GD POLITICS Everything That Happened In The Last Two Weeks
Mar 30, 2026
A rapid blind-news quiz covers two weeks of political headlines. They dissect Melania's AI humanoid event and the new DHS secretary confirmation. Airport chaos from DHS disruptions and pauses in strikes on Iran get attention. State politics pop up with Oklahoma and Florida surprises, Illinois primary results, and a looming Texas Senate runoff.
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Caretaker Senator Was Vetted At Mar‑a‑Lago
- Oklahoma Governor appointed Alan Armstrong as interim senator after Mullin left for DHS; Armstrong won't run in November.
- Stitt personally vetted Armstrong at Mar‑a‑Lago, showing Trump's influence on appointments even when the governor controls the choice.
Trump Claimed Gay Vote Came From YMCA Walk‑Off Song
- Trump claimed he won the gay vote and attributed it to playing YMCA as his walk‑off song.
- Mary noted only 8% of LGBTQ adults identified as Republican, casting doubt on Trump's claim.
DHS Shutdown Created Four Hour TSA Lines And Emergency Order
- DHS partial shutdown caused extreme airport delays, with Houston waits up to four hours and 40% call‑out rates.
- Trump sent ICE agents to airports then declared a national emergency to pay TSA after bipartisan Senate passed a funding fix.