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Trump Considers Deploying National Guard to Airports Amid TSA Shortage
With over 11% of TSA officers calling out and more than 450 having quit since the partial government shutdown began on February 14th.
Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire, Demands Control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran has rejected a U.S. ceasefire offer and put forward its own five-point counteroffer, which includes demanding sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Floats 15-Point Peace Plan to Iran as War Enters Fourth Week
The U.S. delivered a 15-point proposal to Iran addressing the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs as well as control of the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE Condemns Iran's Strait of Hormuz Attacks as "Economic Terrorism"
The UAE has strongly condemned Iran's attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an "economic terrorism against every nation."
Trump Deploys Hundreds of Ice Agents to Airports Amid Shutdown-Fueled Security Chaos
President Trump ordered federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help relieve security line congestion, with ICE officers potentially guarding exit lanes.
The Trump White House Wants One National A.I. Law
The Trump administration released a six-pronged legislative framework Friday aimed at establishing a single national policy on artificial intelligence.
Trump Turns Up the Heat on Powell, Calling Him "Stubborn, Incompetent"
President Trump doubled down on his support for the DOJ criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday.
Fed Chair Will Stay Put Until New Chair is Confirmed by Senate
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will stay on as chair pro tem if his nominated successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by the Senate before May.
Trump's Top Counterterrorism Chief Quits Over Iran War
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned Tuesday in direct opposition to President Trump's Iran war.
Trump Shelves Century-Old Shipping Law to Steady Oil Markets
President Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act in response to instability in oil markets caused by the Iran war.
Airline CEOs Urge Congress to Fund TSA During DHS Shutdown
The CEOs of major U.S. airlines and cargo carriers are urging Congress to restore funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Senate Republicans Push Vote on Trump-Backed Voter ID Bill Amid Democratic Opposition
Senate Republicans are preparing to vote on the SAVE America Act, a voter-ID bill backed by President Trump, though it faces strong opposition from Democrats.
U.S. Allows Iranian Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Global Supply Concerns
The United States is allowing Iranian oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz to help maintain global oil supplies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Paramount CEO Vows CNN Editorial Independence Amid Merger Concerns
Paramount CEO David Ellison said editorial independence at CNN will be maintained as his company works to secure regulatory approval for its acquisition of WB.
Markets Fall After Trump Demands Iran’s “Unconditional Surrender”
President Trump said the U.S. war with Iran will not end without the country’s “unconditional surrender,” escalating tensions and rattling financial markets.
Kristi Noem Steps Down as Homeland Security Secretary
President Donald Trump announced that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will step down at the end of March after serving just over a year in the role.
Texas Dem James Talarico Wins Primary, Sets Up High-Stakes Senate Showdown
James Talarico emerged as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas after defeating rep. Jasmine Crockett.
