Government shutdown of Department of Homeland Security appears all but guaranteed by midnight as Senate Republicans and Democrats engage in a blame game over funding negotiations.
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DHS shutdown explained: Who works without pay, what happens to airports and disaster response
A Department of Homeland Security shutdown is looming after Senate Democrats rejected Republican funding proposals. Here are the employees who will be affected the most.
Morning Brief: Trans-Identifying Man Behind Canada School Shooting & Ohio Battles Gender Ideology
A transgender-identifying man commits one of the deadliest mass shootings in Canada’s history, Ohio Republicans move to protect parents who rebuff the concept of gender Read More
‘Glitter Ashes’ Offered At Progressive Church To ‘Show Remorse … To Our LGBTQ Siblings’
An Atlanta-based progressive church is offering what it calls “glitter ashes” for Ash Wednesday this year, a ritual it says is meant to show remorse Read More
Senate races to avert third shutdown as DHS deal takes shape
Department of Homeland Security faces a potential shutdown affecting TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard, as Senate Democrats push for immigration enforcement changes.
Ghislaine Maxwell pleads Fifth Amendment, dodges questions in House Oversight Epstein probe
Ghislaine Maxwell refused to answer questions before the House Oversight Committee on Monday morning.
‘America the Beautiful’ Singer At Super Bowl Thrilled To Represent ‘Queer Community’
Super Bowl organizers tapped singer Brandi Carlile to perform“America the Beautiful” at the big game on Sunday, and the vocalist said she viewed that as Read More
Calm amid chaos: Noem defies calls to resign, touts border victory as shutdowns, storms, and riots swirl
Kristi Noem faces mounting criticism as DHS secretary amid ICE operations that sparked riots and deaths, but Trump defends her border security record.
Noem deploys to both borders, says ICE won’t be deterred by sanctuary officials who ‘want to create conflict’
DHS Secretary Kriti Noem deployed to both borders in one day as Trump administration faces criticism over illegal immigration crackdown operations.
Melania Trump To Meet With Hamas Hostage She Helped Bring Home
WASHINGTON — First Lady Melania Trump will meet with freed American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel and his wife, Aviva Siegel, on Wednesday at the White House. Read More