President Trump gives Iran another deadline
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President Trump is threatening to target Iran's energy resources and other infrastructure if a deal to end the war is not made soon. He has also sent thousands of additional soldiers, sailors, and Marines to the region as the Pentagon is reportedly putting together plans to send in ground forces.

TSA gets paid as DHS shutdown becomes longest in government history

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown reached 45 days on Monday, setting a new record for the longest shutdown in government history as Congress begins a two-week spring recess.

Trump says military building 'massive complex' beneath new White House ballroom

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. military is constructing a "massive complex" beneath the new White House ballroom that’s being built on the former East Wing site.

Millions rally nationwide in ‘No Kings’ protests

More than 9 million people were expected to gather at “No Kings" rallies across the country Saturday to oppose what they call authoritarianism under President Trump.

One detained as counter protesters disrupt 'No Kings' march in Downtown Dallas

Around 2 p.m., a line of Dallas Police officers met the very large group of protesters marching in the No Kings rally in Downtown Dallas. According to Dallas Police before 3 p.m., one person had been detained.

Cruz promises passage of Save America Act, DHS funding during speech at CPAC

Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, of Texas, spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday, promising to fund border protection measures and pass the Save America Act.

Epstein victims to get $72.5 million from Bank of America

Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to victims of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of ignoring "numerous red flags" that facilitated the trafficking of young girls.

No Kings Rally: Thousands gather across Central Texas to protest federal policies

Thousands of protesters gathered across Central Texas and the U.S. for "No Kings Day" demonstrations to voice opposition to the Trump administration’s policies on immigration, the economy, and international conflict

DHS funding still up in the air
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The Department of Homeland Security funding fight is not over in Washington. The Senate voted to fund most of the department, minus ICE and Border Patrol, but Republicans in the House are not on board. President Trump said he is paying TSA officers anyways. 

House Ethics panel finds embattled Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 violations

A bipartisan panel of House lawmakers voted to kickstart a process that could lead to the expulsion of a congressional Democrat accused of laundering millions of disaster relief funds into her campaign account.

Paxton ups ante to oust acting comptroller over Islamic school controversy

Texas AG Ken Paxton is increasing his efforts to have acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock removed from office and replaced with the winner of the GOP primary election. 

Two different political spotlights take place in Texas

A big political battleground took center stage in the Dallas area at a big conference for Conservatives. And in Austin, Liberal prosecutors in Travis County are back on the hotseat.