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Rubio testifies in criminal trial of ex-congressman accused of illegal lobbying

Former Rep. David Rivera of Florida is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government during the first Trump administration.

Mar 24

Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, President Trump's nominee for DHS secretary, speaks during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 2026.

Markwayne Mullin sworn in as DHS secretary after Senate confirmation

Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, taking the oath of office at the White House one day after winning confirmation in the Senate.

Mar 24

Federal trial begins for former Miami congressman David Rivera

Former Florida Rep. David Rivera went on trial Monday over allegations he secretly lobbied for Venezuela's government during the first Trump administration.

Mar 23

Supreme Court hears case over mail ballots that arrive after Election Day

The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.

Mar 23

Trump Says He'll Send ICE Agents To Airports If DHS Remains Unfunded

Officials scramble to carry out Trump's directive on ICE agents at airports

President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.

Mar 22

Senate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary

In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.

Mar 22

Poll: Most say Iran war not going well, but don't want regime left in power

Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.

Mar 22

Supreme Court to consider deadlines for late-arriving mail ballots

The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.

Mar 22

Senate blocks voting bill's amendment on trans athletes during weekend session

Democrats are expected to eventually block the broader legislation.

Mar 21

Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel, dies at 81

Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Mar 21

Trump says ICE agents will assist TSA at airports as delays worsen

Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.

Mar 22

President Donald Trump And Marco Rubio Speak To Reporters At The White House

Trump is strategizing means to seize Iran's nuclear stockpiles, sources say

The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.

Mar 20

Congressional Lawmakers Finish Week On Capitol Hill

Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight

Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.

Mar 20

Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger

Emad Shargi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."