Month: March 2026

On Friday, heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding on Oahu, Hawaii’s most populous island.

The flood has resulted in 230 rescues within the first 24 hours and is the largest flood on Oahu in the last 20 years.

The Department of Emergency Management has warned that the Wahiawa Dam, located in northern Oahu, is in danger of “imminent failure,” prompting authorities to order the evacuation of 5,500 residents.

Hawaii Governor Josh Green, in a post on X, announced the National Guard has been activated in response to the flooding.

AP reported the Hawaii National Guard, alongside the Honolulu Fire Department, airlifted over 70 children and adults who were trapped at a youth camp on Oahu’s west coast.

We have issued an evacuation order for Waialua and Haleʻiwa. If you are in these areas, please evacuate now and follow guidance from emergency officials.

Shelter locations can be found here: https://t.co/clyywuZuuh pic.twitter.com/yV3Vu38iOi

— Governor Josh Green (@GovJoshGreenMD) March 20, 2026

Per ABC News:

Dangerous flooding is impacting Hawaii’s Oahu island, prompting more than 230 rescues, “catastrophic” damage as major rains pummel the area for the second significant rain event in a week.

At a press briefing Friday evening, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said emergency crews have already rescued more than 230 people from life-threatening conditions.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said there were no confirmed fatalities or missing persons as emergency responders — including firefighters, the National Guard and military personnel — have been deployed across affected areas.

Overnight into Saturday, a Flash Flood Warning has been in effect for life-threatening ongoing flooding on Oahu as emergency management reported flooding and closed roads on the windward side of the island due to earlier flooding.

The heaviest rain is expected to continue through Saturday for most islands, with the Big Island getting the heaviest rain on Sunday and thunderstorms possible at times, which may include damaging winds.

Current scenes:

BREAKING: HAWAII — Islands getting HAMMERED by the heaviest flooding in decades as a SECOND brutal Kona low unleashes chaos.

On Oahu, officials just ordered 5,500 people to EVACUATE, massive fear the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam is on the verge of failure.pic.twitter.com/di2EC62MJB

— Gunther Eagleman (@GuntherEagleman) March 21, 2026

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A Venezuelan migrant was taken into custody for questioning in connection with the fatal shooting of a Loyola University student.

Very early Thursday morning, 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed near campus.

A masked gunman approached a group of students walking in Rogers Park and opened fire.

Gorman was shot in the head and died at the scene.

Earlier Saturday, WGN reported that a person of interest was taken into custody.

A 25-year-old adult male was taken into custody on Friday night and a gun was recovered.

The suspect, a 25-year-old, was taken into custody last night in the Rogers Park neighborhood, sources tell me. A gun was recovered. @WGNNews

— Courtney Spinelli (@CourtSpinelliTV) March 21, 2026

According to WGN, investigators used surveillance cameras to track the suspect after the fatal shooting.

I’m told by law enforcement sources that investigators used technology, including surveillance cameras, to help identify and track the movements of the suspect in the aftermath of the shooting.

Witnesses reportedly told investigators a man wearing dark clothing and a black mask…

— Courtney Spinelli (@CourtSpinelliTV) March 21, 2026

Later Saturday, Fox News reporter Matt Finn said a Venezuelan migrant was taken into custody in connection with Gorman’s murder.

Per Fox News reporter Matt Finn: Multiple Chicago police sources tell me a Venezuelan migrant is in custody for questioning in relation to the heinous shooting death of 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman. CPD tells Fox that Gorman, from Westchester County NY, was walking with friends along Chicago’s lake front around 1:30 AM Thursday when a “unknown male offender” opened fire at the group, hitting Gorman in the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

BREAKING: Multiple Chicago police sources tell me a Venezuelan migrant is in custody for questioning in relation to the heinous shooting death of 18-year-old Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman. CPD tells Fox that Gorman, from Westchester County NY, was walking with… pic.twitter.com/q2dLwdKm45

— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) March 21, 2026

Full statement from Gorman’s family via ABC 7 Chicago:

“Our beloved daughter, Sheridan, was taken from us this morning in Chicago. There is no way to soften this-this was murder. Sheridan was the light of our lives. She made people feel seen, safe, and loved simply by being who she was. She lived her faith with kindness, compassion, and joy, and she loved her family and friends deeply.

