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5 hours ago

US news

Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues

6 hours ago

US politics

TSA employees receive back pay after Trump's executive order

US politics

TSA pay is back today-but here's why airport lines could still be slow

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Some wait times at airport bottlenecks ease as TSA says workers get their pay

Most TSA officers received backpay, improving airport security wait times after a government shutdown.

Some airport wait times improve as TSA workers start to get paid

TSA workers are receiving paychecks, improving airport wait times, but uncertainty remains about long-term security line normalization and immigration officer presence.

4 hours ago

TSA Agents Allegedly Told to Return $1K Gifts From Celebrity

TSA agents were asked to return $1,000 gift cards from Tyler Perry due to federal rules amid a government shutdown.

5 hours ago

US news

Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues

6 hours ago

TSA employees receive back pay after Trump's executive order

TSA employees received back pay amid a partial DHS shutdown, alleviating airport congestion but failing to resolve budget standoff.

TSA pay is back today-but here's why airport lines could still be slow

TSA workers will receive paychecks after an executive order, but airport lines may remain affected due to ongoing issues from the government shutdown.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Some wait times at airport bottlenecks ease as TSA says workers get their pay

Most TSA officers received backpay, improving airport security wait times after a government shutdown.

Some airport wait times improve as TSA workers start to get paid

TSA workers are receiving paychecks, improving airport wait times, but uncertainty remains about long-term security line normalization and immigration officer presence.

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#airport-security

8 hours ago

US politics

US airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paid

US politics

Airports complain early bird travelers are making TSA lines even worse | Fortune

US politics

ICE Agents Frustrate Airport Workers as Shutdown Drags On

fromwww.dw.com

US: Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with many TSA officers quitting and long security lines for travelers.

Austin

Houston airport, with nearly 40% TSA sickout, becomes symbol of America's broken travel system | Fortune

8 hours ago

US airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paid

Airports report shorter wait times, but LaGuardia still faces delays of up to two hours amid ongoing government shutdown.

Airports complain early bird travelers are making TSA lines even worse | Fortune

Travelers are arriving too early at airports, causing bottlenecks, while some airports advise arriving only 90 minutes before departure.

ICE Agents Frustrate Airport Workers as Shutdown Drags On

ICE agents deployed to airports to alleviate security line issues are not properly trained, causing frustration among TSA employees and passengers.

fromwww.dw.com

US: Hundreds of TSA agents quit, ICE patrols airports

A partial government shutdown has led to significant disruptions at US airports, with many TSA officers quitting and long security lines for travelers.

Austin

Houston airport, with nearly 40% TSA sickout, becomes symbol of America's broken travel system | Fortune

Bush Intercontinental Airport faces severe security delays due to high TSA worker callout rates amid a government shutdown.

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'Using their messy, morally lacking ways for good': TMZ targets senators vacationing at Disney World as shutdown hits 45 days

Most Americans feel powerless during the government shutdown, while Congress takes a vacation, prompting TMZ to encourage citizens to document their actions.

Dems Scold Trump For Not Stealing Money Sooner - Above the Law

American airports face severe staffing shortages due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to long security lines and flight delays.

fromEngadget

Verizon waives late fees for federal workers affected by partial DHS shutdown

Verizon offers support to federal workers affected by the partial DHS funding shutdown, including waived late fees and flexible payment plans.

fromIntelligencer

There's a DHS Shutdown Deal, But the Crisis Isn't Over Yet

Partial funding for the Department of Homeland Security passed, but immigration enforcement remains unfunded, leading to uncertainty in the ongoing government shutdown.

Senate Unanimously Approves DHS Funding Deal That Excludes ICE in Shutdown Breakthrough

The Senate approved a funding package to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE funding, setting up a conflict in the House.

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

The Senate approved funding for DHS, excluding immigration enforcement, after a 42-day standoff, impacting employee pay and airport operations.

TSA crisis: Nearly 500 officers have quit, and callout rates climb at airports nationwide

Republican senators proposed funding for DHS but excluded immigration enforcement, while TSA faces significant staffing issues due to the ongoing budget impasse.

fromAbove the Law

Dems Scold Trump For Not Stealing Money Sooner - Above the Law

American airports face severe staffing shortages due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to long security lines and flight delays.

fromEngadget

Verizon waives late fees for federal workers affected by partial DHS shutdown

Verizon offers support to federal workers affected by the partial DHS funding shutdown, including waived late fees and flexible payment plans.

fromIntelligencer

There's a DHS Shutdown Deal, But the Crisis Isn't Over Yet

Partial funding for the Department of Homeland Security passed, but immigration enforcement remains unfunded, leading to uncertainty in the ongoing government shutdown.

