"The Senate approved the funding package by a voice vote in a rare overnight session, with the majority leader, John Thune, unavailable for immediate comment."
"Trump stated he would take executive action to pay 50,000 airport security workers, emphasizing the urgency of the funding situation amid the ongoing shutdown."
"Democrats have held up funding for DHS, demanding changes in immigration operations rules following the shooting of US citizens by agents in Minneapolis."
"The lack of funds has resulted in tens of thousands of TSA personnel working without pay for five weeks, causing significant absenteeism among airport security workers."
The US Senate approved legislation to finance most of the Department of Homeland Security, excluding funds for ICE and part of Customs and Border Protection. The funding package includes support for the Transportation Security Administration and the US Coast Guard. The House of Representatives must act for the agencies to reopen. Tensions arose as Trump urged Republicans to delay funding until Democrats approved a voter registration bill. The funding impasse has led to significant TSA personnel absences due to unpaid work during the shutdown.
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