Ten projects, totaling $4.5 billion, will add barriers and technology along the southwest border as part of expanded security efforts. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S.…
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ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Illegal Truck Driver in CA Fatal Collision
The Indian native was driving a semi while under the influence. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged an arrest detainer for an illegal immigrant in California who caused…
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Senate Bills to Pay Federal Workers Blocked from Floor Vote
Minority party seeks to block layoffs of federal workers. Senators Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland each introduced bills this week that proposed to…
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President Trump Open to Meeting with Senate and House Minority Leaders
He said they just need to reopen the government and he’ll schedule a meeting. President Donald Trump responded to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s public request to schedule…
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Transportation Department Secures Short-Term Funding for Rural Air Service
$41 million will temporarily sustain the Essential Air Service program amid federal budget uncertainty. The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it has obtained $41 million in supplemental funding…
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DHS Pays Coast Guard Out of OBBB Funding
The service branch recently responded to Typhoon Halong in Western Alaska. Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the Department of Homeland Security found an innovative way to pay U.S.…
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States Move to Build EV Charging Stations with Federal Funding
The Transportation Department released updated guidance for construction. While President Donald Trump’s administration has focused more on producing more reliable energy, such as coal and petroleum, it is…
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Representative Calvert Joins Bill to Pay Military During Government Shutdown
President Trump is also looking into reallocations to ensure troops are paid. Representative Ken Calvert of California, the chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, came out…
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Senate Reconvenes for Negotiations to Reopen Government
Speaker Johnson says the ball is in the Senate’s court and has the House of Representatives in recess. Senate legislators reconvened on Monday to continue working through the…
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U.S. Federal Courts to Remain Open for Two Weeks after Shutdown
Administrative office says court fees and other accounts can offset dried funds. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts announced that federal courts will be able to remain…
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