Senate Unanimously Approves DHS Funding Deal That Excludes ICE in Shutdown Breakthrough

The Senate approved a funding package to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE funding, setting up a conflict in the House.

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

The Senate approved funding for DHS, excluding immigration enforcement, after a 42-day standoff, impacting employee pay and airport operations.

TSA crisis: Nearly 500 officers have quit, and callout rates climb at airports nationwide

Republican senators proposed funding for DHS but excluded immigration enforcement, while TSA faces significant staffing issues due to the ongoing budget impasse.

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.

17 hours ago

US politics

Airport travel chaos continues as DHS funding freeze becomes longest partial shutdown in history US politics live

Washington DC

10 Things You Can Do While Waiting in the TSA Line

fromIntelligencer

11 hours ago

DHS Is Still Shut Down Because Extremists Own Mike Johnson

The Department of Homeland Security faces the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history due to congressional disagreements over funding and immigration enforcement.

17 hours ago

Airport travel chaos continues as DHS funding freeze becomes longest partial shutdown in history US politics live

The DHS shutdown has led to significant TSA staff departures and uncertainty over employee pay amidst ongoing political deadlock.

10 Things You Can Do While Waiting in the TSA Line

Congress failed to reach a deal to restart paychecks for DHS employees, causing significant delays at airports.

Lindsey Graham Spotted Dining at Disney World as DHS Shutdown Drags on

Senator Lindsey Graham faced backlash for vacationing at Disney World during a federal government shutdown affecting thousands of workers.

#ice

16 hours ago

US politics

You'll keep seeing ICE agents at airports until TSA is back to 100%, border czar says

Washington DC

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

fromThe Atlantic

US politics

Meet the New ICE

fromNew York Post

NYC politics

The most Brooklyn guy ever says ICE is 'here to help' at airports - and other New Yorkers agree

fromThe Verge

What is ICE actually doing at the airport?

The deployment of ICE agents at airports aims to manage crowds amid TSA staff shortages due to a government shutdown.

US politics

ICE agents can make twice the salary of TSA employees-and economists warn their pay is more 'shutdown proof' than other government jobs | Fortune

16 hours ago

You'll keep seeing ICE agents at airports until TSA is back to 100%, border czar says

ICE agents will remain at US airports until operations return to normal amid ongoing TSA staffing issues.

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

ICE agents may stay at airports even after TSA workers receive paychecks, depending on TSA staffing levels.

fromThe Atlantic

Meet the New ICE

ICE agents were deployed to airports to assist TSA during the government shutdown, but their presence does not address the main security delays.

NYC politics

fromNew York Post

The most Brooklyn guy ever says ICE is 'here to help' at airports - and other New Yorkers agree

A Brooklyn resident supports ICE agents at airports, stating they are helpful and not bothering anyone.

fromThe Verge

What is ICE actually doing at the airport?

The deployment of ICE agents at airports aims to manage crowds amid TSA staff shortages due to a government shutdown.

ICE agents can make twice the salary of TSA employees-and economists warn their pay is more 'shutdown proof' than other government jobs | Fortune

ICE agents are performing TSA duties during the government shutdown while still receiving pay, highlighting significant pay disparities between the two groups.

more#ice

East Bay (California)

fromABC7 San Francisco

TSA employees to get paid Monday following Pres. Trump directive as shutdown continues

Passengers at Oakland airport faced small lines and delays, while TSA employees experienced low morale due to working without pay for weeks.

fromsfist.com

#department-of-homeland-security

Sunday Links: Thousands March at No Kings' Protests Across the Bay Area

Thousands protested in the Bay Area against various issues, including fair elections and the war in Iran, forming a human banner demanding Trump's removal.

ABC's Jon Karl Battles Sen. Chris Van Hollen on DHS Shutdown

Democrats are demanding reforms in ICE operations while negotiating funding for the Department of Homeland Security during the ongoing government shutdown.

Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait

The Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement tactics.

US news

DHS funding deal on shaky ground as Trump and Democrats both decline to embrace it

ABC's Jon Karl Battles Sen. Chris Van Hollen on DHS Shutdown

Democrats are demanding reforms in ICE operations while negotiating funding for the Department of Homeland Security during the ongoing government shutdown.

Senate votes to fund most of DHS. And, Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen strait

The Senate voted to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a 42-day standoff over immigration enforcement tactics.

