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A partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is disrupting airport security and travel nationwide as Senate negotiations collapse, while the U.S.-Iran military conflict intensifies with Mojtaba Khamenei named as Iran's new Supreme Leader following the U.S.-Israeli strike that killed his father — and Congress has rejected efforts to reassert its authority over the unauthorized war. Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, six American service members are dead, and Russia is now sharing U.S. military intelligence with Iran, widening the conflict's scope and risk.
Latest Stories
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Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran's New Supreme Leader
The Push for the SAVE America Act: Mandating Citizenship Proof for Voting
Russia Escalates Involvement by Sharing U.S. Military Intelligence with Iran
Escalating Conflict: U.S. and NATO Engage Iran in Major Military Offensive

Senate Rejects Bid to Curb Presidential War Powers Against Iran
The Senate blocked a Democratic-led resolution that sought to mandate congressional approval for military strikes against Iran. This vote effectively preserves the President's current authority to conduct operations without direct legislative authorization.




Two Detained After Suspicious Devices Found Near Gracie Mansion
Police took two individuals into custody after discovering suspicious devices outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence during an anti-Islam demonstration. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to ensure the safety of the Mayor and the surrounding area.

Trump Convenes 'Shield of the Americas' Summit to Combat Cartels
President Trump hosted Latin American leaders at the 'Shield of the Americas' summit to forge a unified regional security strategy. The talks centered on deepening cooperation and utilizing military force to dismantle transnational drug trafficking organizations.


Trump Pledges US Military Escorts to Secure Strait of Hormuz Oil Transit
President Trump has committed to providing US military protection and insurance for oil tankers to prevent a global energy crisis amid escalating conflict with Iran. This initiative aims to stabilize international markets by securing critical shipping lanes against regional missile threats.



Trending News
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Khamenei's hardline son Mojtaba appointed Iran's new leader, Pope Leo warns of Middle East 'hatred and fear'
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, March 9 (Reuters) - Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old U.S.-Israeli war with Iran sent oil prices surging and Asian stock markets into a nosedive. As the war entered its 10th day, fresh missile and drone strikes by Israel and Iran reverberated across the Middle East. Pope Leo on Sunday warned of "a tragedy of enormous proportions" due to the "widespread...

U.S. Military Warns Civilians in Iran to Stay Home Amid Continuing Airstrikes
The message was posted online in Persian and Arabic, though it's unclear how many people will receive it in a country with limited internet access. The U.S. military warned civilians in Iran on Sunday to stay home as the United States and Israel continued their airstrikes against Iran's weapons systems. "U.S. forces strongly urge civilians in Iran to stay at home," reads the message posted on X. "The Iranian regime is knowingly endangering innocent lives by using heavily populated civilian ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran will have no choice but to surrender, "whether they know it or not"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Trump's demand for Iran's "unconditional surrender" will happen whether Iran wants "to admit it or not, whether their pride lets them say it out loud or not." The U.S. said it had already struck 3,000 targets inside Iran when CBS News' Major Garrett spoke with Hegseth on Friday. Hegseth said there will come a point when Iran will be incapable of fighting. "This is war. This is conflict. This is bringing your enemy to their knees. Now, whether they...
Trump Comes Under Pressure to Address Gas Prices, Iran War Strategy
President Trump faces growing pressure in the second week of the Iran war over surging gasoline prices, stretched-thin munitions and voter opposition to the conflict. DORAL, Fla. -- President Trump heads into the second week of the Iran war under growing pressure to address surging gasoline prices, stretched-thin munitions stockpiles and sustained opposition to the conflict among voters, including many in his MAGA movement. Trump and administration officials have so far dismissed concerns ...
Congressional Focus
The biggest legislative battles right now
The Push for the SAVE America Act: Mandating Citizenship Proof for Voting



