Morning Wire Evening Wire: Trump Signs TSA E.O. & Chinese Explosive Found? | 3.27.26
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Mar 27, 2026 Coverage of an executive order to pay thousands of TSA agents and the Senate-House funding fight that follows. Reports on a China-linked indictment after an explosive was found at a U.S. military base. Explains a new USPS fuel surcharge raising package costs and shifting shipping dynamics.
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Senate DHS Bill Sparks House Fight
- The Senate struck a DHS funding deal that excludes ICE and parts of Border Patrol, prompting criticism and potential House changes that could prolong the shutdown.
- Trump called the Senate deal "not good" and House Speaker Mike Johnson prefers a temporary fix to May 22nd, complicating passage.
FBI Probes Cyberattack On Kash Patel
- The FBI is responding to a cyber threat against Director Kash Patel after attempts on his personal email by a group claiming Iran links.
- The Handala hack team claimed responsibility and the State Department offered $10 million for information on the group.
Elderly Veteran Pushed On Subway Tracks Dies
- An 83-year Air Force veteran, Richard Williams, was shoved onto subway tracks and later died; the suspect Byron Hernandez faces upgraded murder charges.
- Hernandez, a four-time deportee with 15 prior charges, fled but was arrested at a homeless shelter.