Leavitt calls on Congress to end Easter recess to work on DHS shutdown

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The White House is calling on Congress to return from Easter recess to pass funding to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, arguing the standoff has disrupted TSA operations and airport travel nationwide. “Nothing will be truly normal again until Democrats do the right thing to … Read more

DHS shutdown set to stretch on with Congress on 2-week break

Washington — The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, now the longest in history, is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.  At 45 days, the DHS shutdown has surpassed last year’s funding lapse to become the longest in history. Though Congress was able … Read more

Trump says he wants Iran’s oil and travelers frustrated with Congress over shutdown: Morning Rundown

In today’s newsletter: Trump says he wants to take Iran’s oil as the war sends global prices surging. Travelers express frustration with Congress as TSA workers are caught in the shutdown crossfire. And a stunning March Madness finish seals the Men’s Final Four. Here’s what to know today. Trump says he wants Iran’s oil and … Read more

Airport chaos lingers as Congress fails to fund TSA

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT Pentagon reports new American casualties from Iran war 01:53 Thousands of ‘No Kings’ protests against the Trump agenda 02:37 Good News: Medical school students celebrate residency ‘Match Day’ 03:28 Tiger Woods released from jail after DUI arrest in … Read more

Airports continue to struggle with long lines as Congress fails to reach DHS funding agreement

Airports continue to struggle with long lines as Congress fails to reach DHS funding agreement – CBS News Watch CBS News Airports around the U.S. continue to deal with long lines and short staffing after Congress once again failed to reach an agreement over Department of Homeland Security funding. Source link

Cruz warns ‘radical Democrats’ will ‘burn it down’ if they win back Congress

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republican Sen. Ted Cruz insists that President Donald Trump will be “impeached over and over and over again” if the Democrats win back control of the House in this year’s midterm elections. And the conservative firebrand and three-term senator from Texas, in a sit-down interview this week … Read more

Why Trump needs Congress on Iran in more ways than one: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen explains why President Donald Trump can’t completely bypass Congress on the Iran war. Plus, Steve Kopack provides an update … Read more