for lawmakers to return to Washington in […]
Newt Gingrich Questions Why Senate Republicans Included ‘Totally Inappropriate’ Section in DHS Bill
Concerns Over DHS Funding Bill On Tuesday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich raised concerns regarding a provision in the recent Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill. He questioned why Senate Republicans allowed a clause he deemed “totally inappropriate.” The Senate passed a funding deal unanimously on Friday that, notably, does not allocate funds for […]
DHS responds to Jimmy Kimmel for making fun of Sec. Mullin’s plumbing history
DHS Responds to Jimmy Kimmel’s Remarks on Secretary Mullin The Department of Homeland Security has issued a statement defending Secretary Mark Wayne Mullin after comedian Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at his working-class background. A DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital that Mullin’s journey from his family’s plumbing business to serving in the presidential cabinet showcases […]
DHS criticizes California ‘sanctuary’ county following a mother’s alleged murder by two Honduran citizens
DHS Criticizes California County Over Detention Request Failure The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed concerns about a California county that allegedly did not comply with a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention request. This involves two undocumented immigrants who are accused of murdering their 24-year-old mother earlier this month. Frankin Inestroza-Martinez and […]
White House calls on Congress to return from Easter break to finance DHS and TSA
White House Urges Congress to Act on DHS Funding The White House is urging Congress to return from their Easter break to address funding issues affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They claim the ongoing conflict is causing disruptions at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations and harming access to airports nationwide. During a press […]
24-year-old mother reportedly killed by undocumented immigrants had holds overlooked: DHS
DHS Accuses California County Over ICE Detainees Following Mother’s Murder The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed its concerns regarding a California county’s handling of two illegal aliens linked to the murder of their 24-year-old mother. This incident took place earlier this month, raising serious questions about local law enforcement practices. The suspects, Frankin […]
DHS promises deportation arrests will keep happening while ICE remains at airports
ICE Operations Continue Amid Funding Issues A spokesperson from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mentioned that, even without federal funding, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are proceeding with deportation efforts. They’ve even been deployed to help manage extensive security lines at airports nationwide. This past weekend, ICE agents captured several dangerous criminals, […]
DHS: The majority of TSA workers have been paid back during the partial government shutdown
TSA Employees Receive Back Pay After Prolonged Government Shutdown Most employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are getting back pay after their salaries were halted for weeks during the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history. “Many TSA workers received retroactive pay today, including two full paychecks for the current pay periods,” said Lauren […]