GOP plans hearing on DHS shutdown amid growing security worries
House Republicans are sounding the alarm about the implications of a continued shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as the funding issues seem to have no resolution in sight. A hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday by the House Homeland Security Committee to discuss the security risks and financial difficulties that many DHS […]
Democrats Convert Mullin Confirmation Hearing into Discussion on DHS Shutdown, 2020 Election, ICE
Democrats decided not to highlight Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-OK) congressional record during a confirmation hearing for the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Instead, they focused on disputes with Republicans regarding the department’s ongoing shutdown, the 2020 election, and the credibility of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). On Wednesday, as Sen. Rand […]
Sen. Bernie Moreno criticizes Democratic peers as repulsive regarding DHS shutdown
Sen. Bernie Moreno Critiques Democratic Colleagues Over Shutdown Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) expressed strong disapproval towards his Democratic counterparts during a Congressional hearing on Wednesday. He labeled their attempts to blame Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown as “disgusting” and “shameful.” In his remarks, Moreno redirected attention to the nearly 260,000 employees at the Department […]
House Republicans criticize Democrats for bringing back ‘defund the police’ at the border during shutdown
House GOP Claims Democrats Reviving ‘Defund the Police’ Agenda House Republican leaders are accusing Democrats of reintroducing their contentious move to “defund the police” through a recent plan involving the funding of law enforcement agencies under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Steve Scalise, House Majority Leader from Louisiana, described the idea as “one of […]
DHS shutdown has resulted in at least $2.5 billion in losses so far, according to economists
Economic Impact of DHS Shutdown WASHINGTON — According to White House economists, the ongoing month-long shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has caused an estimated $2.5 billion loss to the economy. This figure is in addition to over $90 billion in losses resulting from last year’s unprecedented shutdowns. The current estimate from the White […]
Trump’s nominee for DHS explains when ICE agents require warrants for enforcement as talks to avoid a shutdown are delayed.
Trump’s DHS Nominee Advocates for Judicial Warrants for Immigration Agents During a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Sen. Markwayne Mullin from Oklahoma, stated that federal immigration agents will need a judicial warrant to enter private properties. Mullin expressed his support for this requirement, acknowledging […]
Manhattan students feeling heartbroken over the shutdown of Catholic schools
Students at a Catholic elementary school in Manhattan were left feeling “devastated” upon learning their institution was one of three slated for closure in June. Families are now facing limited options for other religious education. Incarnation School in Washington Heights shared the announcement with its community on Monday, amid ongoing challenges like declining enrollment and […]
White House proposes compromises to resolve DHS shutdown, yet Democrats prioritize undocumented immigrants over unpaid American TSA workers.
The Trump administration has made various offers to encourage lawmakers to reinstate funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). However, Democrats are still hesitant to agree to compensating Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. Since the DHS shutdown on February 14th, talks between the White House and Democratic officials have stalled. Tom Homan, the border […]
Travelers are alerted that conditions may worsen due to the DHS shutdown, delays, and absences.
With U.S. airports grappling with the ramifications of the DHS shutdown and TSA officers working without pay, some European nations are starting to caution potential visitors to the U.S. The UK, for instance, has revised its travel advisories for those thinking about going to the United States, warning of potential “travel disruption.” The advisory states, […]
UK advises its travelers about potential US airport delays due to TSA government shutdown
Travel Disruptions as U.S. Shutdown Continues U.S. airports are experiencing significant disruptions due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, with many TSA officers working without pay. This situation has prompted some European countries to issue travel warnings for those considering travel to the U.S. The UK, for example, has updated its travel advice, highlighting possible […]