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Congress returns to face battles over DHS, expelling lawmakers and the Iran war

Congress returns and needs to fund DHS, ICE and border patrol and will consider expelling members, including Rep. Eric Swalwell, as well as the Iran…

Tax cuts are the hot new idea for Democrats

Tax cuts are the hottest new idea in Democratic politics, as candidates seek to capitalize on cost-of-living struggles and win working class voters.

Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown

House and Senate Republican leaders jointly announced a plan Wednesday to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest Formula 1 championship leader in history after victory in Japan

With a victory Sunday at the Japanese Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history

Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and Border Patrol, in bid to end 40-day shutdown

The Senate voted unanimously early Friday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after a 40-day shutdown, but without funding for immigration enforcement and deportation…

Republicans launch new party-line bill for ICE, Iran war funding and election laws

Sen. Lindsey Graham, with Trump's backing, will craft another Republican reconciliation bill for ICE, military spending on the Iran war and the SAVE America Act.

Senate Republicans believe they have a solution to reopen DHS and end airport chaos

Senate Republicans are buzzing with optimism that they’ve found path to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end long airport delays.

Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin to be DHS secretary, replacing Kristi Noem

The Senate voted to confirm Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem as DHS is shutdown leading to airport delays…

Trump rejects off-ramp to fund DHS as airport delays worsen

Senate Majority Leader John Thune discussed an off-ramp with President Donald Trump to reopen TSA and end long lines at airports, funding DHS but not…

Trump’s DHS pick Mullin advances by one vote after Sen. Fetterman votes yes

Markwayne Mullin, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, advanced through committee thanks to Sen. John Fetterman.