“I Want to Examine” the Need for $200 Billion in Iran Funding by the Department of War

Senator Questions Army’s $200 Billion Request During an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Jesse Watters Prime Time,” Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed his support for President Trump’s actions regarding Iran but raised concerns about the Army’s request for $200 billion to sustain ongoing military operations. Guest host Charlie Hart commented on the necessity of upkeep […]
Democrats seek funding for DHS while excluding ICE from partial shutdown agreement

As the partial government shutdown stretches into its second month, Democrats are urging lawmakers to address the significant funding gaps at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is central to President Trump’s immigration policies. There are concerns that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) might remain underfunded. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse commented, “Yes, we plan to […]
Senate Democrats prevent DHS funding for the fifth time as shutdown reaches 35 days

Funding for Homeland Security Blocked Again by Senate Democrats Long airport lines and rising concerns about domestic threats haven’t deterred Senate Democrats from blocking funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) once more. This marks the fifth attempt by Senate Republicans, led by Majority Leader John Thune, to reopen the government. The DHS has […]
Federal officials look into charities for suspected funding of political violence

Justice Department Investigates Nonprofit Linked to Antifa Violence The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a nonprofit organization that the Trump administration claims is involved in organizing and funding protests and political violence associated with Antifa, according to sources close to the situation. This investigation involves both the FBI and IRS, initiated following a […]
VA reveals $112M in funding to enhance community suicide prevention for U.S. Veterans

VA Opens Applications for Suicide Prevention Grant The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has opened applications for a significant $112 million grant designed to aid community organizations focused on suicide prevention services for veterans. According to a press release issued on Wednesday, this funding will be distributed through the Sergeant First Class Parker Gordon […]
Travelers endure long delays at NYC-area airports as funding dispute drags on

Long security lines at airports nationwide continued on Friday, with travelers facing significant delays as Congress struggles to properly fund the Department of Homeland Security. At LaGuardia Airport in Queens, the TSA checkpoints were surrounded by a tangle of lines, causing exhausted passengers to arrive several hours ahead of the recommended three-hour window for busy […]
Chuck Schumer avoids answering questions about DHS funding in light of terror attacks

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York declined to comment on how long Democrats plan to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in light of several recent domestic terrorism allegations. A Fox News Digital reporter posed two specific questions to Schumer in the Senate basement, asking, “With four domestic terrorism charges, […]
Jersey City urgently requires $150M in state funding as it confronts a severe financial crisis.

Jersey City Faces Major Fiscal Challenge Jersey City is grappling with a significant “full-blown fiscal crisis,” prompting city officials to request an unprecedented $150 million in state aid from Trenton to help address a budget deficit of $250 million. Under the leadership of new progressive mayor James Solomon, the city, New Jersey’s second-largest, is contemplating […]
Pence describes Democrats obstructing DHS funding during Iran attacks as unacceptable

Former Vice President Mike Pence recently expressed his inability to justify Congressional Democrats’ decision to withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) during a time when the U.S. military is engaged in conflict with Iran and facing domestic terrorist incidents. Pence highlighted, “It’s unconscionable that Democrats in Washington continue to deny funding to […]
Hegseth asks for $200 billion for the Iran conflict — ‘It requires funding to defeat bad people’

Update on Military Operations in Iran During a press conference at the Pentagon on March 19, 2026, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the Pentagon has requested $200 billion from the White House for ongoing military actions in Iran, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” which commenced on February 28. “As far as $200 billion, I […]