We trusted that she would be safe. That trust was broken. Someone made a deliberate choice that stole our daughter and forever changed our family. We are demanding answers, and we will not stop until the person responsible is identified and brought to justice.

We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from the various communities connected to our family. It has carried us through moments we could not endure alone. We take comfort in our faith, but nothing can lessen the devastation of this loss.

If you know anything, please come forward. We ask for privacy as we grieve. Sheridan was our light. And she always will be.”

DEVELOPING…

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President Trump on Saturday evening threatened to obliterate Iran’s power plants if they don’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz.

“If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP,” Trump said on Saturday evening.

President Trump’s warning comes as Iran is only allowing certain ships, including oil tankers, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to all oil tankers and vessels except for a few approved ships.

Oil spiked to $112 per barrel amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian attacks on Qatar’s oil facility.

20% of the world’s oil supply goes through the Straight of Hormuz.

Last Tuesday US Central Command released unclassified footage of US Military strikes on the Iranian navy in the Strait of Hormuz.

The footage showed an Iranian submarine and smaller vessels being blown up.

“U.S. forces are degrading the Iranian regime’s ability to project power at sea and harass international shipping,” CENCOM said.

“For years, Iranian forces have threatened freedom of navigation in waters essential to American, regional and global security and prosperity,” CENTCOM added.

President Trump previously warned Iran not to put any mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

“If Iran has put out any mines in the Hormuz Strait, and we have no reports of them doing so, we want them removed, IMMEDIATELY!” Trump said on Truth Social.

“If for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the Military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen before. If, on the other hand, they remove what may have been placed, it will be a giant step in the right direction!” Trump said.

“Additionally, we are using the same Technology and Missile capabilities deployed against Drug Traffickers to permanently eliminate any boat or ship attempting to mine the Hormuz Strait. They will be dealt with quickly and violently. BEWARE!” he added.

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A Jeffrey Epstein look-alike was spotted in Palm Beach, Florida, this week and instantly became an internet sensation.

Epstein’s doppelganger, dubbed “Palm Beach Pete,” went viral after he was spotted driving down a highway in Florida.

“Epstein is alive! Epstein is alive!” a man who posted the viral video of ‘Palm Beach Pete’ shouted.

The resemblance is uncanny.

Palm Beach Pete said he was often mistaken for Jeffrey Epstein years ago when he lived in New York, but it ramped up again after a video of him driving on I-95 in Florida was posted to Instagram.

“I think it went viral last Thursday or Friday,” Palm Beach Pete said, according to The New York Post. “I was out for dinner with my girlfriend and some Generation Zers were talking, like, whispering, and she said, ‘Peter, they’re talking about you,’ so I went over to their table and said, ‘Hey guys, are you talking about me?’ Non-threatening. And they said, ‘Yes, are you the guy that went viral?’ I said, ‘That’s me.

Palm Beach Pete took to his social media to address the conspiracy theories circulating on the internet.

“Hello, this is Palm Beach Pete, just wanted to thank everybody for the support and good vibes… I’m not Jeffrey Epstein,” Palm Beach Pete said in a video posted to X.

Hello this Palm Beach Pete just wanted to thank everybody for the support and good vibes… I’m not Jeffrey Epstein pic.twitter.com/0sRXvSSAW1

— Palm Beach Pete (@not_jeffepstein) March 20, 2026

In a video posted to social media by TMZ, Palm Beach Pete said that he saw Jeffrey Epstein at a few parties back in the day when he lived in New York.

“I’m not gonna change this. This guy is dead, and he was a really bad person, and I can hold my head high. I didn’t do anything. I just happened to have similar looks,” he said.

WATCH:

NEW: Viral sensation “Palm Beach Pete” tells TMZ that he used to party with Jeffrey Epstein.

