Government Shutdown

U.S. Congress members returned to Washington this week after a two-week recess, facing a packed agenda including a high-profile Democrat's scandal, an ongoing war with Iran, expiring spy powers, and a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Lawmakers must address calls to expel Representative Eric Swalwell, conduct show votes on the Iran conflict, renew FISA Section 702 authority, and resolve funding for the shuttered agency. These issues highlight tensions between parties and constitutional questions over executive actions.

29. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Senator Bernie Sanders was seen boarding a first-class flight from Reagan National Airport on Friday afternoon, shortly after the Senate passed a partial Department of Homeland Security funding bill that the House later rejected. President Donald Trump criticized the Senate measure, calling it inappropriate, as the partial shutdown extended into its record-breaking phase. The Senate has adjourned for a two-week recess with no plans to reconvene before April 13.

As the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown—now in its second month since starting February 14—affects unpaid TSA workers and causes airport chaos, President Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents unless Democrats fund the agency. Elon Musk offers to cover TSA salaries amid the impasse.

20. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Allied Pilots Association has urged Congress to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and pay TSA workers, warning of risks to aviation security. The statement highlights rising TSA officer absences and long security lines nationwide. Industry leaders echo concerns over unpaid staff and homeland safety.

White House border czar Tom Homan stated that the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota is concluding, with a small federal security force remaining briefly for agent protection. The announcement comes amid a partial government shutdown over Department of Homeland Security funding disputes. Democrats are pushing for reforms to immigration agent practices, which Homan dismissed as unreasonable.

14. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Cryptocurrency prices rallied on February 14, 2026, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana posting gains amid a partial US government shutdown. The total market capitalization rose nearly 5% to $2.38 trillion, even as trading volumes declined. This rebound followed cooler US inflation data and inflows into spot ETFs.