CNN 5 Things Shutdown Stalemate Continues, Tiger Woods Arrested, Historic Moon Mission and more
Mar 27, 2026
Lawmakers clash over a funding standoff and its political fallout. Iranian-linked hackers breach a top official's personal email. Global ministers debate responses to Middle East tensions and security in the Strait of Hormuz. Markets wobble as geopolitical risk rattles investors. Details emerge about a high-profile crash and an upcoming, diverse crew bound for a historic moon mission.
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DHS Funding Fight Escalates
- House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected a Senate bill to partially fund DHS, saying it risks not funding agencies that keep Americans safe.
- Johnson plans an eight-week full-funding bill, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it dead on arrival.
Iran-Linked Hack Of FBI Official's Email
- Hackers linked to the Iranian government accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, exposing private messages from 2011 to 2022.
- The attackers posted photos and messages to troll Patel and the U.S. government after confirmation of the breach.
G7 Talks Amid Iran Conflict
- G7 foreign ministers met amid war with Iran and U.S. moves to bolster Middle East defenses, including possible diversion of Ukrainian weapons.
- Rubio said Iran hasn't replied to a 15-point U.S. demands list and over 1,000 U.S. troops may deploy to the region.