Pete says he will not be changing his appearance because he is “a better-looking version than Jeffrey.”

“I’m not gonna change this. This guy is dead, and he was a really bad person,… pic.twitter.com/224r6PtVrT

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 20, 2026

Noted pedophile of the rich and powerful Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his prison cell in Manhattan on August 10, 2019, one week after he supposedly attempted suicide in July.

The 66-year-old financier and convicted pedophile was found dead in his prison cell, and the medical examiner ruled his death a suicide by hanging.

Epstein, who was 6 feet tall, reportedly secured the bedsheet on the bunk bed and wrapped the sheet around his neck.

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President Trump has reaffirmed his “complete and total endorsement” of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary’s upcoming election.

Trump delivered the endorsement in a video address to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in Hungary.

“The prime minister has been a strong leader whose shown the entire world what’s possible when you defend your borders, your culture, your heritage, your sovereignty and your values,” Trump said.

US President Donald Trump just threw his full support behind Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán ahead of the elections, sending a strong message to CPAC.

“Viktor Orban has mu complete and total Endorsement – They are attacking him as they attacked me.” pic.twitter.com/1ExHY0dmaH

— Global Dissident (@GlobalDiss) March 21, 2026

He also praised Hungary’s approach to immigration, stating that the country has “strong borders” and will continue to “work very hard on immigration.”

Trump added that Europe has to “work very hard” to address “a lot of problems” related to immigration.

He further said that Hungary and the United States are “showing the way toward a revitalized West,” and would also work “hard together on energy.”

Orbán, Hungary’s longest-serving leader, is facing an election next month. He has frequently clashed with European Union officials and has been a central figure in disputes within the bloc.

Just this week, Orbán blocked a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine amid a dispute over oil policy, escalating tensions with other European leaders.

Gang of EU Globalists Hope that This Was Orbán’s Last European Summit, While Rightwing Patriots Flock to His Aid in April Election

In a post on Truth Social last month, Trump described Orban as “a truly strong and powerful Leader, with a proven track record of delivering phenomenal results.”

He wrote at the time:

He fights tirelessly for, and loves, his Great Country and People, just like I do for the United States of America. Viktor works hard to Protect Hungary, Grow the Economy, Create Jobs, Promote Trade, Stop Illegal Immigration, and Ensure LAW AND ORDER!

Relations between Hungary and the United States have reached new heights of cooperation and spectacular achievement under my Administration, thanks largely to Prime Minister Orbán.

 I look forward to continuing working closely with him so that both of our Countries can further advance this tremendous path to SUCCESS and cooperation.

JUST IN – President Trump endorses his ‘true friend’ Victor Orban for PM of Hungary pic.twitter.com/Veu8gUJ0tW

— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) February 5, 2026

Meanwhile, Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to travel to Budapest in April to show support for Orbán ahead of the election.

The visit is expected to take place shortly before Hungarians head to the polls.

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Vladimir Putin is testing Donald Trump by sending oil tankers toward communist Cuba in defiance of U.S. restrictions.

CNBC reports that two vessels carrying Russian oil and gas were initially bound for Cuba, directly challenging the Trump administration’s effort to choke off fuel supplies to the regime.

The communist island has seen its oil imports collapse after the U.S. arrested and extradited Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro back in January.

One tanker, believed to be transporting roughly 27,000 metric tons of liquefied natural gas, has since diverted to Venezuela after originally heading toward Cuba.

A second tanker, reportedly carrying around 100,000 metric tons of crude, is still en route to Cuba.

If it successfully arrives, it would be the first shipment to reach the island since a Mexican delivery in early January.

“The oil tanker ‘Sea Horse’ is on its way to Cuba with nearly 200,000 barrels of Russian fuel” – Bloomberg

This tanker is Chinese, transports Russian oil and stopped in Gibraltar to bring sanctioned oil to Cuba, which is blockaded by USA.

Global situation summarized. pic.twitter.com/N9jumcuOCx

— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) February 21, 2026

Mexico halted further shipments amid pressure from Washington, though President Claudia Sheinbaum described the move as a “sovereign decision.”