Senate Deadlock Over DHS Funding Threatens Government Shutdown



Congress Moves to Ban Lawmaker Stock Trading and Mandate Divestment



Escalating Conflict: U.S. and NATO Engage Iran in Major Military Offensive



Congress Proposes Extending ACA Tax Credits and 2026 Enrollment Window



Congress Moves to Reassert War Powers and End Venezuela Military Action



Policy
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Latest Executive Orders
View all executive orders ›President Signs Order Targeting International Scam Centers and Creating New Fund for Fraud Victims
Trump Moves to End Tariffs on Imports From China, Mexico, Canada and Dozens of Other Nations
Trump Moves to End $800 Duty-Free Loophole on Small International Packages
Bills to Watch
View all bills ›House Farm Bill Would Extend Agricultural Programs Through 2031, Tighten Foreign Land Rules
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
House Democrats' Give America a Raise Act Would Hike Federal Minimum Wage to $20
Give America a Raise Act
Senate Bill Would Strip States of Power to Mandate Renewable Energy Standards
Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026
Latest Changes
View all policy ›President Trump Announces 17-Nation Military Coalition to Dismantle Drug Cartels
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President Signs Order Targeting International Scam Centers and Creating New Fund for Fraud Victims
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Senators Propose Resolution to Stop Unauthorized U.S. Military Strikes Against Iran
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Congress Proposes Bill to Pull US Troops Out of Iran Conflict Unless War is Officially Declared
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Trending Social
What politicians are saying across X, Bluesky, and Truth Social
RT: https://truthsocial.com/users/PressSec/statuses/116199505015527839"The United States, under my leadership, has demonstrated a sustained commitment towards achieving the dismantlement of cartels and foreign terrorists operating in the Western Hemisphere. My Administration has designated a number of cartels and transnational gangs as foreign terrorist organizations and has since dedicated unprecedented resources towards their destruction. These international entities control territories and commerce, extort political and judicial systems, wield arms and field military capabilities, and use assassinations and terrorism to achieve their ends. In furtherance of our efforts, the Secretary of War established the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition, a pledge from military leaders and representatives from 17 countries demonstrating that the region is ready to operationalize hard power to defeat these threats to our security and civilization. We will address these grave dangers by use of any necessary resources and legally available authorities, together with our partner nations.NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim as follows:(1) Criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere should be demolished to the fullest extent possible consistent with applicable law.(2) The United States and its allies should coordinate to deprive these organizations of any control of territory and access to financing or resources necessary to conduct their campaigns of violence.(3) The United States will train and mobilize partner nation militaries to achieve the most effective fighting force necessary to dismantle cartels and their ability to export violence and pursue influence through organized intimidation.(4) The United States and its allies should keep external threats at bay, including malign foreign influences from outside the Western Hemisphere." - President Trump
Great Job by hard working Scott Pressler on Fox & Friends talking about using the Filibuster, or Talking Filibuster, in order to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, an 88% issue with ALL VOTERS. It must be done immediately. It supersedes everything else. MUST GO TO THE FRONT OF THE LINE. I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed, AND NOT THE WATERED DOWN VERSION - GO FOR THE GOLD: MUST SHOW VOTER I.D. & PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP: NO MAIL-IN BALLOTS EXCEPT FOR MILITARY - ILLNESS, DISABILITY, TRAVEL: NO MEN IN WOMEN’S SPORTS: NO TRANSGENDER MUTILIZATION FOR CHILDREN! DO NOT FAIL!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP

SECRETARY RUBIO: The goals of the mission against the Iranian regime are clear: - Destroy their ability to launch missiles - Destroy factories making these missiles - Destroy their navy https://t.co/KPUpMGNtDf

This is what happens when Democrats cater to their radical base instead of working for the American people. Enough with the political games. END the shutdown and reopen DHS!

The SAVE Act is Jim Crow 2.0. It would disenfranchise tens of millions of people. If Trump is saying he won’t sign any bills until the SAVE Act is passed, then so be it: there will be total gridlock in the Senate. Senate Democrats will not help pass the SAVE Act under any circumstances.

"Every single day, this regime in Iran has less missiles, has less launchers, their factories work less, and their navy is being eviscerated, and the world is going to be a safer and a better place when this mission is accomplished." - @SecRubio https://t.co/RizfttDDIh














