Policy & Law

Congress Faces Litany of Issues as Lawmakers Return to Session

Lawmakers return to find a partial government shutdown disrupting air travel, adding to an already crowded legislative agenda.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Trump Deploys Immigration Officers to US Airports as Shutdown Causes Hours-Long Security Lines

Customs and Border Protection agents to assist TSA at major airports as 800,000+ federal workers remain unpaid during partial government shutdown

By Diane Park · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Former TSA Administrator Says Having ICE at Airport Won't 'Speed Things Up'

The comment comes as the Trump administration considers expanded immigration enforcement roles at transportation hubs.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Officers Set to Deploy to Airports as Delays Mount, Border Czar Homan Confirms

Hundreds of ICE agents will assist TSA at airports affected by a partial government shutdown that has caused over 400 TSA officers to quit.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

ICE Officers Will Begin Assisting TSA as Shutdown Frustrates Travelers and Screeners

The new deployment comes as travelers face hourslong waits at airports while TSA officers work without pay during the partial government shutdown.

By James Callahan · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Rep. Luna Criticizes Sen. Graham for Comments About US Troops in Iran Operations

Florida Republican called Graham's remarks about troops 'expendable cattle' as debate continues over potential assault on Kharg Island.

By James Callahan · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

ProPublica Adds Ownership Search to Nursing Home Inspect Database

New feature allows users to search more than 14,000 nursing home inspection records by owner, manager or officer name.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Reverses Lower Court on Qualified Immunity for Vermont Police Sergeant Who Arrested Protester

In a per curiam decision, the justices ruled Sgt. Jacob Zorn is entitled to qualified immunity in a lawsuit filed by a protester who alleged excessive force during a 2015 sit-in at the Vermont Statehouse.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Venezuelan Migrant Charged With Murder of Loyola University Chicago Student

Jose Medina, 25, faces first-degree murder charges for the March 19 shooting near Tobey Prinz Beach that killed Sheridan Gorman.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

LaGuardia Airport Collision Kills Pilot, Copilot; NTSB Investigating

An Air Canada regional jet from Montreal struck a fire truck on the runway late Sunday, killing two crew members and injuring about 40 passengers and staff.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 23, 2026 · 3 min read