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US news

DHS funding deal on shaky ground as Trump and Democrats both decline to embrace it

#trump

2 days ago

US politics

Trump Calls for Republicans Who Oppose Ending Filibuster to Be Exposed to the Public'

US politics

House Republicans shoot down bill that would pay federal airport workers

US politics

Trump Rages at GOP's Senate Bill To Fund TSA in Call With Fox: Not Appropriate' Without ICE Funding

US politics

Trump says he will sign an executive order to have the Department of Homeland Security pay TSA workers

Trump Floats Deploying National Guard to Help Great ICE Patriots' Fix Airport Mess'

Trump threatened to deploy the National Guard to airports, blaming Democrats for security issues and praising ICE for their efforts during the shutdown.

Fox News Reporter Presses Speaker Johnson on Trump's Absence from Shutdown Talks: Why Isn't He Involved?'

Chad Pergram questioned Speaker Mike Johnson about President Trump's role in negotiations to end the government shutdown.

2 days ago

Trump Calls for Republicans Who Oppose Ending Filibuster to Be Exposed to the Public'

Trump demands Republicans end the Senate filibuster to reopen the government and pass legislation with a simple majority.

House Republicans shoot down bill that would pay federal airport workers

Trump has directed DHS to pay TSA employees amid ongoing airport chaos due to a government shutdown and funding standoff.

Trump Rages at GOP's Senate Bill To Fund TSA in Call With Fox: Not Appropriate' Without ICE Funding

Trump criticized the Senate bill for not funding ICE and Border Patrol, leading to a government shutdown and signing an executive order for TSA pay.

Trump says he will sign an executive order to have the Department of Homeland Security pay TSA workers

Trump plans to sign an order to pay TSA agents amid a government shutdown affecting travel.

Trump Floats Deploying National Guard to Help Great ICE Patriots' Fix Airport Mess'

Trump threatened to deploy the National Guard to airports, blaming Democrats for security issues and praising ICE for their efforts during the shutdown.

Fox News Reporter Presses Speaker Johnson on Trump's Absence from Shutdown Talks: Why Isn't He Involved?'

Chad Pergram questioned Speaker Mike Johnson about President Trump's role in negotiations to end the government shutdown.

more#trump

2 days ago

Fox's McEnany Gushes To John Fetterman: You're The Person I Would Fear Most' Running For Democratic Nomination

For me, like, I am trying to occupy the space here in the Senate, that I refuse to do things that should have been, you know, the other parts of my party would never, ever do in the past... I'm going to remain to be the one individual that refuses to shut our government down and to call out what's right and what's wrong.

US politics

TSA Workers Are Selling Their Plasma!' Mike Johnson Challenged Over Shutdown Blame Game After Rejecting Senate Plan

House Speaker Mike Johnson blames Democrats for the government shutdown affecting TSA workers, asserting Republicans are trying to fund Homeland Security.

Let Me Answer the Question!' Mike Johnson Spars With Fox News Reporter Over Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Democrats for border policies and defends the House's stance on government shutdown negotiations.

#homeland-security

US politics

BREAKING: GOP-Controlled House Rejects Homeland Security Funding Bill, Extending Partial Shutdown

US news

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Right-wing politics

Senate Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown

Right-wing politics

Markwayne Mullin Sworn In as New DHS Head

Senate closes in on deal to end Homeland Security shutdown-without funding ICE operations | Fortune

Senators are working to fund Homeland Security, excluding ICE, amid rising airport security issues and staff shortages due to the shutdown.

BREAKING: GOP-Controlled House Rejects Homeland Security Funding Bill, Extending Partial Shutdown

The House rejected the Senate's Homeland Security funding bill, prolonging the government shutdown.

US news

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

Right-wing politics

Senate Passes DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Shutdown

Right-wing politics

Markwayne Mullin Sworn In as New DHS Head

Senate closes in on deal to end Homeland Security shutdown-without funding ICE operations | Fortune

Senators are working to fund Homeland Security, excluding ICE, amid rising airport security issues and staff shortages due to the shutdown.

more#homeland-security

Nothing Works in Trump's America-Except for Racism

Air travel chaos and rising gas prices highlight systemic failures under the Trump administration, exacerbated by a government shutdown and ongoing conflicts.

Travel

Skip the TSA Line: Where to Find Travel by Bus, Train, and Boat

Severe disruptions in US air travel prompt consideration of alternative transportation options like buses and trains.

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fromThe Nation

Nothing Works in Trump's America-Except for Racism

Air travel chaos and rising gas prices highlight systemic failures under the Trump administration, exacerbated by a government shutdown and ongoing conflicts.

