LIZ PEEK: As Washington battles, Americans endure the turmoil of the DHS shutdown
Many Americans are understandably upset right now. A standoff between Democrats and Republicans in Congress has resulted in a partial government shutdown, causing significant uncertainty for those traveling during spring break. It’s pretty outrageous. Democrats are holding firm against defunding the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, in response to a deportation operation in Minnesota […]
NRCC focuses on Democrats in 28 districts concerning DHS shutdown and TSA delays
House Republicans Target 2026 Midterm Elections Amid DHS Shutdown House Republicans are focusing on potentially vulnerable areas in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, all stemming from the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ongoing issues at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). “While House Democrats are shutting down DHS, TSA agents are working […]
Trump sets a boundary: No DHS funding without SAVE America Act
Trump Pushes for Voter ID Linked to DHS Funding President Donald Trump stated on Monday his intention to connect the SAVE America Act with funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), amidst a deadlock among lawmakers from both parties. During a roundtable in Memphis, Tennessee, aimed at promoting the Memphis Safety Task Force (MSTF)—a […]
Republicans Criticize Democrats for Supporting Unauthorized Immigrants During DHS Closure
Republican legislators criticized Democrats for allegedly endangering Americans by reducing funding for Department of Homeland Security staff. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller were among the GOP members who targeted Democrats for their support of undocumented immigrants despite TSA agents potentially working without pay due to a […]
DHS: ‘Venezuelan criminal immigrant’ detained after alleged murder of 18-year-old Chicago student
Tragic Death of Loyola University Student Linked to Venezuelan National A 25-year-old man from Venezuela has been arrested for the shooting death of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman, a student at Loyola University Chicago. The incident occurred while Gorman was with friends at Tobey Prinz Beach, where she was shot in the head by a masked assailant. […]
More than 300 families affected by migrant crime call on senators to approve Trump’s DHS nominee.
A group advocating for victims of crimes linked to illegal immigration is urging Congressional members to support Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) for the position of Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Over 300 families affected by what they describe as lax border policies have rallied behind this cause. American Border Stories (TABS), an organization […]
Johnson urges Schumer as airport chaos from DHS shutdown escalates
DHS Shutdown Extended, Pressure Mounts on Senate Democrats The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has now entered its sixth week, raising concerns as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) intensifies scrutiny on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senate Democrats. On Thursday, House Republicans are expected to vote on two bills aimed at driving […]
College student traveled to a Chicago park to view the northern lights and was fatally shot by a suspect who is an undocumented immigrant, according to DHS.
Tragic Shooting Incident Involving College Student The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has urged Chicago officials to enhance their immigration enforcement protocols following the arrest of a man alleged to have fatally shot a college freshman. Identified as Sheridan Gorman, an 18-year-old student at Loyola University Chicago, she was at Tobey Prinz Beach with friends […]
Trump Opposes John Thune’s Plan to Finance DHS Without ICE
Trump Rejects Senate Proposal on DHS Funding President Donald Trump has turned down a suggestion from Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to end a deal with Democrats that aimed to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without including funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to a report from Punch Bowl News, […]
Travelers are waiting in line outside Atlanta airport due to the Democratic shutdown of the DHS.
Frustrations Mount at Airports Due to TSA Staffing Issues In an ongoing standoff over funding, Senator Chuck Schumer and other Democrats in the U.S. Senate caused a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security last month. The impasse centers around the 2026 DHS Appropriations Bill, which includes stipulations related to operations of U.S. Immigration […]