The attempted deliveries come as the Trump administration increases pressure on Cuba, warning that countries continuing to supply fuel to the regime could face consequences.

Cuba is already facing a severe energy crisis. Earlier this week, the island’s electricity grid collapsed, triggering a nationwide blackout that left more than 10 million people without power.

Echoing what he told Assad, Maduro and Iran’s Mullahs, Putin says he’s going to rescue Cuba in their “efforts to defend their sovereignty”. pic.twitter.com/6CTIIuCWNP

— Jay in Kyiv (@JayinKyiv) January 15, 2026

Energy expert Jorge Piñón said the Russian shipment would provide only limited relief.

“We’re talking about crude oil that has to be refined into liquid fuel,” he told the Associated Press. “Each product has its specific demand.”

Even if delivered, the fuel would amount to little more than a short-term supply, with diesel likely diverted to critical sectors such as agriculture and transport.

Trump has escalated his rhetoric toward Cuba in recent days and suggested the regime could collapse imminently amid rolling blackouts and widespread protests.

“Whether I free it, take it, I could do anything I want with it [if] you want to know the truth,” he said.

President Trump teases major move on Cuba amid chaos.

He says “we’ll be doing something very soon” as blackouts cripple the island and protests erupt. pic.twitter.com/i0zj3Pfj1x

— Brandon Straka #WalkAway (@BrandonStraka) March 18, 2026

His administration has also warned that it will target countries that continue to send fuel to the island.

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Jair Bolsonaro’s son Carlos has posted a heartbreaking update about his father’s health behind bars.

In a post on the X platform, Carlos gave an update on his father’s condition as he serves a lengthy prison sentence at the behest of Lula da Silva’s socialist regime.

He wrote:

I confess that, for some reason, today was one of the most difficult days when visiting President Jair Bolsonaro.

Upon entering the room, I came upon that strong man “passed out” in the chair, head bowed, sobbing as he slept. I had to step back. I stayed a few minutes in silence, outside, trying to compose myself, before entering again.

When I returned, he was still the same. I approached, stroked his head, and he didn’t even react. They explained to me that, due to the strong medications, his sensitivity is even more heightened. He even wears a bracelet with the indication: “FALL RISK”.

When he woke up, I chose not to say anything about what’s happening out here. I just commented, lightly, on Augusto Nunes’ new look, which drew a “shock” from him upon waking.

My father remains in the semi-intensive unit, with a weak voice, drowsy from the medications, and he complained of weakened breathing, certainly due to the third consecutive pneumonia after his illegal imprisonment. I witnessed the collection of more than five vials of blood for tests.

I did my part, with humility. He told me he appreciated my presence and that I would return tomorrow.

I leave the hospital devastated, more than I honestly expected to be.

But we carry on. Tomorrow is another day.

Confesso que, por algum motivo, hoje foi um dos dias mais difíceis ao visitar o Presidente Jair Bolsonaro.

Ao entrar no quarto, me deparei com aquele homem forte “apagado” na cadeira, com a cabeça baixa, soluçando enquanto dormia. Precisei recuar. Fiquei alguns minutos em… pic.twitter.com/dAEREmgQFf

— Carlos Bolsonaro (@CarlosBolsonaro) March 19, 2026

Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence for allegedly plotting a political coup following his disputed defeat to Lula in the 2022 presidential election.

Brazil’s political climate has drawn numerous parallels to the United States during the Biden era, with the left-wing government aggressively prosecuting Bolsonaro and his supporters the country’s own version of January 6.

SHAME: Brazil Descends Into Tyranny, as Supreme Court Justice Moraes Orders Bolsonaro To Start Serving His Unjust 27-Year Prison Sentence for Fake ‘Coup’

His situation is further compounded by ongoing health complications stemming from a 2018 stabbing, when he was attacked in the abdomen by a Lula supporter during his presidential campaign.

One of Bolsonaro’s sons is expected to run for the presidency, with fresh elections scheduled for later this year.

