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.  

A string of terror-related attacks across the U.S. is raising new concerns about national security. Those concerns coming as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) remains shut down and as a top counter-terrorism official in the Trump administration resigned abruptly Monday.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate began debate on an elections bill that is a top priority for the President. The SAVE America Act would require ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register to vote. The President is urging Republicans to add non-elections related provisions to the measure. 

Global energy markets are feeling the impact of a major shipping blockade in the Middle East. Iran’s military has effectively shut down traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow waterway that carries about twenty percent of the world’s oil supply on a daily basis.