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DHS Denies Natasha Lyonne's Claim of ICE Detention After Flight Removal
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DHS Denies Natasha Lyonne's Claim of ICE Detention After Flight Removal

Actress Natasha Lyonne claimed she was 'detained' by ICE after being escorted off a plane following the 'Euphoria' Season 3 premiere, but the Department of Homeland Security has denied her claim, stating neither ICE nor TSA escorted or detained her.

Trump Orders Payment for Unpaid DHS Employees Amid Shutdown
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Trump Orders Payment for Unpaid DHS Employees Amid Shutdown

A memorandum from President Trump directs officials to ensure all Department of Homeland Security employees, including those in the Coast Guard, FEMA, and CISA, receive pay after going without during a prolonged government shutdown.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Restrict Mail-In Voting and Create National Voter List
PoliticsReutersThe GuardianCNN+6dr-dkaftonbladetpublicodigi24index-hrndtv21d ago9 sources

Trump Signs Executive Order to Restrict Mail-In Voting and Create National Voter List

President Trump has signed an executive order aimed at cracking down on mail-in voting by creating a nationwide voter list and restricting ballot distribution to voters on a Department of Homeland Security-compiled list, a move he asserts will combat voter fraud despite debunked claims.

Lawmakers Face Backlash for Vacationing Amid DHS Shutdown and Unpaid Workers
PoliticsFox News22d ago

Lawmakers Face Backlash for Vacationing Amid DHS Shutdown and Unpaid Workers

Lawmakers are facing backlash for vacationing during the record-breaking Department of Homeland Security shutdown, leaving DHS workers unpaid, while the White House urges Congress to cut short its recess to address the situation. Meanwhile, scammers are reportedly targeting payees of the bread price-fixing settlement with fake websites.

Scammers Target Bread Price-Fixing Settlement Payees with Fake Websites
PoliticsFox Newscbc22d ago2 sources

Scammers Target Bread Price-Fixing Settlement Payees with Fake Websites

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has urged Congress to cut short its Easter recess to address the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, reiterating the administration's call for immediate action. Meanwhile, scammers are reportedly sending payees of the bread price-fixing settlement to fake websites, attempting to defraud them.

LaGuardia Accident Raises Questions on Overnight Air Traffic Controller Staffing Amid Shutdown Concerns
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LaGuardia Accident Raises Questions on Overnight Air Traffic Controller Staffing Amid Shutdown Concerns

An accident at LaGuardia Airport has prompted questions regarding the sufficiency of the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers for overnight shifts. This incident adds to ongoing concerns about federal employee staffing and pay, as the US Department of Homeland Security remains affected by a partial government shutdown, with bills to pay FAA and TSA workers stalling in Congress.

US Senate Funds DHS, Excludes ICE; Trump Announces Plan to Pay TSA Agents
Worldtelexdanas26d ago2 sources

US Senate Funds DHS, Excludes ICE; Trump Announces Plan to Pay TSA Agents

The US Senate unanimously decided to provide funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), notably excluding the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and part of Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Following this, President Trump announced a plan to pay TSA agents, addressing the funding deadlock that had caused chaos at US airports.

DHS Reopening Deal Sputters Amid US Government Shutdown Fears
PoliticsCNNThe Independent27d ago2 sources

DHS Reopening Deal Sputters Amid US Government Shutdown Fears

A deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security is sputtering on Capitol Hill, raising anxiety in both parties and fueling fears that a potential US government shutdown could disrupt airports and lead to a shortage of security staff.

DHS Shutdown Causes Severe Airport Chaos, Long TSA Lines, and Airline Reactions
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DHS Shutdown Causes Severe Airport Chaos, Long TSA Lines, and Airline Reactions

The US Department of Homeland Security shutdown continues to cause severe airport chaos and long TSA lines, with airlines like United and Delta waiving flight change fees, as President Trump reportedly refuses to allow a deal to resolve the funding dispute, leading to reports of security lines spilling into airport basements.

