Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks at a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., on March 2, 2026. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Madelyn Keech/Department of War ARLINGTON, Va.—Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed the Pentagon is pursuing as much as $200 billion in supplemental funding to cover costs
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 Despite resistance from its Republican chair, the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted on March 19 to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) nomination to lead the Department
A bill requiring voters to prove their citizenship has stalled in the Senate due to fierce opposition. Most Republicans say it’s necessary to ensure election integrity. Most Democrats say it’s an attempt at voter suppression. Despite spanning only two dozen pages, the bill is more nuanced than the surface-level debate indicates, analysts say. The Epoch
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC)—a legislative branch commission to monitor, investigate, and report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and China—holds a hearing on China’s expanding interests in Latin America at 9:30 a.m. … Original News Source Link – Epoch Times
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing at 9:30 a.m. ET on March 19th to examine the posture of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program. Witnesses: Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, USAF, Commander, U.S. North… Original
The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing at 9:30 a.m. ET on March 19th to examine the posture of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program. Witnesses: Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, USAF, Commander, U.S. North… Original
The Republican Study Committee holds a member roundtable on the loophole for illegal immigrants to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and how the gap is endangering American families, featuring Marcus and Dalilah Coleman, at 8 a.m. ET on March 19. Original News Source Link – Epoch Times