March 31, 2026
TSA Agents Receive Some Pay, Congress Skips Town For 2-Weeks, Education and Sharing Day, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, And More
On March 30, 2026, the White House published the release President Trump Acts Where Democrats Refused — Bringing Relief to TSA Workers and Travelers announcing that between President Trump's Memoranda (discussed in my March 28, 2026 ANP Article) and reassigning ICE officers to airports to assist TSA with security screenings, President Trump has taken action where Democrats refused. While the White House admits these actions are short-term relief, tens of thousands of other DHS workers continue to go without pay. The release calls for Democrats in Congress to immediately end the partial shutdown, pass responsible funding legislation, and to stop putting political demands over the safety, security, and livelihoods of the American people.
On March 28, 2026, the White House published the statement Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2026 reaffirming the importance of a rigorous education. This day was established in honor of Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and is proclaimed each year by the current President on Rebbie's birthday which occurs 4 days before Passover (a day usually between March 21 and April 21 each year). Congress set aside this day in 1978 and each President since then has issued a statement about this day. President Trump writes:
On Education and Sharing Day, we celebrate the heroic life and enduring contributions of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, and we pledge to carry forth his legacy of fearless and moral leadership. As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we recommit to building a future where moral courage, faith, and devotion to freedom remain the bedrock of our Republic. Above all, we reaffirm that America will forever be one Nation guided by the eternal wisdom and providence of the Almighty.
On March 29, 2026, the White House published the Presidential Message on National Vietnam War Veterans Day honoring those who served in the combat arena during the Vietnam War, thanking them for their extraordinary courage, steadfast resilience, and unbreakable bond of brotherhood while enduring one of the most gruesome combat experiences in American history. The Vietnam War was one of the deadliest in American history with 58,000 service members killed and more than 300,000 wounded. These service members returned to a country that vilified them for having been in Vietnam. President Trump writes:
Today, we stand united in gratitude for the courageous service and love of country exemplified by the patriots who fought in the Vietnam War. As we celebrate 250 glorious years of American independence, we reaffirm our Nation’s sacred promise to always support and honor every hero who has fought in defense of our freedom, our home, and our way of life. You will always have my unfailing loyalty and support.
Can you imagine being sent to a new war, halfway around the world, in a country where English is not a language spoken at all by the inhabitants, spending a couple months on a ship getting from the US to Vietnam, then, upon arrival, not having any ammunition to go with the weapon you were issued? This happened to my uncle who was in the first group of soldiers sent to Vietnam by President Johnson in 1965. And it did not get any better as the war continued. While I did not serve in the combat arena, I am personally acquainted with many who did. The horrible situation in the arena combined with the vilification upon their return 'home' to the US left an indelible mark on the lives of these combat Veterans. The next time you see a Veteran wearing a Vietnam Veteran cap, please take the time to thank them for their service. You will make their day. I see it in my uncle and other Vietnam Combat Veterans when a random stranger says "Thank you for your service."
On March 30, 2026, the House began their meeting at 12:00:00pm. Mike Haridopolos acted as Speaker pro tempore at 12:00:36pm. Dr. Edrees Bridges of the US Capitol Police, offered the prayer for today at 12:00:46pm. The speaker's approval of the journal pursuant to clause 13 or rule I, the journal of the last day's proceedings was approved at 12:02:16pm. The Chair led the House in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag (I wonder how many Representatives actually voiced the pledge) at 12:02:36pm. The Speaker then announced the House adjourned at 12:02:55pm with the next meeting scheduled for April 2, 2206 at 8:30am. No business was conducted, not that much business could be conducted in 2 minutes and 55 seconds!
What are we paying these people for? I think that if any part of the government is shut down due to Congress' refusal to adequately budget, Congress should not receive any pay for the length of time any part of the Federal government is shut down, nor should they be allowed to go on "vacation" either.. Congress does not care enough about the Citizens of our Nation to stay at work until the budget issue is resolved. I hope every one of them loses at the next election.
LAWFARE lawsuit tracker to date:
- 227 active cases
- 22 suits filed by the Trump Administration
- 17 SCOTUS stays or motions to vacate of lower court orders
- 2 SCOTUS affirmation of lower court order
- 9 suits where judges ruled for the federal government
- 10 suits where judges ruled against the federal government
- 6 criminal prosecutions by the DOJ:
- Representative McIver,
- former FBI Director James Comey, dismissed without prejudice 11/24/2025,
- former National Security Advisor John Bolton,
- (illegal alien) Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ordered released 12/11/2025;
- New York AG Letitia A James, dismissed without prejudice 11/24/2025,
- Congressional candidate Katherine Abughazaleh
A new lawsuit Minnesota v. Department of Justice docket # 1:26-cv-01007 filed in District Court, District of Columbia on March 24, 2026 about Access to Evidence in Federal Agent Shootings where The state of Minnesota sued the Department of Justice seeking access to evidence gathered following the 3 shootings by federal agents that occurred during Operation Metro Surge. The lawsuit seeks the following relief:
- Declare that Defendants’ policy or practice of refusing to share investigative materials with Minnesota authorities concerning the federal officer–involved shootings arising out of Operation Metro Surge is arbitrary, capricious, not in accordance with law, and in excess of statutory authority within the meaning of the APA;
- Set aside and vacate that unlawful policy or practice;
- Declare that the decision of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security refusing to process or grant Plaintiffs’ Touhy request in the Good matter—and, by necessary extension, in the Pretti and Sosa-Celis matters—is arbitrary, capricious, not in accordance with law, and in excess of statutory authority;
- Set aside and vacate DHS’s denial of Plaintiffs’ Touhy requests;
- Order the Defendants to comply with Plaintiffs’ Touhy requests by providing Plaintiffs with access to the requested evidence in the Good, Pretti, and Sosa-Celis matters.
- Declare that the Justice Department acted unlawfully in failing to process Plaintiffs’ Touhy requests in accordance with its governing regulations and in refusing to provide the investigative materials requested by Plaintiffs in the Good, Pretti, and Sosa-Celis matters;
- Order Defendants to comply with Plaintiffs’ Touhy requests, including by providing Plaintiffs access to the testimony, records, and other evidence requested in connection with the investigations of the Good, Pretti, and Sosa-Celis shootings;
- In the alternative, remand Plaintiffs’ Touhy requests to Defendants with instructions to evaluate those requests promptly and in good faith under the applicable Touhy regulations and consistent with this Court’s order;
- Compel the Department of Justice, in the alternative, to act on Plaintiffs’ outstanding Touhy requests without further delay;
- Declare that Defendants’ actions violate the Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution;
- Order Defendants to provide Plaintiffs access to evidence and investigative materials in the Good, Pretti, and Sosa-Celis shootings to remedy Defendants’ Tenth Amendment violations;
- Award costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in this action to the extent permitted by law; and
- Grant such other relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
First, no law enforcement agency releases its documents before they have concluded their investigation unless other law enforcement agencies are brought into assist with the investigation. In this case, Minnesota was not brought in to assist. Once this decision is made, everything else plaintiffs are demanding becomes moot. If the activist courts in DC agree with plaintiffs, every investigation will be subject to demands by law enforcement not directly involved in the investigation. This must not happen. But, because they filed this case in DC, we can expect the activist judges to grand plaintiffs demands. Then the defendants will have to appeal which will bring in even more activist judges leading to defendants appealing to SCOTUS.
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