Here’s What President Trump Wants to End the Government Shutdown
President is demanding a steep increase from the $1.3 billion approved by the Senate in the 115th Congress for border security including fence improvements. Keep Reading
FBI Investigating Texts Impersonating Pence’s Press Secretary Sent to GOP Congressmen
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois was among those contacted by someone impersonating White House staff, according to his spokeswoman. Keep Reading
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Trump to Travel to Southern Border, Will Deliver National Primetime Address Tuesday
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Shutdown Lifeline: Coast Guard Groups Praise Bipartisan Senate Introduction of ‘Pay Our Coast Guard Act’
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Homeland Security Committee Asks Nielsen to Testify on ‘Failed Border Security Agenda’
Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) wrote to Nielsen that her next appearance before the committee is "overdue." Keep Reading
Warner, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Technology Threats from China
The bill creates an Office of Critical Technologies & Security at the White House responsible for coordinating across agencies and developing a long-term, whole-of-government strategy. Keep Reading
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