The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claims
Read full article: The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claimsHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has pledged to aggressively pursue voter fraud cases at the White House complex after President Donald Trump revived debunked election theories in a primetime speech.
Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
Read full article: Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the USThe Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they seek and obtain government approval, a departure from long-standing practice.
Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers
Read full article: Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workersPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration addressed a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.
Fatal ICE encounters, reversal over vehicle stops are first major test for DHS Secretary Mullin
Read full article: Fatal ICE encounters, reversal over vehicle stops are first major test for DHS Secretary MullinMarkwayne Mullin is facing his first major test as Homeland Security secretary after three people were killed in encounters with ICE officers in less than a week.
In Maine, a familiar story unfolds: immigration officers fatally shot the driver of a moving vehicle
Read full article: In Maine, a familiar story unfolds: immigration officers fatally shot the driver of a moving vehicleA familiar story has unfolded in the Maine city of Biddeford, where a federal officer shot and killed a driving a moving vehicle during an immigration enforcement operation.
Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootings
Read full article: Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after 2 deadly shootingsTrump administration officials have told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in little over a week, according to a person familiar with the matter.
ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency says
Read full article: ICE officer who fatally shot driver in Maine was 'fearing for public safety,' agency saysSen. Angus King says the motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing.
DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had none
Read full article: DHS was granted $20M for body cameras. ICE agents in fatal Houston shooting had noneHomeland Security has not fulfilled its promise to equip all officers with body cameras, despite receiving significant funding.
Family demands an independent probe after ICE officer fatally shoots a man in Houston
Read full article: Family demands an independent probe after ICE officer fatally shoots a man in HoustonThe son of a Mexican national fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston says he was a hardworking father who had been working toward a work permit after 35 years in the U.S. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was driving to a construction job Tuesday morning when he was killed.
Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran
Read full article: Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with IranA lawsuit alleges that President Donald Trump's immigration agencies have shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government.
ICE sent officers to a man's home over an email. Now he’s suing
Read full article: ICE sent officers to a man's home over an email. Now he’s suingAn upstate New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for sending federal officers to his house with a warning over an email he sent to the agency’s one-time head.
Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border
Read full article: Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico borderThe United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras.
Federal audit finds Puerto Rico awaiting billions of dollars nearly a decade after deadly hurricane
Read full article: Federal audit finds Puerto Rico awaiting billions of dollars nearly a decade after deadly hurricaneLawmakers have released a federal audit that found that only 25% of some $14 billion in federal funds obligated for Puerto Rico’s power grid after Hurricane Maria razed it almost a decade ago has reached the U.S. territory.
Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proud
Read full article: Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proudThe Iranian national team has left North America, departing from its World Cup home in Mexico following a tournament marked by repeated disagreements with U.S. officials, flashes of athletic brilliance and, ultimately, disappointment over barely missing out on advancing beyond the group stage.
Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director
Read full article: Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE directorPresident Donald Trump says he is nominating Lance Schroyer as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICE
Read full article: Election worker says federal officers confronted her at polls over social media post criticizing ICEA poll worker says two federal officers visited her at a voting location during New York’s party primaries to confront her about a social media post she’d written criticizing the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.
Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detention
Read full article: Federal officials plan to offload some warehouses purchased for immigrant detentionU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses to hold up to 10,000 people on a single site, jettisoning a key piece of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s $38-billion plan to rapidly expand detention capacity this year.
Trump's pick to lead FEMA pledges to be 'fair and reasonable' in assessing disaster aid requests
Read full article: Trump's pick to lead FEMA pledges to be 'fair and reasonable' in assessing disaster aid requestsPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is pledging to senators to be “fair and reasonable” in assessing requests for disaster.
The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma
Read full article: The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, OklahomaPresident Donald Trump’s preferred candidates are having mixed results in Tuesday’s primaries, securing the Republican nominations for U.S. Senate in Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma but not for Georgia governor.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oklahoma’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oklahoma’s state primaryOklahoma voters will select nominees for federal and state offices including U.S. senator and representative, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and both houses of the state Legislature in a state primary on Tuesday.
US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto Rico
Read full article: US Democratic lawmakers pledge to help speed up disaster recovery in Puerto RicoA group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers have promised Puerto Ricans that they would try to speed up the island’s sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds.
At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they pose
Read full article: At World Cup stadiums, there will be zero tolerance for drones because of the threat they poseFans who hear the whirring sound of a drone over a stadium might see it as a nuisance but law enforcement has long viewed those aircraft as a potential weapon of mass destruction.
Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrants
Read full article: Salt Lake City lawsuit is latest against DHS' plan to use giant warehouses to detain immigrantsSalt Lake City and its county have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to open a giant warehouse in the city that would be used to detain up to 10,000 immigrants.
House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
Read full article: House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to TrumpHouse Republicans have passed a nearly $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the next three years and the rest of President Donald Trump's term in office.
The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?
Read full article: The World Cup poses an unprecedented security challenge at a fraught moment. Is the US ready?The upcoming World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across the United, Mexico, and Canada.
Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress
Read full article: Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from CongressWith virtually no strings attached, Congress is on the verge of providing a massive infusion of cash to the Homeland Security Department.
Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next month
Read full article: Homeland Security secretary says ICE will increase new officer training next monthHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says Immigration and Customs Enforcement will increase training for new officers.
Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Read full article: Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearingDemocrats have attacked the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during his first Senate hearing since being tapped by President Donald Trump.
The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearingsSecretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began.
Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 Lebanese
Read full article: Trump administration grants rare TPS reprieve, extending protections for 11,000 LebaneseThe Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese from deportation, allowing them to stay and work in the U.S. for another six months and marking a rare reprieve to any of the people protected by temporary measures which have been harshly criticized by Republicans.
Congress members visit NJ detention center where advocates say immigrants are on a hunger strike
Read full article: Congress members visit NJ detention center where advocates say immigrants are on a hunger strikeDemocratic members of Congress are visiting a federal immigration detention center in New Jersey where protesters have been demonstrating in recent days and asserting that detainees inside are on a hunger strike.
Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports
Read full article: Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airportsThe travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights.
US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit
Read full article: US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visitMexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect.
US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders say
Read full article: US-Mexico border wall construction is desecrating sacred sites, Indigenous leaders sayIndigenous leaders say that federal contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites at an unprecedented pace in the rush to build more walls on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River
Read full article: Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac RiverPresident Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans along the Potomac River.
Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leader
Read full article: Former private prison executive David Venturella will become ICE's acting leaderThe Trump administration says a former executive at a private prison operator will serve as the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners.
DeSantis says 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center always was meant to be temporary
Read full article: DeSantis says 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center always was meant to be temporaryFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” always was meant to be temporary.
Trump council proposes sweeping changes to FEMA to pull back disaster support
Read full article: Trump council proposes sweeping changes to FEMA to pull back disaster supportA council meant to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed Thursday a series of long-awaited changes to the disaster recovery body that stop short of the administration’s promises to dismantle it, but could reduce the number of disasters the federal government supports and the amount of money it doles out.
FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let go in January
Read full article: FEMA tells court it is offering jobs back to employees who were let go in JanuaryThe Federal Emergency Management Agency has begun offering new appointments to disaster workers whose contracts were not renewed in January.
After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdown
Read full article: After major enforcement operations, the Trump administration recalibrates its immigration crackdownPresident Donald Trump’s administration appears to be recalibrating its centerpiece policy of mass deportations after a series of major immigration enforcement operations in American cities soured the public’s mood on it.
FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 months
Read full article: FEMA workers who sounded alarm over nation's disaster preparedness reinstated after 8 monthsFourteen FEMA employees who signed a public letter criticizing the nation's disaster preparedness have been reinstated after eight months on paid leave.
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
Read full article: Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdownPresident Donald Trump has signed a bill funding much of the Department of Homeland Security and ending the longest agency shutdown in history.
The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrantsThe Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster.
Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review
Read full article: Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court reviewA federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without a chance for a bond hearing, citing “serious constitutional questions.”.
Roommates of man accused of killing 2 say a dispute preceded the Atlanta-area attacks
Read full article: Roommates of man accused of killing 2 say a dispute preceded the Atlanta-area attacksAuthorities have charged Olaolukitan Adon Abel with killing two people and injuring another in the Atlanta area.
ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS says
Read full article: ICE acting director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, DHS saysU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Todd Lyons, a key executor of President Donald Trump’s mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, federal officials announced Thursday.
Homeland Security worker and another woman are killed in a series of Atlanta-area attacks
Read full article: Homeland Security worker and another woman are killed in a series of Atlanta-area attacksA man has been charged in a string of attacks near Atlanta over a matter of hours that left two women dead and a man in critical condition.
Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aid
Read full article: Trump again rejects Colorado amid accusations of playing politics with disaster aidPresident Donald Trump has again denied a request from Colorado’s governor to help people affected by wildfires and flooding.
Mullin pledges progress on disaster relief during his first official trip as DHS secretary
Read full article: Mullin pledges progress on disaster relief during his first official trip as DHS secretaryHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has toured North Carolina areas devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024.
DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief efforts
Read full article: DHS boss rescinds restrictive $100,000 approval process, giving hope to FEMA relief effortsHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has rescinded a rule that DHS expenditures over $100,000 be personally approved by his office.
Homeland Security pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases, including in Orlando, amid review of contracts
Read full article: Homeland Security pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases, including in Orlando, amid review of contractsHomeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
Read full article: Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS fundingPresident Donald Trump has signed a promised executive action that will pay Transportation Security Administration employees, after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress.
The Latest: Trump says he will sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he will sign an emergency order to pay TSA agents during funding impassePresident Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an emergency order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.
Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works into the night on funding deal
Read full article: Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works into the night on funding dealPresident Donald Trump says he will sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration workers.
Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip May 14-15, after delay due to Iran war
Read full article: Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip May 14-15, after delay due to Iran warThe White House says President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15.
Why Casey Means' surgeon general nomination is in limbo
Read full article: Why Casey Means' surgeon general nomination is in limboWellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to become U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators grilled her on vaccines during a tense confirmation hearing.
Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of year
Read full article: Oklahoma’s governor picks energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill US Senate seat through end of yearOklahoma’s governor has appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill a newly vacant U.S. Senate seat through the end of the year.
The Latest: Over 450 TSA officers have quit since the partial shutdown began
Read full article: The Latest: Over 450 TSA officers have quit since the partial shutdown beganU.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.
Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff
Read full article: Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoffTravel disruptions have deepened as senators are racing to salvage a proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown.
ICE officers will begin assisting TSA as shutdown frustrates travelers and screeners
Read full article: ICE officers will begin assisting TSA as shutdown frustrates travelers and screenersPresident Donald Trump’s decision to order federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help with security is drawing concerns that their presence may escalate tensions among air travelers and screeners.
Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul
Read full article: Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand PaulMarkwayne Mullin has moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump’s next homeland security secretary.
A scary injury led to Trump's close bond with Homeland Security nominee Mullin
Read full article: A scary injury led to Trump's close bond with Homeland Security nominee MullinA U.S. senator from Oklahoma who is poised to join President Donald Trump's cabinet says it was a serious brain injury to his son that drew him closer to the president.
Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hope
Read full article: Mullin presents a different vision for FEMA, sparking cautious hopePresident Donald Trump’s pick as homeland security chief is signaling a gentler stance on disaster relief and promising to roll back some recent restrictions.
One 'freaking snake' and no apologies: How the Mullin hearing went off the rails
Read full article: One 'freaking snake' and no apologies: How the Mullin hearing went off the railsSenator Rand Paul has made it clear he has little regard for President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, fellow Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperament
Read full article: Mullin makes his case as a steady hand for DHS but faces Senate pushback over his temperamentMarkwayne Mullin says he'd be a steady hand at the Department of Homeland Security if he's confirmed as secretary.
Trump's homeland security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challenges
Read full article: Trump's homeland security pick Mullin is poised to inherit a department beset by challengesSenator Markwayne Mullin has a tough path as he moves toward leading the Department of Homeland Security, with immigration fights, disaster anger and Iran threats piling up.
Trump faces new pressure on mass deportations as Republicans weigh Homeland Security nominee
Read full article: Trump faces new pressure on mass deportations as Republicans weigh Homeland Security nomineePresident Donald Trump's decision to replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gives him an opportunity to reset his mass deportation agenda — or to double down on a campaign promise.
Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election records
Read full article: Federal distrust prompts some Democratic states to protect polling places, election recordsDemocratic-led states alarmed by the prospect of federal immigration officers patrolling the polls during this year’s midterm elections are taking steps to counter what they see as a potential tactic to intimidate voters.
A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenure
Read full article: A $220 million ad blitz and a public split with Trump mark the end of Kristi Noem’s DHS tenureHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has lost her job after criticism over a flashy ad campaign tied to President Donald Trump’s deportation push.
Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma
Read full article: Trump's pick for DHS secretary leaves US Senate vacancy in deep-red OklahomaPresident Trump's plan to nominate U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma as Homeland Security secretary will leave an unexpected Senate vacancy in deep-red Oklahoma.
Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHS
Read full article: Trump turns to an Oklahoma senator with a fighter's reputation as his next choice to lead DHSPresident Donald Trump’s plans to nominate Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to take over as Homeland Security secretary follow a notable political rise for the plumbing company owner who was first elected to Congress in 2012.
The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement
Read full article: The Latest: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcementPresident Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict
Read full article: Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflictSenate Republicans have voted down an effort to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.
No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight
Read full article: No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversightLawmakers and the White House are offering no signs of compromise in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers.
Congressional leaders say ICE deal is still possible despite divisions
Read full article: Congressional leaders say ICE deal is still possible despite divisionsCongressional leaders said Tuesday that a deal was still possible with the White House on Homeland Security Department funding before it expires this weekend.
Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
Read full article: Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakersA Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the boat attack in the Caribbean, but the video of survivors being killed has alarmed lawmakers, That disclosure Thursday comes as Congress scrutinizes an attack on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.
House votes to repeal provision that allows senators to sue over phone record seizures
Read full article: House votes to repeal provision that allows senators to sue over phone record seizuresThe House has voted to repeal part of a new law that lets senators sue the federal government for millions of dollars if their personal or office data is accessed without their knowledge.
Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigation
Read full article: Trump accuses foreign-owned meat packers of inflating US beef prices and calls for investigationPresident Donald Trump is accusing foreign-owned meat packers of driving up the price of beef in the U.S. and is asking the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
What lawmakers are saying about Trump's demolition of the East Wing
Read full article: What lawmakers are saying about Trump's demolition of the East WingMembers of Congress are divided largely along party lines on the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make room for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that President Donald Trump wants to build.
Speaker Johnson keeps House lawmakers away, canceling another week's session as shutdown drags
Read full article: Speaker Johnson keeps House lawmakers away, canceling another week's session as shutdown dragsHouse members' absence during the government shutdown is creating a political dilemma for Speaker Mike Johnson.