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Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

Republicans are launching a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

Senate Republicans are moving this week to try and reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history

US Senate Republicans to move forward with budget plan for Trump immigration enforcement

US Senate Republicans to move forward with budget plan for Trump immigration enforcement

WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans will move forward this week on a budget blueprint that would boost funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agencies for the next three years, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said on Tuesday.

Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

Republicans launch a new effort to fund the Department of Homeland Security

The Senate voted on Tuesday to launch a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security and end the longest partial government shutdown in history

US warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks

US warns it will run out of money to pay airport security workers in coming weeks

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. airports could face a new wave of long security lines as early as May after the nation's homeland security chief said on Tuesday that he will run out of money to pay for 50,000 workers due to a partial government shutdown.

Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Trump's deportation push could cost Republicans in midterm elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange, Ted Hesson and M.B. Pell WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's aggressive campaign to deport immigrants could weigh on his Republican Party in November's midterm congressional elections, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

New CDC director will be allowed to make her own decisions, Kennedy tells US Senate panel

New CDC director will be allowed to make her own decisions, Kennedy tells US Senate panel

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told senators on Wednesday that if Erica Schwartz is confirmed as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, she will have the ability to make decisions on vaccines independently.

Warsh's path to top Fed job entangled ahead of Senate confirmation hearing

Warsh's path to top Fed job entangled ahead of Senate confirmation hearing

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh on Tuesday takes the next step to becoming the head of the U.S. central bank with a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, his confirmation ultimately likely but still embroiled in a dispute over a

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines

Kennedy says he has no White House instructions to avoid talking about vaccines

By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told lawmakers on Tuesday that he was not under instructions from the White House to stop publicly bringing up vaccines or other controversial positions ahead of November's midterm elections.

Homeland Security Faces Funding Shortfall Threatening TSA Worker Pay

Homeland Security Faces Funding Shortfall Threatening TSA Worker Pay

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a financial crisis that could lead to unpaid wages for 50,000 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that the emergency funds used to pay TSA workers during a previous government shutdown are nearly depleted, with the money expected to run out by early May. This situation arises from a partial government shutdown, which has already caused significant disruptions at U.S. airports. President Trump had previously directed DHS to use emergency funds to cover TSA salaries, but these funds are now exhausted. The Senate is working on a budget blueprint to boost funding for DHS agencies over the next three years, but disagreements between Republicans and Democrats over constraints on ICE and Border Patrol are delaying progress.

DHS Shutdown Likely to Extend Amid Funding Stalemate

DHS Shutdown Likely to Extend Amid Funding Stalemate

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is experiencing a prolonged shutdown, with no immediate resolution in sight. House GOP leaders are insisting on a comprehensive funding bill that includes all DHS agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Senate Republicans are working on a reconciliation measure to fund these agencies, but the process is expected to take weeks. President Trump has set a June 1 deadline for completing the reconciliation process. Meanwhile, temporary measures to fund DHS workers are running out, with Secretary Markwayne Mullin warning of an impending financial shortfall.

Chavez-DeRemer steps down as US labor secretary amid misconduct probe

Chavez-DeRemer steps down as US labor secretary amid misconduct probe

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned on Monday amid allegations of misconduct at the department. Her deputy, Keith Sonderling, will serve as acting secretary, the White House said.

Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends

Trump says energy chief 'wrong,' expects lower gas prices as soon as Iran war ends

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed his top energy official's view that gas prices will not drop until 2027, saying Americans can expect lower costs as soon as the Iran war ends. On Sunday, U.S.