"Federal immigration agents are being ordered to U.S. airports to help relieve security line congestion as air travelers face hourslong waits due to a government shutdown."
"Hundreds of thousands of homeland security workers, including TSA agents, have been working without pay since Congress failed to renew funding for the Department of Homeland Security."
"Tom Homan stated that the increased role of U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement at airports is subject to discussions with TSA and ICE leadership to determine specific duties."
President Trump ordered federal immigration agents to assist at U.S. airports to relieve long security lines caused by a government shutdown. TSA workers have been working without pay due to a budget impasse. Trump emphasized the need for immigration officers to help the TSA unless Democrats agree on funding for the Department of Homeland Security. White House border czar Tom Homan is coordinating with TSA and ICE to determine specific roles and locations for the immigration agents.
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