Politics March 6, 2026 Kristi Noem's firing fails to sway Democrats as DHS shutdown drags on Democrats maintained their DHS funding blockade over ICE reforms despite Secretary Kristi Noem's ouster, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., will take her place.
Politics March 6, 2026 Democrats pressure Mike Johnson to keep House in Washington over 'rapidly developing' Iran operation House Democrats demand Speaker Mike Johnson cancel next week's recess, citing Iran threats and the loss of U.S. troops.
Politics March 6, 2026 Mullin promises to earn Dem votes as GOP colleagues pounce on his seat Oklahoma Republicans rush to claim Sen. Markwayne Mullin's Senate seat after his nomination to run DHS, with Reps. Stephanie Bice and Kevin Hern eyeing the job.
Iran March 6, 2026 53 Dems vote against declaring Iran a state sponsor of terror A total of 53 House Democrats voted against a resolution this week that called the Islamic Republic of Iran "the largest state sponsor of terrorism."
Homeland Security March 6, 2026 Kristi Noem's ouster sparks rare bipartisan agreement on Capitol Hill Trump's decision to replace DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was met with bipartisan support amid Republicans calling for fresh leadership at the agency.
VIDEO March 6, 2026 Capitol Hill erupts with sharp reactions after President Trump removes DHS Sec. Kristi Noem following controversy over a $220M campaign. Democrats cheer her removal while Republicans defend the president’s decision and back Sen. Markwayne Mullin as her replacement. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital)
House Of Representatives March 5, 2026 Rep Tony Gonzales announces he will not seek re-election amid House Ethics investigation into affair Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas announces he won't seek re-election after admitting to extramarital affair with former staffer amid growing controversy.
VIDEO March 5, 2026 House defeats resolution to limit Trump's war powers on Iran 219–212 Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the failed resolution vote as the House backs President Donald Trump on his Iran actions and more on ‘Special Report.’
Politics March 5, 2026 Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Poll: Disapproval of ICE on the rise A new Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ poll shows ICE approval hitting a record low as nearly half of voters want funding reduced. The immigration enforcement agency faces growing disapproval.
House Of Representatives March 5, 2026 House Democrats vote to continue DHS shutdown despite Iran threat, Noem's ouster House Democrats largely voted against funding the Department of Homeland Security, despite the heightened threat situation amid the U.S. military operation in Iran.