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U.S. Leaders Reject Nation-Building Amid Crisis

3/31/2026

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Jones Warns on Nation-Building

Fox News host Joey Jones cautions against nation-building in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says United States is not interested in nation-building.
U.S. President Donald Trump directs Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA employees during a government shutdown, citing national security.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifies that a Russian oil tanker reaching Cuba does not signify U.S. policy change, emphasizing humanitarian needs.

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Trump Bypasses Congress

U.S. President Donald Trump directed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to pay TSA agents immediately amid the government shutdown, saying he would bypass Congress.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) praised the move as a short-term solution.
ICE agents remain funded and deployed at airports, but have not significantly reduced wait times.
Trump also threatened to send National Guard troops to airports.

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Jones Warns on Nation-Building

Fox News host Joey Jones cautions against nation-building in the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says United States is not interested in nation-building.
U.S. President Donald Trump directs Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA employees during a government shutdown, citing national security.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarifies that a Russian oil tanker reaching Cuba does not signify U.S. policy change, emphasizing humanitarian needs.

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