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Trump says he’s sending ICE agents to airports Monday amid DHS funding impasse

Sunday, March 22 by ABC News

(ORLANDO, Fla.) -- President Donald Trump said Sunday that he's sending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to U.S. airports to assist Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers amid the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown."On Monday, ICE will be going to airports to... Read More.

GOP Sen. Tillis says objectives of Iran war unclear: ‘It’s a real problem’

Sunday, March 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the war with Iran enters its fourth week, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said the Trump administration must make its objectives of the operation clearer before Congress approves additional funding."What is the objective, the primary objective?" ABC News' "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan... Read More.

Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports starting Monday amid DHS funding impasse

Saturday, March 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he is ready to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to U.S. airports starting Monday if Democrats don't agree to a funding package to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown."I look forward... Read More.

Senate once again fails to advance DHS funding bill

Saturday, March 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats once again on Friday blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security on Friday as they continue to insist on reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection in exchange for funding the agency.It marks the... Read More.

Trump reverses course in Colorado House race, backing GOP incumbent he once scorned

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump made a stunning reversal Friday by again backing a Colorado House Republican for reelection a month after he publicly scorned him and endorsed his opponent.In a lengthy social media post, Trump said he would no longer back Hope Scheppelman's... Read More.

2,200 more Marines, 3 Navy ships likely headed to Middle East: Officials

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Three Navy ships carrying 2,200 Marines left San Diego earlier this week for a previously scheduled deployment to the Indo-Pacific, but two U.S. officials tell ABC News their ultimate destination is likely the Middle East.The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is aboard... Read More.

Traumatic brain injury emerging as signature injury in Iran war: US official

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Traumatic brain injuries are quickly emerging as the signature wound of the U.S. war with Iran so far, echoing a pattern of post-9/11 wars, according to a U.S. official.More than 200 U.S. troops have so far been wounded in the... Read More.

Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be DHS secretary narrowly clears Senate committee with Democratic support

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination to be the secretary of Homeland Security narrowly cleared a committee vote Thursday morning with the help of Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, teeing up the Oklahoma Republican's nomination for a final vote on the Senate floor as... Read More.

Pentagon seeking $200B more for Iran war, official says

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will be asking Congress for more money to cover the Iran war, saying he wants to ensure current and future costs are covered "above and beyond."A senior administration official confirmed that a $200... Read More.

Some IVF parents launch campaign against former Alabama justice who made controversial ruling

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) -- The former Alabama Supreme Court justice who wrote the controversial ruling that temporarily halted in vitro fertilization services two years ago is running for state attorney general -- and a group of conservative IVF parents is banding together to try to... Read More.

Trump says he’s sending ICE agents to airports Monday amid DHS funding impasse

GOP Sen. Tillis says objectives of Iran war unclear: ‘It’s a real problem’

Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports starting Monday amid DHS funding impasse

Senate once again fails to advance DHS funding bill

Trump reverses course in Colorado House race, backing GOP incumbent he once scorned

2,200 more Marines, 3 Navy ships likely headed to Middle East: Officials

Traumatic brain injury emerging as signature injury in Iran war: US official

Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be DHS secretary narrowly clears Senate committee with Democratic support

Pentagon seeking $200B more for Iran war, official says

Some IVF parents launch campaign against former Alabama justice who made controversial ruling

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