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Senate DHS Funding Deal Faces Tricky Path Through House

The Senate approved a measure to fund most of DHS at 2 a.m. Friday, but House conservatives are demanding action on voting legislation before passage.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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North Carolina's Photo Voter ID Mandate Can Continue as Judge Upholds Law

U.S. District Judge Loretta Biggs, nominated by President Obama, rejected civil rights groups' arguments that Republicans enacted the 2018 law with discriminatory intent.

By James Callahan · Friday, March 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Maine Senate Race: Female Voters Emerge as Decisive Bloc in Democratic Primary

Gov. Janet Mills and challenger Graham Platner battle for female voters in race that could determine control of the Senate.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Votes to Fund Most of Homeland Security, Excludes ICE Funding

The funding measure aims to restore operations at airports following a 40-day partial government shutdown.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, March 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Weighs Funding Deal to Reopen DHS After 42-Day Shutdown

Senate passed bipartisan measure funding TSA, FEMA and Coast Guard while excluding immigration enforcement operations.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, March 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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DOJ Says It Erroneously Relied on ICE Memo to Justify Courthouse Arrests

The Justice Department admitted in federal court that a key document used to defend immigration courthouse arrests did not actually apply to immigration courts.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Florida Congresswoman Faces Rare Public Hearing on Ethics Charges

The House Ethics Committee's rare public hearing could lead to expulsion proceedings against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who faces 27 ethics violation counts and federal charges.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Passes Measure to Fund DHS as Senators Struggle to Reach Deal

The 218-206 vote marks the third House-passed DHS funding bill as lawmakers face a 41-day partial shutdown and pressure to break the impasse before recess.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pappas Neck-and-Neck With Sununu in New Hampshire Senate Race: Poll

Emerson College polling shows the Democrat at 45% and the Republican at 44%, within the survey's 2.9-point margin of error.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Democrats Condemn Proposed ACA Rule That Would Lift Plan Standardization Requirements

CMS proposal projects 1.2 to 2 million fewer enrollees in 2027 as Democrats warn of 'junk coverage' expansion

By James Callahan · Thursday, March 26, 2026 · 4 min read