Noem Accused of Lending DHS Jet to Melania Trump
PoliticsThe Independent1mo ago

Noem Accused of Lending DHS Jet to Melania Trump

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem reportedly lent a luxury Department of Homeland Security jet to Melania Trump, allegedly as an 'insurance policy' to avoid backlash over spending, according to a new report.

Congress Grapples with Prolonged DHS Shutdown
WorldFox News10d ago

Congress Grapples with Prolonged DHS Shutdown

Congress is facing a prolonged Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, with political divisions threatening to escalate into deeper government funding crises. The situation has been described as miserable, with risky tactics associated with the ongoing political stalemate.

NATO Allies Work on Hormuz Plan B Amid Trump's Criticism and Withdrawal Threats
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NATO Allies Work on Hormuz Plan B Amid Trump's Criticism and Withdrawal Threats

US allies are developing a Plan B for the Strait of Hormuz in case President Trump withdraws, as Trump continues to strongly criticize NATO countries for their unwillingness to deploy militaries to the waterway and threatens to leave the alliance. This comes as Trump's irritation with NATO forces Europeans to confront the realities of the alliance.

US House Passes Bill to Fund Homeland Security Amid Shutdown
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US House Passes Bill to Fund Homeland Security Amid Shutdown

The US House of Representatives has passed a temporary bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, addressing the ongoing shutdown and travel chaos at airports, though the shutdown is expected to continue for several weeks.

Trump Extends Iran Deadline, Pauses Strikes, as Israel Targets Regime Leaders and Oil Prices React
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Trump Extends Iran Deadline, Pauses Strikes, as Israel Targets Regime Leaders and Oil Prices React

Donald Trump has extended a deadline for a strike threat by 10 days and paused attacks on Iran’s energy sector, giving Iranians ten more days to open the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a fall in oil prices. Meanwhile, Israel reportedly assassinated Iranian regime leaders involved in the Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Trump Extends Iran Strike Pause Until April 6; Global Markets React
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Trump Extends Iran Strike Pause Until April 6; Global Markets React

US President Donald Trump has extended the pause on military strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure until April 6, citing positive negotiation progress. This decision, amid renewed Mideast tensions, has caused global markets to react, with oil prices falling and Seoul and Tokyo stocks opening sharply lower.

DHS Shutdown Deepens as Nearly 500 Airport Security Staff Quit Amid Failed Negotiations
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DHS Shutdown Deepens as Nearly 500 Airport Security Staff Quit Amid Failed Negotiations

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown impasse has deepened as Senate Republicans rejected Democrats' latest offer, following Democrats' earlier rejection of a GOP framework. The acting head of the TSA warns of staffing shortages and airport wait times, with nearly 500 airport security staff having quit as negotiations to end the funding standoff continue to fail.

DHS Funding Talks Face Hurdles Amidst Efforts to End Shutdown
PoliticswsjwapoThe Guardian+5NPRtimes-ukcnbcmarketwatchzerohedge28d ago8 sources

DHS Funding Talks Face Hurdles Amidst Efforts to End Shutdown

Senate Democrats and Republicans are reportedly close to a deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and fund the TSA, but talks are now facing hurdles amidst ongoing airport delays. Representatives are discussing possible solutions to end the partial government shutdown.

Staff absences soar at US airports
PoliticsKorea Herald1mo ago

Staff absences soar at US airports

Absences among transportation security workers over the weekend reached their highest since a partial government ‌shutdown began five weeks ago, US Department of Homeland Security said Sunday, while…

Politicspolitiken1mo ago

Trump Threatens ICE Airport Deployment Amid Shutdown Funding Dispute

President Trump has threatened to deploy ICE agents to US airports if Democrats do not approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, claiming they would arrest undocumented immigrants. Elon Musk has also offered to cover the salaries of US airport security workers, including TSA agents, who are working without pay.

DHS Criticized for Silence on Iran War Threats to US Homeland
WorldThe Independent1mo ago

DHS Criticized for Silence on Iran War Threats to US Homeland

National security experts have raised concerns over the Department of Homeland Security's failure to publish a threat report since the Trump administration took office, particularly its silence on potential terror threats to the US homeland amid the Iran War.

