Friday, March 20, 2026 · Capitol Hill
SENATE LEADER JOHN THUNE HAS THREATENED TO KEEP SENATORS IN TOWN OVER THEIR PLANNED TWO WEEK...
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Senate Leader John Thune warned he will block the two-week recess until senators cut a DHS funding deal. The chamber holds its first vote Sunday on advancing DHS Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin, who cleared committee Thursday. President Trump already signed the measure.
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