Bannon openly called ICE’s airport presence a “test run” for the midterms, and the incoming DHS Secretary refused to rule it out under oath Saying the quiet part out loud We Got This Covered · Mar 24
James Comer Blames DHS Shutdown On Democrats, Praises Trump For Sending ICE To Airports Republican Rep. James Comer said Democrats are to blame for the ongoing DHS shutdown and praised President Donald Trump for sending ICE to provide assistance at airports across the country. Latin Times · Mar 24
'Avoid traveling if you are...': Immigration attorney on who should be concerned as ICE agents are deployed at airports The deployment of ICE agents at airports across the country to help the understaffed TSA has pressed the panic button for many as they are scared that airports will become the ground of violent action by the ICE. The immigration officials asked to help the TSA at airports to ease… The Times of India · Mar 24
Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff Senators are racing to clinch a proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown The Independent UK · Mar 24
Can Trump turn away asylum seekers? Supreme Court appears ready to restart border blockage Trump’s ‘turnback’ policy was a ‘humanitarian catastrophe,’ advocates warn. Justices may let him bring it back The Independent UK · Mar 24
Republican Senators Meet With Trump to End DHS Shutdown That Would Leave Out ICE Enforcement Senators are considering a deal that would end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown while withholding money for a key part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. International Business Times · Mar 24
In the Senate, Thune resurrects idea of reconciliation For Senate leaders, pursuing another budget reconciliation bill this year was once considered a no-go. But in a matter of days, it’s become a distinct possibility. Using the often arduous budgetary maneuver would represent a shift for both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, necessitated by Republican needs to reopen the Department… Roll Call · Mar 24
Brazil's Bolsonaro allowed to serve 27-year sentence at home due to ill health A top Brazilian justice has granted former President Jair Bolsonaro permission to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home instead of in prison because of his failing health The Independent UK · Mar 24
Mullin sworn in as DHS secretary as Republicans pitch new funding offer Senate leader proposes compromise to fund homeland security shutdown amid chaotic scenes at airports The Guardian - US · Mar 24
Possible Fertilizer Shortage Sparks Short Covering in Cocoa Futures May ICE NY cocoa (CCK26 ) today is up +29 (+0.91%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK26 ) is up +17 (+0.72%). Cocoa prices are moving higher today on light short-covering, spurred by concerns that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will lead to a fertilizer shortage in... Barchart · Mar 24
Trump’s TACO Tuesday sees him cave to Republican pressure on deal with Democrats to solve airport chaos White House official says president will now reverse course on his hard-line over a DHS deal as airport security lines cause headaches nationwide The Independent UK · Mar 24
Coffee Price Climb on Tighter Supplies in Brazil May arabica coffee (KCK26 ) today is up +11.80 (+3.84%), and May ICE robusta coffee (RMK26 ) is up +55 (+1.51%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica posting a 7-week high. Coffee farmers in Brazil are holding back supplies in hopes of higher prices, leading to tightness in... Barchart · Mar 24
Security Chaos at US Airports: ICE Agents Deployed as TSA Staffing Shortage Deepens Discover how ICE agents are stepping in to assist TSA at major US airports amid a staffing crisis. Learn about the impact on travelers, affected airports, and the ongoing debate over security measures. International Business Times UK · Mar 24
The Guardian - US · Mar 24 Jon Stewart on Donald Trump’s Iran lies: ‘Our Supreme Misleader’ Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s bluffing on Iran ‘talks’ and his callous reaction to Robert Mueller’s death
The Guardian - US · Mar 24 TSA workers try to survive second shutdown and ICE influx: ‘We need to be paid’ Workers are ‘in the middle of chaos from political games’ as Senate Republicans try to negotiate with Democrats to reopen DHS
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Airport wait times are between four minutes and four hours leaving fliers frustrated before they even board the plane ‘My parents got to the airport at 3 a.m. in Houston and still missed their flight at 7 a.m.,’ one person wrote on X Tuesday
We Got This Covered · Mar 24 Trump had a way to end government shutdown, but the reason for his rejection isn’t even connected to DHS It all comes back to Trump’s precious SAVE Act.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 The Latest: Airport wait times remain high as Congress considers a partial DHS funding deal U.S. senators are discussing a proposal to end the Homeland Security budget stalemate by funding much of the department, including Transportation Security Administration airport workers who are going without pay
International Business Times UK · Mar 24 Trump Tells ICE Agents to Remove Masks at Airports — Critics Warn of Security Risks Explore the political and operational challenges facing US airports as ICE agents are deployed amid TSA staffing shortages. Discover how Trump's mask directive adds to the debate on immigration enforcement and public safety.
Latin Times · Mar 24 GOP Sen. John Kennedy Says He Came Up With Plan To End DHS Shutdown But Trump Took It Down: 'No Deals With Democrats' Republican Senator John Kennedy said he and colleague Ted Cruz came up with a plan to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, but President Donald Trump rejected it as part of a broad refusal to reach deals with Democrats.
International Business Times UK · Mar 24 Fox News Cuts Off Trump as He Rants About Joe Kent's Late Wife Mid-Interview President Donald Trump was cut off by Fox News after he spoke about the deceased wife of former intelligence officer Joe Kent.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Jesse Watters gives cringe thoughts on Democrats in 2028 wondering if party needs an ‘attractive’ candidate Commentary on physical appearance was brought up in response to an article suggesting Democrats are thinking about conventionally attractive candidates
Latin Times · Mar 24 Steve Bannon Says ICE Deployment To Airports Can Be Used As a 'Test Run' To 'Perfect ICE's Involvement In The 2026 Midterms' Former White House advisor Steve Bannon said ICE's deployment to airports to replace TSA agents during the ongoing funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security could be used as a "test run" to "perfect" its "involvement in the 2026 midterms."