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This is a 'huge' political problem for Speaker Johnson, former Biden official warns
Panelists Meghan Hays and Kaylee McGhee White analyze the congressional standoff over DHS funding on ‘America Reports.’
Furious House Republicans reject DHS funding bill, upending shutdown deal
After senators worked late into the night to approve a deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, House Republicans rejected it.
House GOP Leaders Reject Bill to Fund DHS, Likely Extending Standoff
Republicans instead plan to propose an eight-week bill to fund the entire department, including back pay for TSA workers.
House GOP erupts over Senate’s overnight move to fund pieces of DHS
Speaker Mike Johnson does not currently have the House votes to approve the Senate’s early morning funding measure to fund large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security.
Senate funds DHS after Trump’s TSA pay promise
About 50,000 TSA agents are on the verge of missing a second paycheck
Byron Donalds blasts partial DHS funding bill and Senate's political games
Rep. Byron Donald, R-Fla., discusses the partial DHS funding deal, new polling showing voter frustration with Washington, and a key GOP House seat flipping in Florida on 'Varney & Co.'
DHS funding bill moves to House after early morning passage in Senate
Lawmakers have felt pressured to make a deal because of lengthy security checkpoint delays at some airports.
The US in Brief: Senate opens way to reopen DHS
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Senate approves funding deal for most of DHS, ending shutdown
The deal would mean TSA staff, who screen airport passengers, baggage and cargo, would start being paid for the first time since mid-February
For Trump, a Deadline Isn’t Always a Deadline | WSJ Politics Newsletter for March 27
Plus, the Senate approves funding for most of DHS, moving to end long airport-security lines
Senate Votes to Fund Most of D.H.S. in Bid to End Partial Shutdown
The bill excludes funding for federal immigration enforcement and deportation operations. The House could consider the package on Friday morning.
Senate reaches a deal to fund most of DHS
The partial shutdown began at midnight on February 14 after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding the Department of Homeland Security.
Senate unanimously moves to fund most of DHS, except ICE and border patrol, in rare overnight session
The Senate unanimously moved to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and part of Customs and Border Protection, in a rare overnight session.
Senate Approves Funding for Most of DHS, Moving to End Airport Crisis
Senate Republicans and Democrats agreed to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, moving to end a standoff in Congress that had led to missed paychecks for airport security workers.
DHS shutdown breakthrough comes at cost for Republicans as funding fights nears end
The Senate advanced a DHS shutdown deal without ICE or CBP funding, as Republicans plan to use reconciliation to secure immigration enforcement funding long-term.
Pulse of Politics: Iran war poll & DHS funding fight
A new AP/NORC poll shows Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far. Oakland University Political Science Professor Dave Dulio weighs in on that, as well as the Department of Homeland Security funding fight on Capitol Hill.
DHS internal watchdog launches investigation into handling of contracts under Noem, Lewandowski
The Department of Homeland Security inspector general has launched a sprawling investigation into how contracts have been solicited and handled, including the involvement of former Secretary Kristi Noem and her de facto chief of staff Corey Lewandowski, according to two sources familiar with the probe.
Senators are discussing ‘last and final’ offer to end funding shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he's given the final offer to Democrats
Senators are discussing ‘last and final’ offer to end funding shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he's given the final offer to Democrats
Senators are discussing ‘last and final’ offer to end funding shutdown
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he's given the final offer to Democrats
Senators grasp for deal to end DHS shutdown as GOP makes ‘last and final offer’
A gang of top senators from both parties are engaged in a furious push to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, with GOP leaders describing the current round of talks as their “last and final offer” for Democrats to take the deal.
Could Markwayne Mullin’s tenure at DHS change the agency?
Homeland Security and ICE were heavily scrutinized during Kristi Noem’s term
Trump holds Cabinet meeting while Congress remains at an impasse over DHS funding deal
President Donald Trump will hold the 11th Cabinet meeting of his second term, the White House said. Follow for live news updates.
Nearly 500 airport security staff quit as DHS shutdown hits nearly six weeks with no end in sight
Negotiations to end funding standoff sparked by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown fail to find a breakthrough
Partial government shutdown continues with long lines at airports
The long lines at airports and the DHS shutdown continue, but could a deal by on the horizon?
