Donald Trump and budget chief Russ Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other
It is exactly what certain lawmakers, particularly Democrats, feared if Congress failed to fund the government.
It is exactly what certain lawmakers, particularly Democrats, feared if Congress failed to fund the government.
The president is expected to do an aerial tour of some of the hard-hit areas.
‘This is a defining event that can help them realize that a Federal Emergency Management Agency is essential.’
‘I’m extremely grateful for God’s hand in that whole situation because hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of people were saved.’
‘The Border Patrol can still operate fully in the interior. It’s just that they have less authority to stop and question people.’
‘With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission.’
‘It is impacting my local jurisdictions with debris cleanup. It is impacting people as they seek to recover.’
‘Those who were quick to fan the flames of misinformation just a few months ago have suddenly gone silent.’
Opponents have raised concerns that the legislation could lead local police and sheriffs to detain immigrants for longer than they are supposed to.
Noem’s predecessor, Alejandro Mayorkas, had extended the protections for Venezuelans until October 2026.