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Five additional defendants, all Somali, have pleaded guilty to wire fraud in one of the largest pandemic fraud cases in U.S. history, the Minneapolis Feeding Our Future scandal that stole hundreds of millions of dollars meant for hungry children during COVID.

Ikram Yusuf Mohamed, 42, her husband Shakur Abdinur Abdisalam, 46, her sister Aisha Hassan Hussein, 29, Sahra Sharif Osman, 43, and her mother Fadumo Mohamed Yusuf, 59, each entered guilty pleas this week, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The group ran fake food distribution sites under the Feeding Our Future nonprofit umbrella and submitted phony claims for hundreds of thousands to over a million meals that were never served.

They used fake attendance rosters, inflated invoices through a related company, and paid kickbacks to cover their tracks.

Prosecutors say the five stole and laundered a total of $14.6 million in federal Child Nutrition Program funds, money that was supposed to feed kids during COVID but instead funded personal luxuries like rent, furniture, vacations, dining out, and DoorDash orders.

Each defendant’s company received more than $1 million in taxpayer money.

• Ikram Yusuf Mohamed opened multiple sites that pulled in over $6.9 million, hid her role by using family names, created Star Distribution LLC for fake invoices ($4.9 million direct and $1.4 million more), and demanded over $1.3 million in kickbacks.
• Shakur Abdinur Abdisalam ran Inspiring Youth & Outreach LLC, falsely claimed over 1 million meals, received $1.5 million, and paid a $21,000 kickback.
• Aisha Hassan Hussein ran United Youth of MPLS LLC, claimed 1.3 million meals, received $2.2 million, and paid a $166,000 kickback.
• Sahra Sharif Osman ran Youth International Club LLC, claimed nearly 700,000 meals, received $1.4 million, and paid a $7,500 kickback.
• Fadumo Mohamed Yusuf ran Active Mind’s Youth LLC, claimed over 500,000 meals, received $1 million, and paid a $38,500 kickback.

All five pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Nancy E. Brasel.

Each faces up to 20 years in prison.

“I am proud of our team of prosecutors, federal agents, and law enforcement partners who continue to expose the rampant fraud in Minnesota,” U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen said in a press release about the pleas.

This brings the total convictions in the Feeding Our Future scheme to 63 out of 79 charged.

The overall scandal is estimated to have cost more than $250 million in stolen funds nationwide.

The vast majority of defendants charged in the Feeding Our Future case, and in related welfare fraud probes, are Somali.

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali population in the United States, and the scandal has repeatedly exposed fraud networks operating within that state.

The case gained fresh national momentum thanks to the independent investigation by conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley.

Shirley’s explosive viral video in December documented apparently empty Somali-run daycare centers across Minnesota that were still collecting millions in federal funds.

After my last video exposing over $110 Million in fraud Tim Walz dropped his run for reelection and multiple federal investigations were launched to stop fraud across the country. In this 51 minute video David and I expose another $16 Million in fraud as Minnesota welfare… pic.twitter.com/p5r6BDXqsK

— Nick shirley (@nickshirleyy) January 14, 2026

Several of the daycares featured in Shirley’s video had directly received Feeding Our Future meal reimbursements totaling millions. His reporting helped trigger broader federal probes, congressional testimony, and the Trump administration’s crackdown on fraud and waste in the state.

The scandal also has direct political ties to Rep. Ilhan Omar.

Omar, who is Somali and represents Minnesota’s heavily Somali 5th District, co-sponsored the 2020 MEALS Act, which dramatically expanded and loosened oversight of the exact child nutrition programs exploited in the Feeding Our Future scheme.

Her campaign later received thousands of dollars in donations from individuals who were subsequently charged with fraud. She gave the money to charity after the scandal broke.

Additionally, Omar held events and appeared in promotional materials at Safari Restaurant, owned by convicted Feeding Our Future fraudster Salim Said, who used stolen funds for a $2 million mansion and luxury shopping sprees.

One of Omar’s former campaign staffers, Guhaad Hashi Said, also pleaded guilty to running a fake food site in the scheme.

