The US Senate has voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, while President Trump extends the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid growing concerns over Iran's nuclear program.

The Senate has voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. And, President Trump extends the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. <img alt="U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) speaks at a press conference on March 21, 2026, in Washington, D.C." src="https://feeds.npr.org/1004/undefined" /><p>The Senate has voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security. And, President Trump extends the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.</p><p>(Image ...