Today’s news
Senate Democrat Defends DHS Shutdown Tactics
ABC's Jonathan Karl presses Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Democrats' strategy amid the ongoing partial government shutdown.

Former FBI Director Mueller Faced Criticism for Expanding Surveillance Powers
Controversial actions during and after 9/11 led to accusations of trampling civil liberties
Minnesota Governor Vows Support for Somali Community
Walz promises his administration will 'never leave the side' of Somali Minnesotans amid fraud allegations.
Recent news
Mar. 28, 2026
Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Workers After Congress Fails on Funding
Executive action aims to ease airport security lines amid DHS shutdown
Mar. 28, 2026
Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Employees After Congress Fails to Agree on DHS Funding
President takes action to ease airport security lines as shutdown drags on
Mar. 28, 2026
Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Employees After Congress Fails to Agree on DHS Funding
President's action aims to ease long security lines at airports as shutdown drags on.
Mar. 27, 2026
Government Shutdown Nears End as Senate Passes Homeland Security Funding Bill
President Trump to sign executive order addressing airport disruptions amid national emergency declaration
Mar. 27, 2026
Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement
The deal, which the Senate approved unanimously, next goes to the House for consideration.
Mar. 27, 2026
Vance Leads New Anti-Fraud Task Force Targeting Benefit Programs
Vice President JD Vance holds first meeting of task force aimed at cracking down on potential misuse of social programs
Mar. 27, 2026
Former Trump Official Accuses Buttigieg of Allowing Trucking Schools to Self-Certify
Sean Duffy claims Biden's Transportation Secretary enabled unqualified drivers on US roads
Mar. 25, 2026
Lawmakers Spar Over Homeland Security Funding Deal as Shutdown Strains Airport Security
Republicans offer to fund some DHS agencies, but Democrats demand reforms to immigration enforcement.
Mar. 24, 2026
Potential DHS Funding Deal Taking Shape, But Roadblocks Remain
Senators and the White House appear optimistic about a solution, but Democrats have not yet agreed to the proposal.
Mar. 24, 2026
U.S. Senate Confirms Mullin as New DHS Secretary
Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma, will take over the department amid a five-week shutdown.
Mar. 24, 2026
Senators Consider Deal to Fund Homeland Security, Exclude ICE Enforcement
Proposal aims to end budget stalemate and address airport security issues
Mar. 23, 2026
Senate Republicans Advance Markwayne Mullin's Nomination to Lead DHS
The Senate vote clears the way for Mullin's confirmation as early as Monday evening.
Mar. 22, 2026
Controversial MAGA Senator clears first hurdle to becoming next DHS chief
Report says Mullin's nomination advanced in Senate procedural vote
Mar. 22, 2026
Controversial MAGA Senator clears first hurdle to becoming next DHS chief
Bloomberg reports Mullin's nomination advanced in Senate procedural vote
Mar. 22, 2026
Rampant Hospice Fraud Uncovered in California
CBS News Investigation Reveals Widespread Abuse of Medicare Funds
Mar. 21, 2026
YouTuber Nick Shirley Hires Security After Backlash Over Daycare Fraud Videos
Shirley says he's faced harassment, doxxing, and death threats after posting viral videos alleging widespread fraud in Minnesota's taxpayer-funded daycare system.
Mar. 21, 2026
Bill to Fund Homeland Security Fails Again as Airport Delays Mount
Democrats demand changes to immigration enforcement as TSA workers go unpaid
Mar. 19, 2026
Dem Rep. Calls for ICE Reform to End DHS Shutdown
Garamendi says Republicans must agree to ICE training and oversight to fund TSA and reopen airports
Mar. 18, 2026
Trump's Pick for Homeland Security Secretary to Testify
Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma faces confirmation hearing amid controversy over immigration enforcement.
Mar. 17, 2026
North Texas Lawmakers Slam DHS Shutdown as TSA Lines Grow
Partisan divide deepens as Democrats demand reforms to immigration enforcement agencies.