Markwayne Mullin advanced for DHS post

Alabama

• Sen. Britt supports a bill that withhold paychecks from Congress during government shutdown
• Media outlets in Spain report that U of A student fell off dock into water
• 3 bill in state senate caused Dems to filibuster before Spring Break, bill will be re-offered upon state lawmakers return
• A petition against House Speaker Ledbetter's standing within the ALGOP has been dropped
• Central AL Water to drop the addition of fluoride into the water

National

• ICE agents to help TSA in airports during DHS government shutdwon
• Senator Mike Lee says SAVE American Act can be passed, he has a plan
• US Senate passes Trump's nominee to head up DHS, Markwayne Mullin
• Riverside county sheriff in CA seizes ballots from 2025 for hand recount
• 20 Nations agree to help US in freeing up vessels moving through Strait of Hormuz