politics
March 18, 2026
Capitol Hill Chaos: Gabbard Grilled On Iran, DHS Drama, And SAVE Act Marathon Unfold
On the Senate floor, debate entered its second full day on the SAVE America Act - which would mandate proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and requires photo ID to cast ballots in federal elections.
TL;DR
- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is testifying on worldwide threats, facing scrutiny over the U.S.-Israel military operation in Iran.
- Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned in protest of the Iran conflict, stating Iran posed no imminent threat.
- Sen. Markwayne Mullin is undergoing a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), focusing on border security and immigration.
- The Senate is in its second day of extended debate on the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for federal elections.
- The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, is in its third week with ongoing strikes targeting Iranian capabilities.
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