House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will ‘soon run out’

House takes step toward funding Homeland Security as White House warns money will ‘soon run out’

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House took a vital step Wednesday toward funding the Department of Homeland Securityas the Trump administration warned that money to pay Transportation Security Administration and different company personnel will “soon run out,” sparking new threats of airport disruptions and nationwide safety issues. House Republicans adopted a finances decision on a largely…

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Here’s what’s happening during Houston’s first Fleet Week – Houston Public Media

Here’s what’s happening during Houston’s first Fleet Week – Houston Public Media

Navy photograph by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts operations at sea. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked twenty sixth Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in assist of maritime safety operations and theater safety cooperation efforts…

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DHS calling furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown

DHS calling furloughed staff back to work despite shutdown

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is recalling all furloughed Department of Homeland Security staff to report to their subsequent scheduled shift, despite the continuing partial authorities shutdown. In an official message despatched to DHS staff late Friday afternoon, staff had been informed that “all DHS employees, excepted and non-excepted/non-exempt” are to be returned “to a…

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