House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks at a Capitol steps press conference alongside House Democrats on March 18, 2026. Courtesy of Minority Leader’s Office House Democrats are trying to force a floor vote on a bill that would fund Transportation Security Administration agents and other non-immigration agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—without
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in Washington on March 18, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell plans to remain as head of the U.S. central bank until his nominated successor, Kevin Warsh, is confirmed. Speaking to reporters at
House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) presides over a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 13, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times Congress is collaborating with the White House to enact a version of President Donald Trump’s Most Favored Nation drug price policy, Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) confirmed on
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) testifies during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 18, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times During his confirmation hearing to become secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) called on Congress to fund the department and
A Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing to examine platform power as Section 230 turns 30 is held at 10 a.m. ET on March 18. Experts will testify on the role Section 230 has played in the digital era, and how it affects the regulation of online expression and conduct. Senator Ted Cruz
A Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing to examine platform power as Section 230 turns 30 is held at 10 a.m. ET on March 18. Experts will testify on the role Section 230 has played in the digital era, and how it affects the regulation of online expression and conduct. Senator Ted Cruz
The House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations holds a hearing at 3:30 p.m. ET on March 18 titled “U.S. Special Operations Forces and Command—Challenges and Resource Priorities for Fiscal Year 2027.” Witnesses: Adm. Frank M. Bradley, commander, United States Special Operations Command … Original News Source Link – Epoch Times