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US House speaker gives Trump so-called ‘America First’ award amid global chaos

Critics mock Mike Johnson and Republicans for presenting the president with the newly concocted award

The Guardian - US

America's Deeply Unserious Federal Government Is Becoming a Real Problem

From long TSA lines to air traffic control issues to the chaotic war in Iran, it's all the result of a government that won't take its powers or responsibilities seriously.

Reason

The Latest: Almost 500 TSA officers have quit during the shutdown

Congress is under pressure to fund the Department of Homeland Security ahead of its upcoming spring recess, as the Transportation Security Administration may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse drags on

The Independent UK

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'Dire situation': TSA chief warns of US airport closures amid DHS shutdown, says assaults on officers up over 500%

The ongoing funding deadlock in the US Congress is beginning to strain aviation security operations, with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warning of potential airport shutdowns and a sharp rise in workplace challenges including dealing with assault incidents amid stressful situation.

The Times of India

US passengers enraged by hours-long lines and missed flights: ‘Absolutely insane’

Some people are opting not to travel at all amid what they call ‘a manufactured crisis by the Trump administration’

The Guardian - US

‘It was so scary’; Florida woman shows up at airport without her wallet or ID. She still makes her flight, but at what cost?

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Trump sent ICE to help out TSA at airports. It’s made little dent in wait times

TSA officials have warned that some airports may be forced to shut down if a deal to fund DHS cannot be made soon

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White House Reportedly Rejects Elon Musk's Offer To Pay TSA Workers During Shutdown

The White House has rejected Elon Musk's offer to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Trump rages at Republicans in early morning rant hours after they gave him a golden prize: ‘Enough’

Trump vented at his own party after a new Associated Press survey found six in 10 Americans say his war against Iran has gone too far

The Independent UK

San Diego International Airport TSA Wait Time Improve After Long Lines at San Diego Airport

Security wait times at San Diego International Airport have eased after chaotic scenes earlier this week, but travelers should still plan for variability as staffing shortages linked to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown continue to affect operations.

International Business Times

Why TSA funding vote is expected to fail despite ‘dire situation’ at airports

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The Independent UK

Why Elon Musk’s offer to pay TSA salaries was turned down despite Trump’s support

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The Independent UK

Elon Musk Offered To Pay Unpaid TSA Staff—The White House Said No

Elon Musk offered to pay TSA workers during a partial government shutdown, but the White House rejected the proposal, citing legal complications.

International Business Times UK

Long lines at airports just the start as official warns DHS shutdown will impact hit cyber security and the World Cup

Airport chaos is tip of the iceberg as problems related to lengthy shutdown of critical services cause mounting concern

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - US

‘Emergency situation’: Trump says he will order payments to TSA agents amid turmoil at US airports – as it happened

President says he will order new DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin to pay TSA immediately as Congress remains deadlocked over DHS funding

International Business Times

Baltimore/Washington International Airport TSA Wait Times Stabilize Near Normal Levels

Travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are experiencing relatively normal TSA checkpoint wait times averaging 10 to 30 minutes as of late March 2026, a marked improvement from chaotic scenes over the weekend when some lines stretched up to two or three hours amid staffing shortages caused by…

International Business Times

Salt Lake City International Airport TSA Wait Time Remain Minimal Estimates Showing 1 Minute

Travelers at Salt Lake City International Airport encountered virtually no delays at security checkpoints Thursday, with official estimates showing wait times of less than one minute across main screening areas despite ongoing national discussions about TSA staffing shortages tied to the partial government shutdown.

Evening Standard

World Cup fans face 'dire situation' at US airports as passengers face record security queues

Passengers at US airports have been facing huge delays - and the situation is predicted to worsen at the World Cup this summer

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The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: administration official warns of ‘dire situation’ at US airports ahead of World Cup

New hires will not be ready to work checkpoints until well after the mega event, acting head of TSA says

Axios

Senate locked in staring contest on DHS as insults fly

"It's not even close to being real," Thune said of Democrats' counteroffer.

The Independent UK

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

Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport shows how the partial government shutdown is straining air travel as TSA workers miss shifts without pay

The Independent UK

White House turns down Elon Musk’s offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown over ‘legal challenges’

TSA personnel are working without pay due to the partial government shutdown

The Independent UK

World Cup fans face major disruption at US airports over government shutdown

Members of Congress heard of a “potential perfect storm” with a severe shortage of frontline security staff combined with the arrival of millions of supporters for the tournament

The Guardian - US

TSA tipped off ICE in arrest of mother and child at San Francisco airport

Guatemalan nationals Angelina Lopez Jimenez and Wendy Godinez Lopez, nine, apprehended en route to Miami, report says

Evening Standard

World Cup fans face ‘dire situation’ at US airports with stateside shutdown

Congress hears of a ‘potential perfect storm’ with severe security staff shortages and the arrival of millions of supporters.

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