Pressure builds on Congress as DHS shutdown threatens to drag into April
Long airport lines and a scheduled two-week break are weighing on lawmakers.
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Trump says ICE agents will help at airports ‘for as long as it takes’
President Trump on Sunday said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will help with airport security for “as long as it takes" as passengers complain of longer wait times amid the partial government shutdown. Earlier Sunday, White House border czar Tom Homan said ICE
Luna slams Graham for comments about US troops
Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) on Sunday said Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) was acting as if U.S. soldiers were “expendable cattle” following his comments about the possibility of losing servicemembers in battle. “I am deeply upset at the lack of respect for life Senator
Bessent responds to Trump's post about Mueller's death
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said people need to give President Trump more empathy after Trump posted that he was “glad” former FBI Director Robert Mueller was dead. “I think that given what has been done to President Trump and his family it is impossible for
Manchin urges Democrats to 'stand up' to Senate GOP amid push to nix filibuster
Former Sen. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) on Sunday said it was time to “stand up” to Senate Republicans who seek to abolish the filibuster. The filibuster, unique to the Senate, is more than 200 years old. The rule allows for debate until 60 votes are gathered to invoke cloture and
Iranian foreign minister says country won't be 'swayed by more threats' on Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said his country would not be “swayed by more threats” after President Trump threatened to “hit” and “obliterate” Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. “Strait of Hormuz is not closed. Ships hesitate
This week on the Hill: Marathon debate on SAVE America Act enters second week
The Senate’s marathon debate on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act is set to enter its second week, as President Trump and conservative allies ramp up pressure to push the measure through the upper chamber. Trump declared on Truth Social last week that
Democrats warn Colorado governor against commuting sentence of election denier
Democrats on Capitol Hill are sounding alarms over the potential commutation of an election denier and convicted felon's sentence in Colorado, warning the state’s Democratic governor that clemency for Tina Peters would undermine the justice system and diminish the gravity of
Senate Republican says there’s 'no end in sight' for partial shutdown
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday said there was “no end in sight” for the partial government shutdown that has shuttered the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for 36 days. “Let's not play games with the security of our homeland. But we don't have that. So, President
War against Iran has had 'relatively marginal' impact on nuclear program: UN weapons inspector
Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said in an interview that aired Sunday the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has not done as much damage to the latter’s country nuclear program as U.S. and Israeli strikes did last June. “This
Cuban foreign minister: Military preparing for 'possibility' of aggression amid Trump threats
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío on Sunday said the country's military is preparing for the “possibility” of aggression from the Trump administration. “Our military is always prepared. And in fact it is preparing these days for the possibility of
Waltz: US allies starting to 'come around' to reopening Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Sunday that American allies are beginning to “come around” on providing support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump has urged them to do. “We are seeing our allies come around as they should, but at the
Murphy deflects question on Schumer’s future as Senate leader
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday dodged a question about replacing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) amid reports that a handful of senators are plotting to oust him. When asked if he wanted to replace Schumer, Murphy said, “Well, I think we are united right
Rutte asks for Trump's 'understanding' on NATO countries' hesitancy on supporting Iran war
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Sunday asked for President Trump’s “understanding” amid his frustrations with allied countries expressing hesitancy to provide support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “I understand the president's frustration that it takes some time, but
Claim deadline for $1.2B in tax refunds from 2022 nearing, IRS warns
The estimated median refund is nearly $700.
How the federal government is forcing states to spy on lobstermen
The federal government is forcing thousands of small fishing businesses to submit to warrantless GPS surveillance, threatening their livelihoods if they object, and the Supreme Court is being asked to strike down this violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Senate advances Mullin to head Department of Homeland Security
The Senate voted Sunday to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-Okla.) nomination to succeed Kristi Noem as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), taking a step toward restoring stability at a department that has been in turmoil since the fatal shooting of two
Trump’s energy policy benefits Iran and Russia, not America
President Trump's war with Iran has caused global energy prices to rise, benefiting Iran and Russia while harming global security and the environment, and Democrats should campaign on reducing fossil fuel consumption to protect the environment, wallets, and global security.
Big Boy No. 4014 tour to start: Where is the massive locomotive stopping?
