Trump's Budget Prioritizes Defense, Cuts Childcare Amid Rising National Debt | DHS Recalls Furloughed Staff Back to Work Despite Shutdown | Trump Approves Disaster Aid for Multiple States Amidst Ongoing DHS Shutdown | US Government Grapples with DHS Shutdown, Foreign Policy, and Domestic Issues | DHS Shutdown Straining Air Traffic Controllers and LaGuardia Airport Collision | Face the Nation: Iran War, DHS Shutdown, and Border Security | Trump Orders TSA Payments Amid DHS Shutdown | DHS Shutdown: Trump Considers Executive Order, White House Rejects Musk's Aid | Trump's Budget Prioritizes Defense, Cuts Childcare Amid Rising National Debt | DHS Recalls Furloughed Staff Back to Work Despite Shutdown | Trump Approves Disaster Aid for Multiple States Amidst Ongoing DHS Shutdown | US Government Grapples with DHS Shutdown, Foreign Policy, and Domestic Issues | DHS Shutdown Straining Air Traffic Controllers and LaGuardia Airport Collision | Face the Nation: Iran War, DHS Shutdown, and Border Security | Trump Orders TSA Payments Amid DHS Shutdown | DHS Shutdown: Trump Considers Executive Order, White House Rejects Musk's Aid
President Trump's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget has ignited controversy, particularly regarding its focus on increased defense spending coupled with significant cuts to nondefense discretionary programs. The proposed changes arrive again...
Despite the ongoing partial government shutdown that began on Feb. 14, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recalling thousands of furloughed employees. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin directed all DHS staff, both...
DHS calling furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown
President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for at least seven states, including Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Washington, unlocking federal support for communities recovering from ext...
Trump approves disaster requests for at least 7 states. Others await aid decisions
The US government is currently facing a multitude of challenges, including a record-breaking partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), evolving foreign policy strategies, and pressing domestic concerns such as healthcar...
GOP leaders plan to keep Congress out of session even as pressure to end DHS shutdown grows
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is placing immense pressure on air traffic controllers, exacerbating existing staffing shortages and financial stress. This comes at a time when the aviation community is already reeling fr...
The Air Canada Crash: Before and After the Frantic Call to ‘Stop, Stop, Stop’
This week on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, discussions centered on the escalating conflict in Iran, the potential shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and critical border security issues. Key insights were provide...
Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 29, 2026
President Trump signed an executive order to ensure TSA employees receive paychecks during the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, addressing concerns over airport security and financial strain on federal workers. This action fo...
Trump has ordered TSA workers be paid, regardless of what Congress does. Here’s what we know
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown extends into its second month, President Trump explored executive actions to pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents. Meanwhile, an offer from Elon Musk to cover TSA work...
Trump says he will sign an executive order to 'immediately pay' TSA agents
Federal employee unions and organizations are calling for an end to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, which has left tens of thousands of federal employees without pay for over a month. This shutdown is causing significant...
Federal employee unions, organizations call for an end to DHS shutdown
The White House is attempting to resolve the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown by offering Democrats several concessions regarding immigration enforcement. This move comes as pressure mounts to restore full funding to t...
White House offers concession on body cameras in bid to end DHS shutdown
In March 2026, White House officials sent a letter to Republican Senators Susan Collins and Katie Britt, outlining proposed changes to immigration enforcement operations amid a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. This letter det...
"We're making people hurt": Democrats adopt new tactic to win DHS shutdown fight
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown in March 2026 led to missed paychecks for thousands of federal employees and increased strain on critical agencies like the TSA. The Senate struggled to pass a funding bill, highlighting on...
Many DHS employees miss first full paychecks as shutdown continues
The ongoing DHS shutdown is taking a toll on TSA officers, impacting airport security and potentially leading to flight disruptions. Morale is low as officers work without pay, and some checkpoints are closing.
Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’