President Trump on Friday directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees during the government shutdown, marking a key development as funding the agency stalls in Congress. “As President of the United States, I have determined that these circumstances constitute an emergency situation compromising the Nation’s security,” Trump said
All Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee pressed the chair of the panel, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), to call for a public hearing from Department of Defense (DOD) officials on the ongoing Iran war after lawmakers in both parties were left unsatisfied with information shared during classified briefings on the conflict earlier this week. “We believe…
A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to impose sanctions on ex-Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik for undermining peace and security in the Balkans, coming five months after the president removed the penalties. In a letter obtained exclusively by The Hill, Senate and House lawmakers called on Treasury Secretary Scott…
Ahead of its two-week recess, the Senate agreed to an off-ramp to end the 42-day partial shutdown that has centered on federal immigration enforcement. The deal that was approved in a voice vote after 2 a.m. funds all of DHS except ICE and parts of CBP. The legislation did not include most of the reforms
Today, the White House launched its powerful new official mobile app — delivering President Donald J. Trump and his Administration directly to the American people like never before. This new app offers Americans a direct line to the White House — cutting through the noise with unfiltered, real-time updates straight from the source. With the
“I’m really, really hopeful this doesn’t turn into a boots-on-the-ground situation,” said Arizona Rep. Eli Crane.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET SUBJECT: Paying Our Great Transportation Security Administration Officers and Employees As the Democrat-caused shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues well into its sixth week, America’s air travel system has reached its breaking point. This is an unprecedented emergency