The conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continues to shake global energy markets. That could change in response to President Trump announcing a five-day pause in attacks and also suggesting Tuesday that a deal with Iran could be within reach. 

President Trump is now saying that there should be no deal to fund DHS— an agency that also oversees TSA, FEMA, CISA and the Coast Guard — until the Senate passes a controversial voter ID bill. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Supreme Court decision could make major changes to mail-in voting across the country, including US territories. Justices heard arguments in a Mississippi law that allows ballots to be counted if they are postmarked by Election Day but are received within days afterwards.

The clock is ticking on Capitol Hill as lawmakers race to end a partial government shutdown that’s now putting pressure on airports nationwide. With spring break travel ramping up, the impact of the Dept. of Homeland Security shutdown is on full display.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The US Capitol Police (USCP), which protects members of Congress, is asking for a historic amount of money for their budget. Their request would top one-billion dollars. USCP said they need more money because threats against members has drastically increased.  

It’s day three — and counting — of what’s shaping up to be a marathon debate in the U.S. Senate. Senators are digging in over the “SAVE America Act” and some of the controversial additions President Donald Trump wants to see included in the bill. 

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s, R-Okla., nomination cleared a key hurdle on Capitol Hill earlier today, advancing out of the Senate Homeland Security Committee in a razor-thin 8-to-7 vote. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pentagon could ask Congress for 200-billion dollars to support their military efforts in Iran. Members are approaching this request with caution, wanting to take a good look at what the Pentagon is asking for before they give their approval.  

America’s airports are feeling the pressure as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown stretches into week five. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin was in the hot seat Wednesday morning, answering questions from his fellow Senate colleagues after the President tapped him to be the next Homeland Security Secretary. In a three-hour long hearing, Senator Mullin tries to make the case for why he should be confirmed as the next DHS Secretary.