Congress Ends Airport Perks to Pressure DHS Funding Deal
Congress is moving to end airport perks for lawmakers as the DHS funding lapse strains TSA staffing and airport security lines.
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Johnson Pressures Schumer Over DHS Funding Standoff
Mike Johnson escalated pressure on Chuck Schumer as the DHS funding lapse strained airport security and border operations.
Trump Rebuffs Bipartisan Plan to Reopen Border Agency
President Donald Trump refused a scheduled meeting on March 23, 2026, with a group of bipartisan senators attempting to end the Department of Homeland.
Trump Orders Five Day Delay for Iranian Energy Strikes
Trump ordered a five-day delay for planned Iranian energy strikes while intermediaries tried to turn talks into a diplomatic opening.
Senate Advances Markwayne Mullin to Lead Shuttered DHS
Markwayne Mullin moved toward a DHS confirmation vote while shutdown pressure and immigration enforcement demands reshaped the Senate fight.
Democrats Condemn Trump Remarks on Robert Mueller Death
Democrats condemned Trump’s remarks after Robert Mueller’s death, reviving a fierce debate over the former FBI director’s public-service legacy.
Carlos Fernandez de Cossio Warns US Against Invasion
Carlos Fernandez de Cossio warned that Cuba is preparing for possible US aggression while blackouts deepen pressure on Havana.
Trump Vows ICE Deployment to Airports Over DHS Funding
Trump's vow to deploy ICE at airports ties immigration enforcement to a funding fight that can quickly become operational.
Iran War Cripples Global Energy Markets and Election Hopes
An Iran war energy shock does not need to shut every route to reach voters. Crude prices, shipping insurance, refinery planning and currency pressure can.
Senate Democrats Reject Homeland Security Funding Package
Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed on March 20, 2026, that the Department of Homeland Security will remain shuttered after a fifth failed vote.
Trump War Plan Risks Entrapment in Iranian Conflict
Donald Trump deployed additional naval assets to the Persian Gulf on March 20, 2026, to counter Iranian efforts to block energy exports.
Trump Administration Moves to Block State AI Regulations
President Donald Trump sent a formal AI policy framework to Congress on March 20, 2026, aimed at stripping state-level authority over the emerging technology.