Chuck Schumer’s Other Challenge Is Geographic | WSJ Politics Newsletter for March 25
Plus, a MAGA rebellion in Arkansas and the DHS-funding standoff continues
Steve Kornacki's guide to the next big elections on the calendar: From the Politics Desk
Plus, where talks to end the DHS shutdown stand.
Delta suspends VIP services for Congress members amid DHS shutdown, TSA delays
Delta suspended VIP congressional services amid the government shutdown, telling lawmakers they'll be treated like regular travelers by SkyMiles status.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: March 24, 2026 | Insights
Congress faces a tight deadline on DHS funding and the SAVE Act as Easter recess nears, while healthcare hearings continue amid uncertainty.
The US in Brief: DHS’s new boss
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Former Trump DHS official: The President’s turning war into video game
Top Senate Republicans coalesce behind plan to end DHS shutdown
Top Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill believe their party is unified behind a plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security. Now, they need to sell the plan to Democrats.
Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Department of Homeland Security
The Oklahoma Republican faced a glide path to confirmation with the help of two Democratic senators.
Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead a DHS in turmoil
Markwayne Mullin will serve as Donald Trump’s next Department of Homeland Security secretary, elevating the US senator to helm the agency at the center of the president’s controversial immigration enforcement effort and an ongoing shutdown.
Trump puts Republicans in a bind on the DHS shutdown: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Supreme Court hears a case with big midterm implications.
Airport chaos is adding urgency to the DHS shutdown debate. But who has the leverage?
DHS has been shut down for more than a month. But extremely long and growing TSA wait times have created newfound political urgency to reach a deal.
House GOP targeting vulnerable Dems over DHS shutdown, TSA chaos
The NRCC launches paid ads targeting Democrats in 28 districts, accusing them of shutting down DHS and forcing TSA agents to work without pay at airports.
WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to vote on DHS secretary confirmation for Mullin
Trump was offered an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown but he didn’t take it
President Donald Trump was presented Sunday with a potential off-ramp to the more than month-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown: fund every part of the department except enforcement operations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, two sources familiar with the conversations told CNN.
Trump mocks 'discombobulated' Schumer over Democrats' near gaffe on funding ICE
President Donald Trump mocked Chuck Schumer after the Senate minority leader accidentally said "We must fund ICE" on the Senate floor amid the DHS funding shutdown fight.
Homan says ‘more conversations need to be had’ to end standoff over ICE, DHS funding
Politics chat: Trump's mixed messages on the Iran war, the latest on DHS funding
We look at President Trump's mixed messages on the war with Iran, plus the latest on Department of Homeland Security funding, which Congress has frozen over his immigration enforcement policies.
Thune, GOP blast Dems in DHS standoff as Lankford says they fear ICE over Iran
Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., accused Senate Democrats of being afraid of ICE than Iran as the DHS shutdown hit its 36th day, as Republicans again offered another compromise deal to reopen.
Elon Musk offers to pay TSA workers' salaries amid DHS budget standoff
Elon Musk has offered to cover the salaries of TSA personnel during the ongoing funding impasse disrupting airports nationwide.
Department of Health retracts claim sunbeds are as dangerous as smoking
DHSC corrects statements after regulator intervenes as experts say smoking causes far more cancer cases
Eviction reform, Aquarion, towing laws: CT politics news
Plus: DeLauro wants to fund DHS but not ICE, and bills increasing the ECS formula and offering tax credits for paid internships advance.
Swalwell plays up athletic credentials in effort to blunt DHS sweeps at World Cup
Rep. Eric Swalwell, citing his Division I soccer past, introduced a bill to ban ICE enforcement on public transit near World Cup sites this summer.
Long lines persist at area airports as partial government shutdown continues
350 TSA agents have quit since the current shutdown began, according to DHS.
Mullin addresses temper, ‘secret’ trip at DHS hearing
The confirmation hearing became combative between Mullin and Sen. Rand Paul
Trump's DHS pick Mullin advances by one vote after Sen. Fetterman votes yes
Republican Sen. Rand Paul opposed Mullin, but Democratic Sen. John Fetterman crossed the aisle to rescue the nominee, who was approved by a one-vote margin.
