Today’s news
Long TSA Waits at Airports as Spring Break Starts
Government shutdown leads to staffing shortages and delays at security checkpoints

Ohio State President Resigns Over 'Inappropriate Relationship' With Podcaster
Ted Carter Jr. stepped down after admitting to giving 'inappropriate access' to a woman with ties to his podcast
White House Fires NTSB Member, Citing Misconduct
Todd Inman denies the allegations and plans to fight the dismissal through legal means.
Recent news
Mar. 9, 2026
Alexander Butterfield, Nixon Aide Who Disclosed Watergate Tapes, Dies at 99
Butterfield's revelation of Nixon's secret taping system hastened the president's resignation.
Mar. 9, 2026
Partial Government Shutdown Causes TSA Staffing Shortages and Long Airport Lines
Travelers advised to arrive hours early as security wait times spike at major airports.
Mar. 9, 2026
Alexander Butterfield, Nixon Aide Who Revealed Watergate Tapes, Dies at 99
Butterfield's disclosure of Nixon's secret taping system hastened the president's resignation.
Mar. 9, 2026
Photos show TSA lines clogging airports during partial government shutdown
Passengers faced hourslong delays at airports in Houston, New Orleans, and other cities as spring break travel peaked.
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump's DHS Pick Mullin Profited From Wars
Markwayne Mullin made big money from defense stocks before U.S. attacks on Venezuela and Iran
Mar. 9, 2026
White House Fires NTSB Board Member Over Misconduct Allegations
Todd Inman dismissed from independent accident investigation agency after reports of inappropriate behavior and misuse of resources
Mar. 9, 2026
Auditors Decline to Opine on Agency Overseeing Voice of America
Report cites 'material and pervasive' lack of cooperation from Trump-appointed leadership.
Mar. 9, 2026
Schumer Shifts on Oil Reserves as Prices Soar
Senate Minority Leader now wants Trump to tap strategic oil stockpile after previously blocking efforts to refill it.
Mar. 9, 2026
TSA Shutdown Delays Could Last Another Week
What the ongoing TSA funding impasse means for air travelers
Mar. 9, 2026
White House Fires NTSB Board Member Over Misconduct Allegations
Todd Inman was removed from the National Transportation Safety Board after reports of inappropriate behavior and alcohol use on the job.
Mar. 9, 2026
Federal Judge Rules Kari Lake's Actions as Acting USAGM CEO Are Void
Kari Lake's tenure as acting CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media was unlawful, a federal judge has ruled.
Mar. 9, 2026
Capitol Plaque Honoring Jan. 6 Officers Installed After 3-Year Delay
The plaque recognizes the heroism of law enforcement who defended the Capitol during the 2021 attack.
Mar. 9, 2026
Capitol Installs January 6 Memorial Plaque After Years of Delay
The plaque honors the heroism of police officers who defended the Capitol during the 2021 attack.
Mar. 9, 2026
House Republicans Seek Path for Trump Agenda Amid War and Election Headwinds
GOP leaders hope Florida retreat will forge unity as affordability issues loom large for voters
Mar. 9, 2026
Trump Forces Aides to Wear $145 Florsheim Shoes He Buys Them
The president is obsessed with the Chicago-based brand and demands his top team wear the oxfords.
Mar. 9, 2026
Schumer Calls on Trump to Tap Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Rising Oil Prices
Senate Democratic Leader says Trump should act to stabilize markets and bring down prices for American families.
Mar. 9, 2026
Airports See Hourslong Security Delays Amid DHS Shutdown
Travelers faced long waits at checkpoints in Houston and New Orleans due to staffing shortages.
Mar. 9, 2026
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Actions to Dismantle Voice of America Were Illegal
Ruling affirms that Kari Lake, Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, lacked authority to make sweeping changes to the news outlet.
Mar. 9, 2026
Kristi Noem Removed as Homeland Security Secretary
Former Secretary Noem posts unbothered Instagram photo with grandchild after firing
Mar. 9, 2026
Gavin Newsom's Wife Pushed Gender Films Into California Schools
Jennifer Siebel Newsom leveraged her husband's political influence to promote her documentaries in classrooms