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The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security while a partial government shutdown continues to disrupt airport operations. President Trump has paused military strikes on Iran for five days to pursue potential peace talks, though Iranian officials deny any negotiations are happening.
- The Deporting Fraudsters Act (H.R. 5283) passed the House 231-186, making non-citizens—including green card holders—automatically deportable if they are convicted of or admit to cheating on programs like food stamps or Social Security. [Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026]
- The SAVE America Act (H.R. 8281) failed a House vote 214-217; it would have required proof of citizenship like a passport to register to vote, which critics say would block many of the 23 million naturalized citizens from the polls. [SAVE America Act]
- The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4367) passed the House 220-207, providing $10 billion for ICE and $18 billion for border protection while adding new medical protections for pregnant women in custody. [Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act], [Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026]
- The Critical Access for Veterans Care Act would allow the 4.7 million veterans living in rural areas to get medical care at local hospitals within 35 miles without needing a VA referral. [Critical Access for Veterans Care Act], [Improving Access to Care for Rural Veterans Act]
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House Passes DHS Funding as Senate Debates SAVE America Act Amid TSA Pay Standoff
Congress is currently deadlocked over the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill, while a partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues to cause significant disruptions to TSA operations and federal employee pay.
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Trump Creates Task Force to Crack Down on Fraud in Welfare and Food Stamp Programs
Establishing the Task Force To Eliminate Fraud
Trump Orders Agencies to Cut Housing Regulations and Energy Mandates to Lower Construction Costs
Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Home Construction
Trump Signs Order to Cut Mortgage Regulations for Small Banks to Lower Homebuying Costs
Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit
House Passes SAVE America Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote
S 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Sen. Sanders Proposes 5% Wealth Tax on Billionaires to Fund Child Care and $60,000 Teacher Salaries
S 3956
Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act
Rep. Ciscomani Introduces Bill to Fund Homeland Security and Guarantee Back Pay for Federal Workers
H.R. 8029
Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act
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S. 1383 · SAVE America Act · 4 days ago
PBS NewsRep. Landsman Introduces Bill to Stop Data Centers From Raising Home Electricity Bills
H.R. 8033 · No Harm Data Centers Act · 5 days ago
Rep. Ciscomani Introduces Bill to Fund Homeland Security and Guarantee Back Pay for Federal Workers
H.R. 8029 · Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act · 5 days ago
NTD NewsHouse Passes Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, Including $26B Disaster Relief Fund
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