News for March 9, 2025

President Donald Trump's tariff threats and immigration crackdown were the main focus of a Face the Nation interview with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who said both efforts are meant to fight fentanyl and strengthen border security.

Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi said a government shutdown should be avoided, but they were split on a short-term funding bill and used the interview to push for more bipartisan dealmaking.

Kristi Noem said she will use the broad powers of her role as Homeland Security secretary to carry out President Trump’s immigration and border agenda.

Panama released dozens of U.S.-deported migrants from a remote camp after human rights criticism, but gave them only 30 days to leave the country.

The Department of Homeland Security is using polygraph tests on employees to find who may be leaking information about immigration raids, as Secretary Kristi Noem says the agency wants to stop leaks and hold people accountable.