Political operatives with Trump ties raked in millions of dollars in commissions from DHS ad campaign
The ads became a sore spot within the White House over Kristi Noem.
‘Nobody trusts him’: Rep. Goldman claims Stephen Miller runs DHS and questions if Markwayne Mullin will stand up to him
Sen Markwayne Mullin is ‘in politics for all the right reasons,’ former NSC chief of staff
Former White House NSC chief of staff Alex Gray and Axiom Strategies’ Erin Maguire discuss the confirmation hearing for DHS Secretary hopeful Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
DHS Secy. nominee Mullin declines to share details of 2016 trip because it’s ‘classified’
Mullin under microscope by Senate colleagues over temperament, stolen valor and ICE in tense DHS confirmation hearing
A typically friendly setting for one of their own turned tense on Capitol Hill Wednesday with senators grilling Markwayne Mullin for roughly three hours as he vies to become President Donald Trump’s next Department of Homeland Security chief.
WATCH: Sen. Paul asks DHS nominee Mullin if he believes violence can resolve political differences
Trump's DHS pick Markwayne Mullin is confronted by Rand Paul at Senate hearing
Paul, the committee chairman, used his opening statement to confront Mullin, who once said he understood why Paul was physically assaulted, over "anger issues."
Trump nominee Mullin expected to get quick confirmation to replace Noem at DHS
Republicans almost certain to push through appointment following the ousting of Noem amid public backlash to her aggressive immigration approach
NJGOP Calls on Congressional Democrats to End DHS Shutdown, Stop Playing Politics with National Security
NJGOP Calls on Congressional Democrats to End DHS Shutdown, Stop Playing Politics with National Security COLTS NECK — NJGOP Chairwoman Christine Hanlon is calling on Congressional Democrats to end the partial government shutdown keeping the Department of Homeland Security closed and unfunded. A month into the shutdown, TSA wait times are growing at airports across[...]
Read the White House Letter to Senate Republicans
In a letter sent to two Republican senators, White House officials outlined narrow changes it would be willing to make to its immigration enforcement operations.
White House offers 5 DHS reforms to Democrats
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed more than a month ago.
WATCH LIVE: Sen. Markwayne Mullin testifies in confirmation hearing for DHS secretary
New DHS nominee, same Trump agenda? What to expect from Markwayne Mullin
Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a confirmation hearing for DHS secretary amid controversies over immigration, a partial shutdown, and disaster relief.
Trump's security pick Mullin poised to inherit a DHS beset by challenges
Immigration enforcement is at a crossroads. Disaster-hit states and their lawmakers are angry at delayed federal assistance. Frustrated travelers face long airport security lines due to a monthlong funding battle in Congress.
Democrats like Markwayne Mullin but that doesn’t mean they’ll vote for him for DHS secretary
In his early days in Congress, Markwayne Mullin tried pairing his suit jacket and tie with a pair of jeans on the House floor. Then-House Speaker John Boehner reprimanded the young Republican for breaking the dress code.
Cornyn clashes with progressive Rep Greg Casar in heated airport face-off over DHS shutdown
Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed over the DHS shutdown as TSA workers missed their first paycheck and airport delays continue to mount.
'Empty refrigerators and eviction notices': TSA union leaders demand end to DHS shutdown
TSA workers in Atlanta face a mounting financial crisis as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues, with agents dealing with evictions and hardships.
Fired DHS chief Kristi Noem faces criminal referral from congressional Democrats
Democrats accuse Kristi Noem of making "demonstrably false" statements to Congress regarding DHS contracts and Corey Lewandowski, weeks after her ousting by President Trump.
Dem senators call to fund DHS after voting to block it 4 times amid shutdown fight
Government shutdown continues over Department of Homeland Security funding as Democrats seek immigration enforcement reforms amid terror attacks.
Sen. Schmitt accuses Democrats of playing ‘petty politics’ as DHS funding fight continues
Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., discusses the mounting national security concerns amid the DHS shutdown, responds to Democratic criticism of ICE and more on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
Airline CEOs torch lawmakers for turning air travel into a ‘political football’
Airline leaders warned the DHS shutdown left TSA workers unpaid and travelers facing long lines as spring travel demand surged and pressure mounted on the aviation system.
