By The Hill | Sophie Brams | 3/19/2026 7:48 PM

A senior Transportation Security Administration (TSA) official warned Thursday that the growing backlog at airport security checkpoints nationwide is likely “going to get worse before it gets better” as staffing becomes more strained as a result of the lingering Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Acting Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl told NewsNation host Blake... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Sarah Davis | 3/19/2026 7:35 PM

The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) on Thursday greenlighted a $1 gold coin featuring President Trump’s likeness to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.  The proposed design depicts Trump with his fists on what appears to be a table or desk. The word “Liberty” span above the image of the president. The back of the coin features... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 7:08 PM

Nuclear fusion energy could become commercially viable by the early 2030s as scientists work to replicate the sun's power, potentially transforming energy. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Niall Stanage | 3/19/2026 6:31 PM

A tide of political danger is rising around President Trump as criticism grows that he may be losing control of the war in Iran. The conflict that he started almost three weeks ago, in conjunction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was a war of choice. But even a weakened regime in Tehran still has... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 6:21 PM

Animal crossing bridge in California faces delays and cost overruns as Newsom blames Trump tariffs for $114 million project originally set at $92 million. ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 5:55 PM

Years of White House proclamations and Democratic praise for Cesar Chavez are now under fresh scrutiny after abuse allegations prompted allies to back away. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Sophie Brams | 3/19/2026 5:46 PM

Two top-ranking Democrats are seeking more information regarding Jared Kushner’s business dealings in the Middle East following reports that he has been attempting to shore up billions of dollars for his private equity firm while also helping lead negotiations with governments in the region. Rep. Robert Garcia (R-Calif.) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) wrote in... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 5:25 PM

Elizabeth Warren endorsed Graham Platner in Maine's Democratic Senate primary against Gov. Janet Mills, backing the outsider ahead of a June showdown. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Ashleigh Fields | 3/19/2026 5:24 PM

The Kremlin said Thursday peace talks with the Trump administration to end the Russia-Ukraine war are on a “situational pause” amid the war in Iran.  "This is a situational pause, for obvious reasons," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters Thursday in reference to the Ukraine talks, according to Reuters. Peskov's Thursday comments regarding the state... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 5:23 PM

The DOJ subpoenaed James Comey over his role in the 2017 Russia election intelligence report, escalating a criminal probe into how it was produced and if officials misled Congress. ... Read full Story

By Politico | By Mia McCarthy, Meredith Lee Hill and Jordain Carney | 3/19/2026 5:15 PM

Key lawmakers doubt budget reconciliation is a viable path for a $200 billion Pentagon infusion. ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 5:11 PM

Epstein's lawyer testified he knew of no Trump relationship, the House Oversight chairman revealed. ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 4:42 PM

FBI reportedly investigating former counterterrorism chief Joe Kent for allegedly leaking classified information, with intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard unaware of probe. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Lexi Lonas Cochran | 3/19/2026 4:39 PM

The Education Department announced Thursday that it is moving some of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department, the latest and largest in a series of program shifts as the Trump administration works toward its goal of shutting down the Education Department. The interagency agreement, officials said, will move “operational responsibility for collecting on defaulted Federal student loan... ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Max Rego | 3/19/2026 4:15 PM

A new ad from Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) slams his GOP primary opponent, Ed Gallrein, whom President Trump has endorsed.  The ad, shared Thursday by Inside Elections journalist Jacob Rubashkin on the social platform X, opens with a photo of Massie and the president smiling and flashing thumbs-ups. It then goes on to accuse Gallrein... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 4:03 PM

A road rage incident in a Philadelphia suburb led to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arresting a violent illegal immigrant with a long criminal history. ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 3:57 PM

Progressive Democrats backed by Squad members suffered several primary losses to more moderate candidates in Illinois highlighting the Democratic Party's internal fight. ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 3:42 PM

A new Virginia procurement bill mandates agencies increase minority and women-owned business contracts to 42%. Republicans call it unconstitutional. ... Read full Story

By The Hill | Tara Suter | 3/19/2026 3:29 PM

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) weighed in on President Trump's decision to tap Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), claiming the senator's acceptance of the nomination “shows us who he is.” “Him accepting, right, this nomination, and sitting there and wanting to be in the Cabinet, already shows us who... ... Read full Story

By Fox News | | 3/19/2026 3:23 PM

A congressional staffer allegedly posed as attorney 11 times to sneak a phone into ICE facility, sparking official investigation and immediate facility ban. ... Read full Story