House Republicans reject Senate DHS funding plan; TSA pay ordered by Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the House would not take up the Senate’s late-night Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill because it did not include additional money for ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection. The Senate had passed a bill funding DHS functions that would have paid Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers, the Coast Guard, FEMA and other DHS components while excluding extra immigration enforcement funding the House GOP demanded. Johnson said House Republicans will pursue a short-term continuing resolution to fund DHS for 60 days, a plan Senate Democrats call “dead on arrival.” The standoff leaves the DHS partial shutdown unresolved.
With Congress stalled, President Trump signed an executive order authorizing payment to TSA officers, an action the White House says it has authority to take. The order aims to stop massive airport lines and ensure TSA workers receive pay. Legal questions remain about the scope and legality of the executive authority used.
Capitol Hill reaction
Democrats urged the House to take up the Senate bill, arguing it would fund TSA, Coast Guard and nonprofit security grants. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Republicans “bear hug” the shutdown and urged adoption of the Senate package. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the House plan unworkable. House Republicans defended their stance, saying they must secure funding for immigration enforcement in a funding vehicle.
Tiger Woods arrested for DUI after rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods was involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash on a two-lane road in Martin County, Florida. Sheriff’s investigators described a scenario where Woods’ Land Rover was overtaking a truck pulling a trailer and clipped the trailer, causing the Land Rover to list, roll onto its driver’s door and slide down the road. Woods crawled out of the passenger door and was evaluated at the scene by DUI investigators, who observed signs of impairment. He later took a breath test that registered triple zeros; he refused a urine test at the jail and was charged with DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test. The sheriff said the refusal to provide a urine sample prevents officials from definitively identifying what substance may have caused impairment. Woods is being held for the mandatory eight hours post-arrest under Florida law; there were no injuries reported to him or the other driver.
National security and Mideast updates
U.S. Central Command reported that 303 U.S. service members have been wounded in recent Middle East hostilities: 273 have returned to duty and 10 remain seriously injured. Thirteen U.S. service members have died since the war began.
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to many vessels. Iran is controlling and approving passage, opening limited alternative routes for ships it permits — often those linked to China or Russia — while blocking others. U.S. and allied forces are watching multiple options in case ground action becomes necessary: securing the Strait of Hormuz to reopen shipping lanes, seizing Iranian export infrastructure like Kharg Island, or conducting special operations targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. An intensive U.S.-Israeli air campaign continues; strikes have progressed geographically and included targets deep in Iran, including regime and IRGC-related sites in Tehran and attacks against steel plants and other infrastructure.
Artemis 2 lunar mission: crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s Artemis 2 four-person crew arrived at Kennedy Space Center after two weeks of quarantine in Houston. The mission, set for an initial launch window starting April 1, is a 10-day test flight sending the Orion crew around the moon and back. It will be the first crewed Orion flight; astronauts will test life support systems, re-entry heat shield performance, parachutes and other systems needed for subsequent lunar missions. Artemis 2 will pave the way for Artemis 3 and future lunar landings, and the program aims for sustainable lunar operations and eventual Mars exploration. NASA stressed the launch will occur only when systems and weather meet safety requirements.
Fulton County ballots hearing and seized material
In Georgia, Fulton County officials asked a federal judge to order the FBI to return thousands of ballots and other materials seized in January. Attorneys for Fulton County argued the affidavit used to obtain the search warrant was deficient and raised issues about whether the FBI acted with “callous disregard” for legal standards. Witnesses criticized the affidavit’s omissions, including lack of alleged intent or specific crime, reliance on debunked testimony, and failure to address statute-of-limitations concerns. The government resisted allowing certain FBI agent testimony. Observers expect the judge to review whether the county met the high standard needed to recover the material; the government indicated it might not ultimately use the evidence in a prosecution.
Anthropic legal win against Pentagon supply chain designation
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Defense Department’s attempt to designate Anthropic, an AI firm, as a supply chain risk. Anthropic sued, alleging the designation was punitive retaliation connected to the company’s public statements and thus a First Amendment violation. The judge issued a temporary restraining order, finding the designation likely constituted viewpoint-based government retaliation. The government has argued the determination stems from national security concerns and contract negotiations over how the military could use Anthropic’s Claude model. The case will proceed with additional legal arguments; the judge’s order pauses the Pentagon’s action while the dispute continues.
Hacking claim involving FBI Director’s personal account
Reports emerged that a group linked to Iran claimed to have accessed FBI Director Christopher Wray’s personal email account and posted personal photos. The FBI said it had taken steps to mitigate risks and asserted the data did not involve government information. The matter is under investigation and subject to agency mitigation efforts.
Other headlines and previews
– President Trump’s signature will appear on U.S. currency this year; the White House said the signature will appear on $100 bills.
– Fulton County prosecutors alleged ballot seizure requests tied to high-level requests; the DOJ denies political direction.
– The National Security Analyst and other guests are providing daily analysis across CBS News platforms; special coverage of Artemis 2 will be carried live on launch day.
What’s next
The DHS shutdown remains unresolved as House and Senate leaders pursue different approaches and the president uses executive authority to pay TSA workers. The Tiger Woods DUI case will proceed through Florida criminal process, with further details expected after additional legal steps. Military and diplomatic options regarding Iran are being evaluated amid ongoing air campaign activity and disruptions to Middle East shipping. NASA continues final checks for Artemis 2 liftoff readiness. Court battles over AI contracting, ballot seizures and other legal disputes are unfolding and may shape policy and technology oversight debates.