Travel

Skip the TSA Line: Where to Find Travel by Bus, Train, and Boat

Severe disruptions in US air travel prompt consideration of alternative transportation options like buses and trains.

more#air-travel

Travel

I canceled my flight and paid $200 for a 20-hour Amtrak ride to avoid TSA airport chaos. It was better than flying.

Amtrak travel was chosen to avoid airport chaos, resulting in significantly longer travel time and higher costs.

SF politics

How Delta turned TSA chaos into a brand advantage

Airlines face significant challenges due to a government shutdown affecting TSA staffing and customer experience.

Kaitlan Collins Says Staffers Still Figuring Out How To Pay TSA After New Trump Promise

Trump's staff is uncertain about funding TSA agents despite his executive order during the government shutdown.

GOP Senator Floats Standalone Bill, Executive Order to End DHS Funding Standoff: Just Open, Just Pay TSA'

Sen. John Kennedy is considering a standalone bill to fund TSA amid ongoing DHS funding standoff.

Joe Scarborough Goes Off on Republicans Failing to Pay TSA

Joe Scarborough criticized Republicans for failing to fund TSA agents during a government shutdown, emphasizing the risks to national security.

Kaitlan Collins Says Staffers Still Figuring Out How To Pay TSA After New Trump Promise

Trump's staff is uncertain about funding TSA agents despite his executive order during the government shutdown.

GOP Senator Floats Standalone Bill, Executive Order to End DHS Funding Standoff: Just Open, Just Pay TSA'

Sen. John Kennedy is considering a standalone bill to fund TSA amid ongoing DHS funding standoff.

Joe Scarborough Goes Off on Republicans Failing to Pay TSA

Joe Scarborough criticized Republicans for failing to fund TSA agents during a government shutdown, emphasizing the risks to national security.

Fox's Dana Perino Asks GOP Leader John Thune if Trump Is Making His Job Harder?'

President Trump's SAVE America Act emphasizes voter ID legislation, which Senate Majority Leader John Thune supports and plans to vote on soon.

Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travel

The Houston airport faces severe delays due to high TSA worker callout rates amid the government shutdown.

Privacy professionals

Travelers flock to Clear security app to bypass TSA lines amid US airport chaos

Clear Secure is experiencing significant growth as travelers seek to bypass TSA lines amid ongoing security chaos in US airports.

Fetterman Rips Democrats for Creating Mass Chaos' With Government Shutdown: All We've Done Is We've Punished TSA'

Sen. John Fetterman criticized Democrats for the government shutdown, emphasizing its negative impact on TSA agents and airport chaos.

8 travelers told us how they fared in the great TSA toss-up of 2026

"The uncertainty and lack of reliable information was the worst part of the experience. The official wait times didn't match reality, and people in line didn't really know what was happening or how long it would take."

US news

White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to cover TSA pay during the partial government shutdown

"We greatly appreciate Elon's generous offer. This would pose great legal challenges due to his involvement with federal government contracts. The fastest way to ensure TSA employees and all DHS employees get paid is for Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security."

US politics

fromCurbed

A La Guardia TSA Agent Tells All

Transportation Security Officers at La Guardia face severe challenges due to a government shutdown, including unpaid work and increased stress from ICE presence.

fromGothamist

ICE agents deployed to NYC airports do not appear to help ease TSA lines

ICE agents deployed to NYC airports are not effectively assisting TSA, raising concerns about their actual purpose.

fromTruthout

Rep. Delia Ramirez Calls for Dismantling "Agency of Terror" as Markwayne Mullin Takes Over DHS

Markwayne Mullin is the new Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem amid a partial government shutdown and calls for immigration reform.

fromAbove the Law

Bill Barr Learns The Hard Way There's No Executive Privilege At Airport Security - Above the Law

A partial government shutdown exposes the consequences of systemic neglect, affecting even powerful individuals like former Attorney General Bill Barr.

Philly DA Threatens to Jail ICE Agents Working at Airport: The President Cannot Pardon You!'

Larry Krasner warned ICE agents against misconduct at Philadelphia airport, stating he would prosecute them for crimes committed in his jurisdiction.

fromJezebel

Delta Airlines Suspends Travel Perks for Congress, Because Screw Those Lazy Legislators

Delta Airlines is suspending travel perks for Congress until TSA funding is approved, highlighting Congress's responsiveness to issues affecting constituents.

United CEO tells Congress to end the shutdown: 'Please get the deal done soon'

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby urges Congress to resolve Department of Homeland Security funding issues to prevent travel delays and staffing shortages.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

San Jose airport unaffected by TSA lines or ICE - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Mineta International Airport remains calm and free of ICE agents during the federal shutdown, contrasting with chaos at other major airports.