The Senate narrowly rejects a resolution to limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran, with Democrats pledging to continue efforts to rein in the conflict. Some Republicans express concerns as the 60-day War Powers deadline approaches.
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Congress returns to Washington facing critical votes on the Iran war, a prolonged DHS shutdown, and potential expulsions of members amid misconduct allegations. Lawmakers grapple with funding disputes, war powers limits, and ethics investigations as tensions rise.
The U.S. will begin blockading ships entering and exiting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, escalating tensions after failed peace talks with Iran. The move has sent oil prices soaring and drawn mixed responses from international allies.
First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calls on Congress to hold a public hearing for survivors to testify under oath. She warns against circulating false images and statements about her connection to Epstein.
President Trump orders the Department of Homeland Security to pay all employees amid a nearly 50-day shutdown. Over 35,000 workers, including FEMA and Coast Guard civilians, have gone unpaid due to a congressional impasse over immigration policy.
The Senate advances a plan to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security as President Trump pledges to pay all DHS employees amid a partial government shutdown. Lawmakers face divisions over funding immigration enforcement agencies, with Republicans pursuing a two-track strategy to end the shutdown.
The Department of Homeland Security is undergoing the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history due to deep Republican divisions and unclear White House guidance, with Senate and House leaders unable to agree on funding measures. The shutdown has caused operational disruptions at airports and intensified partisan blame, while some Republicans and former President Trump have called for ending the filibuster to pass funding without Democratic support. Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East escalate as President Trump threatens severe actions against Iran amid stalled peace talks, raising concerns about further military conflict and global economic impacts.
The partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has lasted 44 days, primarily affecting TSA operations while other federal agencies remain funded. Efforts to resolve the impasse have stalled due to disagreements between the Republican-controlled House and the Senate, with Democrats demanding immigration-related restrictions before fully funding DHS. The shutdown has caused significant TSA staffing shortages and financial strain, prompting President Trump to order payments to TSA workers, but with Congress out until mid-April, the situation and airport disruptions are expected to continue.