North Texas Republican Rep. Roger Williams discusses war against Iran, DHS shutdown impacting airports
Travelers face delays as DHS shutdown drags on: Eye on Politics
High Stakes, and a Low Bar, For Markwayne Mullin at DHS
Trump’s nominee has one big thing going for him: He’s not Kristi Noem.
DAVID MARCUS: Craven politics is the only excuse left for Dems refusing to fund DHS
Congressional Democrats allegedly continue blocking DHS funding despite key concessions, raising concerns about airport security during tensions.
The (Tariff) Pandora’s Box With $130 Billion in It | WSJ Politics Newsletter for March 13
Plus, some aren’t happy with how JB Pritzker is spending his money, and the DHS funding impasse drags on
‘Hypocritical BS’: Democratic Congressman responds to GOP attacks on DHS funding
Sen. Katie Britt slams Democrats for 'playing politics' with DHS funding fight
Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., criticizes Democrats for using the DHS funding fight as a 'political pawn.'
Are we still in a shutdown? Here's how DHS disruptions impact Americans
Here's why the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is shut down and what the partial closure means for Americans.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: March 10, 2026 | Insights
Only the U.S. Senate is in session this week as the House adjourns, with debate focused on resolving the DHS funding impasse and stalled appropriations.
DHS leadership change is not enough to reopen government and start funding department, says Hakeem Jeffries
House minority leader says ‘we want ICE to conduct itself like other law enforcement agencies, not use tax dollars to kill American citizens’
Democrats make political bet on DHS demands, despite GOP’s Iran warnings
A week after President Trump launched strikes against Iran, Democrats are digging in against reopening the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without significant reforms to the agency. Party le…
GOP Senator calls on incoming DHS Secretary to fix department: ‘We’ve lost the debate over immigration’
Pols and Politics: Auditor DiZoglio a Boston Arts Academy Foundation ‘Champion’
The Boston Arts Academy Foundation will present one of its annual Champion awards to state Auditor Dianna DiZoglio at a March 19 reception. Plus: Mass. Gov. Healey on DHS Sec. Noem’s firing: …
Noem thanks Trump for new Shield of the Americas special envoy role after DHS ouster
Kristi Noem thanked President Donald Trump for new Shield of the Americas special envoy role during a summit Saturday, days after he removed her as DHS secretary.
Noem debuts as Trump envoy at Latin American leader summit after DHS ouster
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is making her debut special envoy for the "Shield of the Americas" — a position Trump shuttled her after reshuffling DHS.
Week in Politics: Trump's messaging on Iran war; MAGA base reaction; new DHS leadership
Messaging from the Trump Administration over the war on Iran has been mixed and confused. There are tensions in the MAGA base over the war. Plus, a new Secretary of Homeland Security is in the works.
15 blockbuster movies cheaper than Kristi Noem's $220M DHS ads
Kristi Noem's $220 million DHS ads outspent blockbusters like "Barbie" and "Sinners," raising questions about the department's use of taxpayer dollars.
The Senator Who Cost Kristi Noem Her Job
Trump was “mad as a murder hornet” at his former DHS secretary, according to the lawmaker who brought about her downfall.
Kristi Noem prioritized immigration over everything else in homeland security’s large portfolio. That wasn’t her downfall
During her short-lived tenure, the DHS secretary faced heavy criticism for eroding the core capabilities of a massive department that houses over 20 high-profile agencies – including the TSA, the US Coast Guard and ICE.
Diamantis scandal, ‘superfund’ bill, DHS: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals for overdose prevention centers, private equity protections in health care, and a 'Golden Girls Bill.'
Democrats are probing companies awarded a $220 million ad contract for ties to Noem, Lewandoski
The senators are asking whether Noem, her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski or any other DHS employee financially benefited from the agreements.
What’s next for Kristi Noem? 2026 Senate chatter grows after DHS exit
Rumors swirl that fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem may challenge Sen. Mike Rounds in 2026 South Dakota primary after Trump dismissal.