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by Lindsey Hough

Satellite giant EchoStar just sold off a block of radio frequencies to Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a jaw-dropping $17 billion.

To most investors, it looked like another headline in the crowded 5G race.

But to legendary tech investor Jeff Brown it was something else entirely:

A signal.

One that confirms a thesis he’s been writing about for years…

That SpaceX isn’t just a rocket company.

It’s quietly positioning itself to become America’s next great mobile network operator.

If he’s right… this could be the final “tell” before Musk unleashes what may become the second $10 trillion company in history.

And the opportunity is massive for those who know how to position themselves now.

That’s the real story the mainstream press isn’t telling you.

In light of this recent news, Jeff has issued an urgent briefing.

Click here to watch it now.

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WATCH: Sen. John Kennedy BLASTS Democrats on ICE Funding: “It’s Not Going to Happen in Our Lifetime”

In a wide-ranging Senate floor speech Friday, Sen. John Kennedy delivered a warning that cuts to the heart of Washington’s latest shutdown battle: Democrats, he argued, will never agree to fund ICE—not now, not later, and not “in your or my natural lifetime.”

Kennedy’s remarks came as the Department of Homeland Security faces a funding standoff that has already triggered serious consequences. Key agencies—including FEMA, the Coast Guard, and TSA—have been impacted, with some workers going unpaid.

But according to Kennedy, the real fight is not over bureaucratic logistics—it is over ICE, the agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the United States.

Kennedy made clear that Republicans have shown a willingness to reopen large portions of DHS immediately. Democrats, he said, are open to restoring funding for TSA, FEMA, cybersecurity operations, and the Coast Guard.

However, one line remains non-negotiable for the Democrat Party’s dominant faction: ICE.

“Their position is simple,” Kennedy explained. “They will not agree… to open up ICE. And they’re not going to.”

Framing the issue in stark political terms, Kennedy argued that a powerful progressive faction within the Democrat Party—think politicians like AOC, Ilhan Omar, Zohran Mamdani, and other “Democratic” Socialists—has effectively taken control of immigration policy.

He compared the push to defund ICE to earlier calls from the left to defund the police, noting the real-world consequences that followed.

According to Kennedy, Democrat lawmakers are not merely unwilling—but politically unable—to compromise. Any Democrat who supports ICE funding, he argued, risks being “punished” within their own party for the rest of their career.

The result, Kennedy warned, is a manufactured stalemate that leaves critical national security functions in limbo while illegal immigration continues to strain the system.

Kennedy also tied the funding fight directly to the broader immigration crisis under former President Joe Biden, arguing that millions of illegal immigrants entered the country over the past several years, overwhelming enforcement systems and creating urgent demand for ICE operations.

He emphasized that ICE agents are tasked with identifying and removing dangerous individuals, including criminals and traffickers, who should never have been allowed into the country in the first place.

For Kennedy—and many conservatives—the refusal to fund ICE is not just a policy disagreement. It is a direct threat to law enforcement and national sovereignty.

The Louisiana senator offered a clear path forward aligned with Republican leadership and the broader agenda championed by President Donald Trump.

Rather than continue fruitless negotiations, Kennedy urged Republicans to accept partial DHS funding deals where possible—and then use the budget reconciliation process to pass ICE funding independently with a simple majority.

That strategy would bypass Democrat obstruction entirely, requiring only 51 votes in the Senate. Kennedy pointed to previous Republican successes using reconciliation, arguing that the same approach could restore full funding to ICE and secure the border.

Kennedy also connected the fight to election integrity, endorsing the SAVE America Act and raising concerns shared by millions of Americans about trust in the electoral system amid mass illegal immigration.

Ultimately, Kennedy’s speech delivered a message that resonates strongly with conservative voters: Democrats are prioritizing ideology over enforcement, even if it means shutting down key parts of government and leaving border security compromised.

As the standoff continues, one reality is becoming increasingly clear. According to Kennedy, Republicans may have to act alone if they want to fund ICE, secure the border, and restore order to the immigration system—because Democrats have already made their position permanent.

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