The government shutdown continues as House Republicans face a razor-thin majority to pass the bill that includes funding for the Pentagon, HUD and transportation programs.
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Plan to end government shutdown survives key House hurdle after Trump quells GOP rebellion threats
The House is preparing for a crucial vote on a Senate compromise to end the partial government shutdown.
DHS chief Kristi Noem OKs body cameras for feds in Minneapolis as Dems push for more reforms
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has come out in favor of at least one reform that Democrats are demanding of her department — in one Read More
Retiring Minnesota Senator Endorses Radical Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Over Moderate Angie Craig
Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), who is retiring from the Senate, has formally backed Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan (D-MN) over Representative Angie Craig (D-MN), placing herself Read More
Trump ‘ask us’ doctrine explained as protests rage in far left states
President Donald Trump has vowed not to bring federal law enforcement into Democrat cities amid protests “unless and until” officials there “ask us” for help — and do so politely.
Federal judge temporarily lifts DHS restrictions on lawmaker visits to detention facilities
Federal judge temporarily lifts restrictions on congressional visits to immigration detention facilities, ruling ICE policy causes “irreparable harm” to oversight duties.
Government shutdowns may be fewer, but they’re increasingly disruptive
U.S. government shutdowns have become longer and more frequent due to partisan rancor, with 22 closures since 1976 affecting federal agencies nationwide.
Clinton-Appointed Judge Orders Illegal Released, Claims ICE ‘Traumatized’ His Son
U.S. District Judge Fred Biery has ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias, an illegal alien who was apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Read More
Senate Republicans push for House GOP rebellion against funding package, voter ID legislation
Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Mike Lee’s, R-Utah, demands for DHS funding and SAVE America Act could extend government shutdown by forcing package back to Senate for potential rejection.
House Democrats mutiny Schumer’s deal with White House, threatening longer shutdown
House Democrats are divided from Senate Democrats on a deal struck with the White House to fund the federal government and negotiate DHS dollars.