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5 min readThis NPR News Now update from March 27, 2026, rounds up key developments including a prospective end to the Homeland Security shutdown, progress in Iran talks amid economic warnings from the ongoing US-Israel conflict, legal proceedings for Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, a new Olympic policy on transgender athletes, and assorted domestic and market news.
Homeland Security Funding Breakthrough
After over 40 days, the Senate has agreed to end most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Politico reports that Senate Republicans have backed a Democratic plan to fund the majority of DHS operations, excluding the agency's immigration enforcement arm. The House could vote on the measure as soon as today, with Congress facing pressure to seal the deal before spring recess begins this weekend. This partial resolution addresses immediate funding gaps but leaves immigration enforcement unresolved, highlighting ongoing partisan divides on border policy.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Senate Ends Most Homeland Security Shutdown** - Republicans agree to Democratic plan funding DHS except immigration enforcement; House vote possible today before recess
- 2 (00:39) **Iran Talks Initiated by Trump** - Back-channel via Egypt started at President's request, not Iran's; leaders eager for deal
- 3 (01:14) **OECD Forecasts Global Inflation Surge** - Energy shocks from US-Israel war on Iran to drive US inflation to 4.2%, curb growth worldwide
- 4 (02:10) **Maduro and Wife Plead Not Guilty in US Court** - Venezuela's ousted leaders in NYC federal court over sanctions; dispute on govt funding their defense
- 5 (03:01) **IOC Excludes Transgender Women from Female Olympic Events** - New policy limits eligibility to biological females, aligns with Trump's executive order for 2028 LA Games
- 6 (03:25) **California Renames Cesar Chavez Amid Abuse Allegations** - Gov. Newsom signs bill changing Cesar Chavez reference following sexual abuse claims
- 7 (03:41) **Colorado Ski Resorts Close Early Due to Warm Winter** - Over a third shut by weekend, partial operations elsewhere; lowest snowpack on record cancels typical events
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