House approves temporary funding for DHS as shutdown nears record length
House Republicans Pass Short-Term DHS Funding Bill Amid Ongoing Shutdown Late on Friday, House Republicans approved a temporary funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), despite strong objections from Democratic lawmakers. However, the ongoing 42-day shutdown—which has impacted air travel and left many federal employees without pay—continues. The vote, which mostly fell along […]
Host Directly Questions Hakeem Jeffries About Whether the Shutdown Is Just a Bargaining Strategy
Government Shutdown Debate Focuses on ICE During a CNN segment, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was questioned about whether the ongoing government shutdown was truly related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or just a tactic in negotiations. Last week, the Senate was unable to resolve the partial government shutdown, primarily because Democrats opted not […]
The Democrats gave in completely to the shutdown — the GOP could still mess things up.
Government Shutdown Resolution: Democrats Give In Democrats agreed to provide funding to the Department of Homeland Security early Friday, effectively ending a five-week government shutdown. This shutdown had caused significant disruptions, including delays in airport security lines and halted paychecks for TSA agents and other employees. It also impacted the department’s preparation efforts for major […]
Our Base Sees DHS Shutdown Differently Than the Public
Rep. Suozzi Discusses Proposal to End DHS Shutdown During a recent appearance on NewsNation’s “Cuomo”, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) talked about his plan, which he developed with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), aimed at resolving the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security and the House of Representatives. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed his […]
TSA officers in the U.S. get a third paycheck with no funds as difficulties from the DHS shutdown increase.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are facing their third paycheck-less Friday as the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown continues. Recently, President Trump announced he would sign an executive order aimed at compensating TSA workers to address the situation and stop what he termed “Democratic disruption” at airports. Due to privacy concerns, TSA employees […]
Senate moves forward with DHS funding in a last-minute agreement to prevent a shutdown
Senate Moves to Reopen Department of Homeland Security Amid Shutdown Recently, the Senate rushed to finalize a deal that has brought Congress closer to resolving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, but it required a temporary concession from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York. On Friday, the Senate reached a […]
Senate agrees on funding plan for DHS, excluding ICE and CBP, during shutdown
Senate Reaches Agreement to End DHS Shutdown The Senate’s recent negotiations have brought Congress one step closer to resolving the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, thanks to a last-minute deal that involves a temporary concession from Republicans, particularly Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York. On Friday, the Senate unanimously […]
Trump announces airport emergency, instructs DHS to compensate TSA workers during shutdown
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he’s planning to sign an executive order in response to the airport chaos, calling it a national emergency. He stated he would use his legal powers to safeguard the country, suggesting that Democrats have carelessly contributed to what he describes as a genuine crisis. “I will be […]
Thune states Republicans have made a ‘final’ DHS shutdown proposal to Democrats.
DHS Funding Talks Stall Amid Growing Airport Issues Senate Majority Leader John Thune recently spoke on America’s Newsroom regarding the ongoing partial government shutdown that has left the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without funding. As the shutdown drags on, airports are experiencing a significant loss of workers, adding to the chaos. On Thursday, the […]
House Democrats decide to prolong DHS shutdown during TSA travel disruptions
On Thursday, House Democrats largely voted against reopening the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), even as air travel disruptions increased nationwide. Their main concern seems to be the potential for lawmakers to go on recess without making a deal, which has led them to reject ending what is now the second-longest funding lapse on record. […]