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Congress expected to end the record 75-day partial government shutdown

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WASHINGTON — The House is expected to vote Thursday on a Senate-passed bill that would fund much of the Homeland Security Department, ending the record 75-day shutdown of the sprawling federal agency. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin had warned lawmakers … Read more

Stock dip, oil prices jump after U.S. begins partial blockade Strait of Hormuz

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Oil prices jumped above $100 a barrel on Monday and U.S. stocks dipped amid concerns about the impact of President Trump’s plan to blockade Iran’s ports and a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for oil, fertilizer and other commodities.  The price of Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped $7.15, or 7.5%, to $102.30 … Read more

Bodies of 2 workers found days after partial collapse at parking garage

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PHILADELPHIA — The bodies of two workers trapped when a stairwell roof collapsed at a parking garage under construction in Philadelphia have been found, authorities announced Monday morning. The section of roof at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s garage fell Wednesday, triggering a collapse across all seven levels, Mayor Cherelle Parker told reporters last week. … Read more

Live Updates: U.S. set to begin Iranian ports blockade and partial blockade of Strait of Hormuz

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  13m ago Trump says U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will begin at 10 a.m. President Trump took to his Truth Social platform shortly after midnight EDT Monday to say, “The United States to Blockade Ships Entering or Exiting Iranian Ports on April 13 at 10:00 A.M. ET. Thank you for your attention to this … Read more

Speaker Mike Johnson, House Republicans reject Senate bill to fund DHS and end partial shutdown

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Speaker Mike Johnson said on Friday that House Republicans would move to fund the Department of Homeland Security through a 60-day bill that would keep spending at current levels, rejecting a Senate-approved deal that funds much of DHS, except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection. Source link

Trump says he will order DHS to ‘immediately’ pay TSA officers as partial shutdown persists

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President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will sign an order to pay Transportation Security Administration officers who have gone without paychecks during the funding lapse at Department of Homeland Security. Trump said in a Truth Social post that he would instruct newly sworn-in Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to “immediately pay our TSA Agents … Read more

Acting TSA administrator says partial shutdown ‘significantly undermines’ security

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. White House assures talks with Iran continue to be ‘productive’ 01:05 How a Democrat flipped the Florida state district that includes Mar-a-Lago 02:40 Now Playing Acting TSA administrator says partial shutdown ‘significantly undermines’ security 04:28 UP NEXT North Carolina state … Read more

Where Negotiations to End Partial Government Shutdown Stand

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Additional Troops Deployed to Middle East as Trump Claims Victory 02:20 Now Playing Where Negotiations to End Partial Government Shutdown Stand 01:33 UP NEXT Airport Chaos Drags on As Partial Shutdown Enters Day 40 02:18 Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin to … Read more