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Trump tells DHS to pay TSA despite government shutdown after agents miss another paycheck

TSA employees, including 50,000 security officers at airports, will start getting paid as soon as Monday, DHS says

The Independent UK

This is the dumbest government shutdown ever — and Americans will continue to pay the price. Here’s who’s to blame

ANALYSIS: The wraparound lines at airports will continue, ICE won’t be reined in and the Senate’s left. Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg break down who’s at fault

The Independent UK

Trump signs executive order instructing DHS to immediately pay TSA agents

Order comes after House Republicans rejected a Senate‑passed deal to fund key DHS subagencies, including the TSA

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ICE Head Todd Lyons Reportedly Hospitalized for Stress Multiple Times

According to a new report, Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was reportedly hospitalized at least twice in recent months for stress-related issues.

International Business Times

Arriving too early for flights in US is making airport delays worse

The government shutdown has ballooned checkpoint wait times beyond two hours at some major airports

The Independent UK

The Latest: House considers whether to approve funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security

The House is considering whether to approve funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other Homeland Security agencies after the Senate unanimously passed the measure

The Independent UK

NASA astronaut medically evacuated from ISS says he lost ability to speak while in space

‘It was completely out of the blue. It was just amazingly quick,’ Fincke said of the medical crisis

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Senate Votes To Fund DHS - With One Major Exception

The Senate has voted to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement agencies.

International Business Times

Your Phone Isn't Safe at Airports — Shocking ICE Search Tactics Revealed

Discover the growing digital privacy concerns at US airports as agents inspect travelers' phones. Learn how to protect your data with expert tips on device security and travel strategies.

International Business Times UK

House GOP rejects bipartisan Senate bill to end DHS shutdown

House Republicans — caught by surprise by the Senate’s early-morning deal on Department of Homeland Security spending — signaled they wouldn’t be jammed by the other chamber on their way out the door to a two-week recess, instead proposing a roughly eight-week stopgap measure to buy more time for negotiations. The…

Roll Call

10 Boats, 10,000 Troops

Plus: a pause on power plant bombing, an executive order to fund the TSA, a tentative plan to end the DHS shutdown, and more…

Reason

US Senate Passes Homeland Security Funding But Excludes ICE Budget In Rare Late-Night Agreement

The Senate voted to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard after a 42-day shutdown, leaving ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection unfunded.

International Business Times UK

‘Really, really long lines’: ICE agents now at US airports to help beleaguered TSA – to mixed results

Passengers report varying experiences at different times of day at security screening as ICE agents assist TSA staff

The Guardian - US

First Thing: Saudi Arabia urging US to keep up Iran attacks, intelligence source confirms

Mohammed bin Salman said to consider war a ‘historic opportunity’ to remake Middle East. Plus, Senate passes funding package for Homeland Security that excludes ICE

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Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) TSA Wait Time Averaging Around 17 to 21 Minutes

Travelers at Los Angeles International Airport, known as LAX, are experiencing relatively short TSA security wait times Friday, March 27, 2026, with official airport data showing general boarding and TSA PreCheck lanes at 0 to 5 minutes in the Tom Bradley International Terminal as of early morning.

The Mary Sue

Woman arrives at Atlanta airport 5 hours early for LaGuardia flight. 12 hours later, she’s back where she started: ‘You could’ve drove home…to NYC’

Amid the partial government shutdown and reports of more than 61,000 TSA workers going unpaid for over a month, travelers across the U.S. have been documenting overwhelming airport lines and delays.

International Business Times

Is JFK International Airport Wait Time Long Today? Trackers Indicate Security Waits from 60 to 83 Minutes

Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport faced significantly longer-than-normal TSA security lines on Friday, March 27, 2026, as the ongoing partial government shutdown continued to cause staffing shortages and unpredictable delays at one of the nation's busiest gateways.

International Business Times

Nashville International Airport TSA Wait Time Reporting Waits of Less Than 10 Minutes

Travelers heading through Nashville International Airport, known as BNA, are enjoying relatively short TSA security wait times as of Friday, March 27, 2026, with the official airport site reporting waits of less than 10 minutes amid an ongoing partial government shutdown affecting federal operations nationwide.

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The Guardian - US

House Republicans are ‘the only thing standing’ in the way of ending DHS shutdown, Hakeem Jeffries says – as it happened

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International Business Times

Tampa International Airport TSA Wait Times Remain Short: Average Waits Often Between 7 and 15 Minutes

Travelers passing through Tampa International Airport are experiencing relatively smooth security lines this spring, with TSA wait times averaging under 15 minutes on most days in late March 2026, even as spring break crowds push passenger volumes higher than usual.

The Texas Tribune

Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown

Wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick.

The Guardian - US

House Republicans reject DHS funding package earlier passed by Senate

Move imperils efforts to end 42‑day partial shutdown that has seen thousands of DHS employees miss paychecks

The Independent UK

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

The Senate early Friday approved Homeland Security funds for Transportation Security Administration and most other agencies, but not the immigration operations at the heart of the budget impasse

Times Pets

How to Travel with Pets: New Airline Rules and Tips

Airlines have evolved in 2026 to accommodate pet parents better, with standout updates like Air India's "Paws on Board" now allowing cats and dogs up to 10kg (including carrier) in economy cabins across 80+ routes a big leap from prior 4kg limits and 72 hour notices. Booking is simpler at…

International Business Times UK

ICE Agents Are Now Checking IDs at US Airports — What Travellers Need to Know Before Flying This Spring

ICE agents are filling TSA roles at US airports, leading to protests and legal battles over immigration enforcement and security. Learn about the TSA staffing crisis and its impact on travelers.

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