‘I’m relieved she’s gone’: Fema staffers celebrate ousting of Kristi Noem
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

‘I’m relieved she’s gone’: Fema staffers celebrate ousting of Kristi Noem

Current and former Fema staff say the fired DHS secretary made the US more dangerous by overhauling the agency Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Some current and former Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) staff are celebrating the Thursday firing of homeland security secretary Kristi Noem, who they say has made the US more dangerous by micromanaging and shrinking the agency. Since her confirmation to lead the Department of Homeland Security...

WorldNPR2d ago

DHS Shutdown Concerns Raised for World Cup Security

With the FIFA World Cup less than two months away, concerns are being raised about how a potential Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown could impact security arrangements for the tournament hosted in America.

PoliticsNPR6d ago

Republicans Propose Plan to End DHS Shutdown

Top Republicans in Congress have devised a plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. The proposal aims to circumvent Democrats and limit defections within their own ranks to pass the measure.

US Government Shutdown Continues, Affecting TSA Workers
PoliticsThe Independent21d ago

US Government Shutdown Continues, Affecting TSA Workers

Tens of thousands of federal employees, including TSA workers, remain without pay as a deadlock over immigration enforcement funding continues to stall the Department of Homeland Security, with predictions the shutdown could last into the summer.

Sen. Ron Johnson Calls to End Filibuster Amid DHS Funding Deadlock
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Sen. Ron Johnson Calls to End Filibuster Amid DHS Funding Deadlock

Divisions within the Republican party have led to a deadlock in Congress, resulting in the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, with Senator Ron Johnson now calling for an end to the Senate filibuster, blaming Democrats for the funding fight.

Senate Approves DHS Funding, Focus Shifts to House Amid Shutdown
Politicswsjla-vanguardia26d ago2 sources

Senate Approves DHS Funding, Focus Shifts to House Amid Shutdown

The U.S. Senate has approved funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security, unblocking national security funding after weeks of legislative deadlock and airport disruptions, with the measure now moving to the House of Representatives for approval, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Trump Orders Airport Security Pay Amid Longest US Government Shutdown
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Trump Orders Airport Security Pay Amid Longest US Government Shutdown

The US Department of Homeland Security funding lapse, now the longest partial shutdown, continues to cause airport chaos. President Trump has ordered airport security personnel to receive their payroll to alleviate staffing shortages and long queues.

US Airports Face Potential Closures Amid DHS Funding Issues
Politicstvn241mo ago

US Airports Face Potential Closures Amid DHS Funding Issues

Some airports in the United States could face closure in the coming weeks if funding problems for the Department of Homeland Security persist. The ongoing US government shutdown is causing staff shortages at airports, bringing them close to a critical point.

Deported Honduran Arrested for Shoving Veteran onto NYC Subway Tracks
PoliticsFox News1mo ago

Deported Honduran Arrested for Shoving Veteran onto NYC Subway Tracks

A Honduran man, who had been deported four times, was arrested after allegedly shoving an elderly Air Force veteran onto NYC subway tracks. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed the man has at least 15 prior charges, and the Trump administration is urging NYC officials to honor a detainer.

DHS leadership change is not enough to reopen government and start funding department, says Hakeem Jeffries – US politics live
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

DHS leadership change is not enough to reopen government and start funding department, says Hakeem Jeffries – US politics live

House minority leader says ‘we want ICE to conduct itself like other law enforcement agencies, not use tax dollars to kill American citizens’ Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries has said that leadership change is not enough to reopen the government and starting to fund the Department of Homeland Security again. Fox News used old video of Donald Trump in multiple reports on Saturday and Sunday, concealing from viewers that the commander-in-chie...

Dems To Keep Blocking DHS Funds Despite Noem Firing
Politicszerohedge1mo ago

Dems To Keep Blocking DHS Funds Despite Noem Firing

Dems To Keep Blocking DHS Funds Despite Noem Firing On Thursday, President Donald Trump fired Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as her replacement, marking the first administration shake-up of Trump’s second term. Democrats had been demanding her ouster for months, but they’ve made it quite clear that the move changed nothing in their eyes, and the standoff over DHS funding continues. The DHS partial shutdown - ...