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

Senators defend two-week recess as record-breaking government shutdown drags on

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While thousands of Department of Homeland Security employees have gone seven weeks without a paycheck, some lawmakers are defending a planned recess as the funding stalemate drags on. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., objected Monday to the idea that senators should have stayed in session until lawmakers come … 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

TSA officers to receive backpay as shutdown continues

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing TSA officers to receive backpay as shutdown continues 00:52 UP NEXT Thieves steal 400,000 KitKat chocolate bars in Europe 00:29 U.S. troops amass as Trump says Iran softened blockcade 00:45 Usha Vance says she supports J.D. Vance presidential … 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

‘I blame them all’: Travelers frustrated with Washington as shutdown drags on

Amid the long lines and delays at the country’s airports, travelers say they feel deeply sympathetic to the airline workers who have been caught up in the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security — and deeply frustrated with politicians in Washington for letting it all happen. “These are the people who are suffering enough,” … Read more

Ukraine says Russia is helping Iran, and a shutdown record is eclipsed: Weekend Rundown

Russia took satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia three times in the days before Iran attacked the site and wounded American troops, according to a summary of Ukrainian intelligence shared with NBC News by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In an interview in the Gulf nation of Qatar on Saturday, Zelenskyy said he … Read more

DHS shutdown putting Americans at risk as World Cup security prep ‘significantly behind’: Sen Fetterman

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid a funding standoff that went into overtime on Friday, Sen. John Fetterman is stressing the need for lawmakers to end travel delays and support the country’s weakened airport security as he warns that security preparations are “significantly behind” for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I … Read more

DHS funding lapse becomes longest government shutdown

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing DHS funding lapse becomes longest government shutdown 00:18 UP NEXT Zelenskyy describes Russian intelligence sharing with Iran 01:19 Sky turns bright red in Western Australia ahead of Tropical Cyclone Narelle 00:11 Search on for missing diaper-clad kangaroo in … Read more