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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.

Record numbers of TSA officers called out Saturday as DHS shutdown continues

Sunday, March 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Saturday saw the highest call-out rate of TSA officers at airports since the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown began, according to exclusive data from the Transportation Safety Administration first obtained by ABC News.Over 3,250 officers called out Saturday, March 21,... Read More.

400 people treated for heat-related illness at Arizona airshow as record temperatures bake the West

Sunday, March 22 by ABC News

(PHOENIX) -- Record-shattering temperatures are expected to continue on Sunday as a rare and strong early-season heat dome has resulted in triple-digit highs in some parts of the Western U.S.As the temperatures soared to 105 degrees on Saturday in Phoenix, Ariz., the third-straight... 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.

‘Buffy’ stars react to Nicholas Brendon’s death at 54

Sunday, March 22 by ABC News

Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer stars are mourning the loss of actor Nicholas Brendon, who died at 54.Brendon, who portrayed Xander Harris on the long-running supernatural drama, was a central figure in the series' original cast and remained closely connected to fans of the... Read More.