Chapter 1: What executive order did Trump sign regarding TSA agents?
President Trump signs an order to pay TSA. Two China-linked individuals are accused of planting an explosive at a U.S. military base. And the post office hikes its prices on packages. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire executive editor John Bickley. It's Friday, March 27th, and this is Evening Wire.
Chapter 2: What allegations are there against China-linked individuals at a U.S. military base?
President Trump has officially stepped in to get TSA agents paid, signing an executive order to address what he called an unprecedented emergency. In a new memorandum Thursday, the president noted that more than 60,000 TSA employees have been working without pay, while incredibly long lines continue to delay airports nationwide.
The move comes as lawmakers remain in a legislative tug of war over DHS funding. For now, the administration says the goal is clear, get agents paid and keep the nation's air travel system moving.
Meanwhile, overnight, the Senate struck an early morning deal on legislation with the same goal, but it's already hitting some major speed bumps. Daily Wire political reporter Cameron Arcand has the latest.
The bill funds most DHS operations except for ICE and parts of Border Patrol, which is setting up the next fight in Washington. Trump told Fox News today that the Senate deal, quote, wasn't good, it wasn't appropriate, and called on the Senate to end the filibuster.
Chapter 3: How is the Senate addressing TSA funding issues?
And House Speaker Mike Johnson wants a temporary funding solution to May 22nd instead. In addition to these possible changes, Tennessee Republican Representative Andy Ogles suggested that the House attach a voter ID provision to the bill. a response to the Senate's inability to pass Trump's favored Save America Act.
The problem for the House is that the Senate left for a two-week Easter recess right after the vote, which means that any changes made in the House could drag out the shutdown even longer.
The FBI says it's responding to a cyber threat targeting Director Kash Patel's personal information. Officials confirmed that malicious actors attempted to access Patel's personal email, but say the data involved is historical and does not include government information. An Iran-linked group known as the Handala hack team has claimed responsibility. The U.S.
State Department is now offering a $10 million reward for information leading to those behind the group. The FBI says it's taken steps to mitigate risks and is continuing to track those responsible.
An 83-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran who was shoved onto subway tracks in Manhattan earlier this month has died from his injuries, and the illegal immigrant suspect has now been charged with second-degree murder. Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell reports.
Richard Williams. a grandfather was attacked on March 8th at an Upper East Side station. After Williams died of his injuries, prosecutors upgraded the charges against the suspect, 34-year-old Byron Hernandez, from assault to second-degree murder. Police say Hernandez pushed Williams and a 30-year-old man onto the tracks.
Bystanders managed to pull both victims back onto the platform before a train arrived. While the second victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, Williams hit his head on the tracks, an injury that proved fatal. The medical examiner has since ruled Williams' death a homicide.
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Chapter 4: What are the implications of the post office's new fuel surcharge?
Hernandez fled the scene but was later taken into custody at a homeless shelter. No motive has yet been given. DHS says Hernandez is a, quote, serial criminal with a lengthy rap sheet of at least 15 prior charges, including aggravated assault, weapons possession, and domestic violence. He'd been deported four times after first entering the country illegally in 2008.
A Democratic House seat could be on the line. Lawmakers on the House Ethics Committee found Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilis McCormick guilty today of 25 ethics charges. The vote follows a combative televised hearing Thursday on allegations that she illegally funneled millions of dollars into her campaign.
The Justice Department charged her in November with stealing $5 million in FEMA funds that were mistakenly sent to her family's health care company. She has denied all wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty. She now faces potential expulsion from Congress.
An explosive device was found at a U.S. military base and the suspects are linked to China. Daily Wire senior editor Virginia Kruda has the story.
A brother and sister are facing federal charges for allegations surrounding an explosive device found at the MacDill Air Force Base in Florida. The indictments come after a suspicious package was placed at the base's visitor center on March 16th. Anne Mary Zhang, 27, is in custody. Her 20-year-old brother Alan is in China. Alan Zhang allegedly failed to detonate the IED on March 10th.
A Florida U.S. attorney's office says the device was found days later and safely disassembled. The office also alleges that An Zhang knew about her brother's plans to cause damage to the military base and helped with efforts for him to avoid apprehension, trial, and punishment. Prosecutors also allege that she tried to damage a 2010 Mercedes-Benz to limit it as evidence against her brother.
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