The historic 1.2 million-pound Big Boy No. 4014 locomotive is about to set off on the first portion of its coast-to-coast tour.
Kiley: ICE officers at airports 'not ideal' solution to long TSA wait times
Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.) said Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers assisting at airports amid lengthy security wait times is “not ideal.” “Anything we can do to make travel a little more seamless right now, I think is fine. But that is a very
Underestimating the enemy is a dangerous path for Trump to follow
Such costly miscalculations have many reasons.
Shapiro leans into support for Israel on podcast tour
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) is leaning into his support for Israel as the war in Iran escalates and as speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run grows. In recent interviews with progressive podcast hosts, Shapiro has not shied away from the topic, engaging at
Seaweed invasion: Which beaches will be hit hardest by sargassum in 2026?
As the sargassum washes ashore, some beaches could be inundated with the stinky seaweed, as they have been in years past.
Israeli ambassador to US: 'We need boots on the ground, but they have got to be Iranian boots'
Michael Leiter, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S., said Sunday that the Iranian people must mobilize to overthrow the Islamic Republic regime. “I think that we need boots on the ground, but they have got to be Iranian boots, and I think they're coming,” Leiter told host Dana
TSA lines 'going to get much worse,' Duffy says
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday the ongoing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) funding lapse is likely to make already long security wait times "much worse," as the partial government shutdown hits Day 41. "I think you’re going to see more TSA agents,
Jeffries: ICE officers assisting at airports is 'last thing' Americans need
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday criticized the Trump administration’s plan to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to airports starting Monday. “The last thing that the American people need are for untrained ICE agents to be
Participation in society shouldn’t require a smartphone — America needs offline accessibility
Smartphone ownership and constant connectivity are now assumed. Apps, mobile wallets and digital IDs — often available only through smartphones or smartwatches — are increasingly required to access public services.
Homan: ICE officers will not assist with airport security scanning amid TSA staffing shortage
White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers will not be directly involved in security scanning measures at airports, a day before agency officials will begin assisting Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Tillis rips Trump’s NATO criticism: US lives would 'be lost in great numbers without' alliance
Retiring Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) ripped President Trump's threats against the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in recent weeks, amid escalating tensions over the conflict in the Middle East. "The president of the United States cannot withdraw from NATO,"
NASA is laying the legal groundwork to build its lunar base in 2027
It stems from the question of how to deal with the other great space power, the People’s Republic of China.
Chicago Transit Authority sues Trump administration over funding freeze
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) sued the Trump administration on Friday for freezing $2.1 billion in funding for multiple infrastructure projects. In a 51-page complaint, the plaintiffs argued the funding pause amounted to “political retaliation” meant to punish Democrats
SNL UK roasts Trump, Starmer relationship in first episode
The debut episode of “Saturday Night Live U.K.” opened with a dig at the relationship between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Trump. Starmer, played by George Fouracres, is visibly nervous at calling Trump. In recent days, the president has criticized his
Red-state speech laws pose an existential threat to academic freedom
If courts accept the views advanced by Florida and Indiana, legislators could dictate what faculty may say in public university classrooms.
Obama-era DHS chief says ‘we’ve got to stop with these funding fights’
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Sunday urged lawmakers to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and pay its employees, which has been in a shutdown for over a month. Johnson, who served under former President Obama, said in an appearance on the “Cats
The Lost Cause Gets a Tinseltown Makeover
Cauleen Smith recently encountered a terrifying specter. A spirit appeared to her portending a divine promise, like a biblical angel to Mary or the prophets. The spirit was of a white woman in billowing robes, her hair tied in a chignon. And she said that God—God Almighty
Student misbehavior is still up — and teachers want parents to do more about it
Student behavior in the classroom is not improving, and teachers want parents to do more. An Education Week survey released this month found 64 percent of teachers reporting classroom behavior has gotten worse in the past year. Their No. 1 solution, coming from more than 60
Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential attendance problems as major bills loom
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is grappling with an attendance issue as lawmakers begin to prioritize the 2026 midterms, potentially complicating the passage of key measures in the months ahead. The predicament was on full display this week: 22 Republicans did not vote for any