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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from April 2, 2026, recaps stalled congressional action on funding the still-shuttered Department of Homeland Security, President Trump's update on the U.S. military campaign in Iran, early market declines tied to the conflict, U.S. trade data, a homicide ruling in the death of a Rohingya refugee, and a clash between a Norwegian trawler and an anti-whaling vessel.
DHS Shutdown Funding Stalls
The Senate passed a funding measure for the Department of Homeland Security via voice vote this morning, sending it to the House, which convened briefly but took no action. The bill resembles one the Senate approved last week that the House rejected. Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Fox News that recent talks with the White House and House Speaker have built some momentum, stressing the need to resolve the shutdown. No timeline emerged for House action, leaving DHS operations halted amid broader fiscal pressures.
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- 1 (00:00) **DHS Shutdown Funding Measure** - Senate passes bill via voice vote; House holds session but takes no action
- 2 (00:23) **Senate Leader on Negotiations** - John Thune cites talks with White House and Speaker to resolve DHS funding
- 3 (00:52) **Trump Updates Iran War** - President says US mission ends in weeks; repeats Iran's military destroyed, more bombing ahead
- 4 (01:08) **Strait of Hormuz Stance** - Trump calls it not US problem; other oil-reliant nations should handle reopening
- 5 (01:44) **UK Hosts Hormuz Talks** - Virtual meeting with 36 countries seeks diplomatic reopening; US not participating
- 6 (02:00) **Markets React to Iran War** - Stocks plunge with Dow down nearly 500 points; gas rises to $4.08/gallon
- 7 (02:27) **US Trade Deficit Widens** - February gap hits $57B as imports outpace exports; tied to struck-down "Liberation Day" tariffs
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