Homeland Security March 24, 2026 Lawmakers’ airport perks in crosshairs as DHS shutdown snarls travelers, TSA Rep. Ashley Hinson unveiled a new bill to strip lawmakers of airport perks during the shutdown as TSA agents miss paychecks and travelers face hourslong waits.
Republicans March 24, 2026 Conservative FISA revolt poses fresh test for Speaker Johnson Reps. Boebert and Luna threatened to tank the anticipated FISA Section 702 rule vote, testing Speaker Mike Johnson's razor-thin majority before the April 20 deadline.
Congress March 23, 2026 Political traffic signals: waiting for the light to change on the Hill Congress faces a steep political battle over a $200 billion Iran war spending request, with Trump sending mixed signals on whether the funds are needed.
House Of Representatives March 23, 2026 Johnson turns up heat on Schumer as DHS shutdown drags on, airport delays mount As the DHS shutdown enters its sixth week, House Republicans are forcing votes to pressure Senate Democrats. Meanwhile, unpaid TSA agents call out, leaving travelers facing chaos.
Democrat Elections March 23, 2026 Virginia Dem admits redistricting push aims to 'stop Trump', not about 'fairness' Virginia Rep. Donald Beyer says the redistricting push is about stopping Trump and taking back the House, not restoring fairness for Virginia voters.
Wisconsin March 23, 2026 GOP candidate warns Bernie-backed Dem rival’s green ties could hit farms, energy Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden frames Cooke’s environmental group endorsement as threat to Wisconsin agriculture and energy costs in battleground race.
House Of Representatives March 23, 2026 Top TSA watchdog backs Trump’s ICE airport move as shutdown snarls travel As the DHS shutdown enters its 37th day, GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez says Trump’s plan to use ICE agents at airports will "speed up the process" for frustrated American travelers.
Supreme Court March 23, 2026 SCOTUS conservatives signal readiness on curbing late-arriving mail ballots Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical during oral arguments of allowing states to continue counting late-arriving mail-in ballots. A decision is expected in June.
Midterm Elections March 23, 2026 House GOP targeting vulnerable Dems over DHS shutdown, TSA chaos The NRCC launches paid ads targeting Democrats in 28 districts, accusing them of shutting down DHS and forcing TSA agents to work without pay at airports.
US Climate Change March 23, 2026 Dem Senate candidate in the hot seat after anti-meat comment resurfaces: 'This will haunt him' Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico faced fierce backlash after a resurfaced video showed him urging Texans to go meat-free to fight climate change.