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FortuneSenate Passes Resolution to Withhold Lawmakers’ Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
Senators voted Thursday to withhold their own salaries whenever a government shutdown occurs, with the measure taking effect after the Nov. 3 general election. Sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy, the resolution aims to create shared sacrifice after two record-length shutdowns in the…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSenate Passes Resolution to Withhold Pay During Future Government Shutdowns
The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a measure sponsored by Sen. John Kennedy that withholds senators' salaries during any lapse in agency funding, with pay released only after restoration. The resolution takes effect the day after the Nov. 3 general election and does not apply t…
Fox NewsSenate Advances Resolution to Withhold Lawmaker Pay During Government Shutdowns
The Senate voted 99-0 on Wednesday to advance a resolution that would direct the secretary of the Senate to withhold pay from senators during any government shutdown. The measure, introduced by a Republican senator from Louisiana, would take effect only after the November 2026 el…
Fox NewsSenate Advances Resolution to Suspend Lawmaker Pay During Government Shutdowns
The Senate voted 99-0 on Wednesday to advance a resolution that would place senators' pay in escrow during any future government shutdown. The measure, which applies only to the Senate, cannot take effect until after the November midterm elections due to constitutional requiremen…
Washington ExaminerSenate Majority Leader Thune Supports Bill to Withhold Senator Pay During Government Shutdowns
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he will support legislation that withholds senators' pay during lapses in government funding. The measure, which takes effect after the 2026 elections, advanced as the Senate works on an immigration funding bill to reopen the Department of H…
newser.comTMZ Expands Coverage to Washington DC Political Scene
TMZ has established a presence in Washington DC and begun reporting on members of Congress during a partial government shutdown. The outlet has covered congressional recesses, confronted lawmakers on legislation and produced stories mixing entertainment-style questioning with pol…
ABC NewsHouse Passes Bill for Partial DHS Funding
The U.S. House voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security but excluded its immigration enforcement operations, sending the bipartisan package to President Trump. This action ends the longest agency shutdown in history, which began after disputes over immigration po…
citizen.co.zaCoast Guard Operations Disrupted During 75-Day DHS Funding Lapse
The U.S. Coast Guard faces widespread utility disruptions at bases and housing due to unpaid bills amid a 75-day partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday described the situation as dire, with funding for personnel pay…
SemaforCongress Passes Bill Funding Most DHS Agencies, Ending 76-Day Shutdown
President Trump signed legislation funding 20 Department of Homeland Security agencies through the fiscal year's end, concluding a 76-day partial shutdown. The bill excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, which receive separate funding. House Republicans p…
Fox NewsTrump Signs DHS Funding Bill, Ending Partial Shutdown That Began Feb. 14
President Trump signed legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding immigration enforcement agencies, concluding a 76-day funding lapse that began February 14. The bipartisan measure passed the House by voice vote after Republicans initiated a separa…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Nominates Serco Executive David Cummins as TSA Administrator
President Trump intends to nominate David Cummins, a senior executive at government services contractor Serco, to head the Transportation Security Administration. Cummins would oversee the agency amid ongoing staffing challenges and a partial government shutdown. The nomination r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewDHS Secretary Cites Potential Funding Shortfall by Early May
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the Department of Homeland Security may exhaust its funds by the first week of May amid an ongoing congressional funding impasse. The department's payroll is currently supported by emergency funding, which is expected to ru…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Transportation Secretary Praises Gamer Recruitment for Air Traffic Controllers
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy described a new program recruiting video gamers as air traffic controllers as wildly successful, noting thousands of applications. The initiative aims to address a shortage in the field. Duffy also expressed concerns over airport delays caus…
news.sky.comCongress Faces Prolonged Government Shutdown Involving DHS Funding
Congress is dealing with an extended shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security due to funding disputes. Political divisions have led to prolonged negotiations. The situation raises concerns about broader government funding issues.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewHomeland Security Secretary Mullin Questions Customs Processing in Sanctuary Cities with International Airports
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that cities with international airports should partner with the Department of Homeland Security on immigration enforcement. He suggested potential repercussions, such as loss of customs processing access, for non-cooperating san…