3/2/26
DHS still has $150 billion to spend on Trump’s deportation campaign – MS Now
Vance’s war on Medicaid fraud risks blowback for GOP – The Hill
The Trump administration has frozen Medicaid funding in Minnesota. Could Maine be next? – Portland Press Herald
CBP to divert funding to pay some employees during DHS shutdown – Federal News Network
Former USAID employees mark one year since major agency cuts – Federal News Network
IRS, Fiscal Service defy judges, terminate union contracts — GovExec
TSA moves to center of shutdown drama as jittery lawmakers offer warnings for economy – The Hill
Trump’s Medicaid work mandates are meant to save money. But first states will have to spend millions – AP News
House GOP leaders poised to force vote to end DHS shutdown – Politico
Trump Administration Withholds $259 Million in Medicaid Funds From Minnesota – NYTimes
Trump uses State of the Union to call for end of DHS shutdown, declares ‘war on fraud’ – GovExec
Judges Grow Angry Over Trump Administration Violating Their Orders – NYTimes
Dems request probe of DOE geothermal funding announcement – E&E News
Shutdown talks make little progress as DHS bill stalls in Senate – Politico
Secretary Noem threatens to again suspend TSA PreCheck amid DHS shutdown – CNN
Republicans Block Bill to Fund Disaster Relief, Transportation Security, Cybersecurity, Secret Service, Coast Guard and More – House Appropriations (Democrat) Press Release
DHS shutdown puts strain on security, information-sharing ahead of World Cup – Federal Scoop
Citing AP investigation, new bill seeks to prohibit DHS from using full-body restraints – AP News
Expect more delayed flights, with TSA workers about to miss paychecks as the partial shutdown drags on – MarketWatch