Democrats shut down DHS funding deal from Republicans as standoff continues Republicans’ proposal would restart almost all of DHS operations but excluded key reforms that Democrats want The Guardian - US · Mar 25
Ron DeSantis floats a new solution to tackle long airport lines: Get rid of the TSA altogether ‘Is there evidence that creating TSA has made air travel safer over the past 25 years?’ Florida governor asked on X The Independent UK · Mar 25
Newsom tears into Elon Musk labeling him ‘one of the great disappointments’ of this era Newsom accused Musk of ceding the electric vehicle market to China, and instead shifting Tesla’s focus to robotics The Independent UK · Mar 25
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s election integrity push: ‘Like Bill Cosby telling you he’ll watch your drink for you’ Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s restrictive voting bill, ICE agents at US airports and a mysterious ‘gift’ from Iran The Guardian - US · Mar 25
Dr. Casey Means’ surgeon general nomination stalled as GOP senators cast doubt Dr. Means, a 38-year-old Stanford-educated physician, became disillusioned with traditional medicine and did not complete her surgical residency The Independent UK · Mar 25
TSA alerted ICE to mother and daughter at San Francisco airport before viral arrest TSA is sharing certain traveler information with ICE as part of Trump’s expansive deportation efforts The Independent UK · Mar 25
The Latest: DHS officials to give update to Congress as travel delays worsen As travel disruptions deepen and senators race to clinch a proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown, House lawmakers will hold a hearing to discuss the impacts of the funding lapse The Independent UK · Mar 25
Another day, another deadlock on DHS funding as Trump to meet with Republican leaders: Recap Travelers can expect long lines at airports to continue as no deal to fund DHS reached on 40th day of partial shutdown The Independent UK · Mar 25
What ICE in airports really means for passengers — and why it won’t shorten security lines Armed ICE agents have been deployed to more than a dozen airports across the U.S. The Independent UK · Mar 25
‘I’m scared’: Spirit Airlines customer gets on train in Houston airport. Then it traps her inside at 3 am—and she’s alone When you’re headed to the airport, you might expect flight delays, long TSA lines, or even traffic headed in. What most people aren’t anticipating is getting stuck in public transportation while the minutes til boarding tick down. The Mary Sue · Mar 25
Trump praises ICE agents he sent to US airports and again suggests deploying national guard amid DHS shutdown – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Mar 25
ICE at airports: Trump troll backfires The deployment isn't triggering the liberals. But it may anger some voters Republicans need in November Salon · Mar 25
How I use ChatGPT to organize my week and clear my inbox while waiting in TSA lines Stop the mindless scrolling. Use this specific ChatGPT prompt to turn airport security wait times into a productive pre-flight ritual. Tom’s Guide · Mar 25
Lauren Boebert has online spat with journalist over ICE agents at airports: ‘Embarrassing’ ICE agents have been deployed to airports across the U.S. amid the ongoing DHS shutdown The Independent UK · Mar 25
The Independent UK · Mar 25 TSA officers describe tears, tough choices and dwindling savings from working without pay Tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers are set to receive another $0 paycheck this week
The Guardian - US · Mar 25 Trump news at a glance: president claims victory in Iran war as US prepares to deploy more troops President continues to tout ‘very good’ talks with Iran, which Iranian officials continue to deny
The Guardian - US · Mar 24 Philadelphia airport sets world record for longest line of cheesesteaks Nearly a thousand pounds of steak went into the meaty effort, and TSA agents, unpaid for weeks, ate the results
International Business Times UK · Mar 24 Trump Said 'No' to Deal That Could Have Paid TSA Agents by End of Week, Republican Senator Says Discover why President Trump rejected a bipartisan deal that could have paid thousands of TSA workers, as Senator John Kennedy reveals the political standoff affecting airport security staff across the US.
Fortune · Mar 24 ICE agents can make twice the salary of TSA employees—and economists warn their pay is more 'shutdown proof' than other government jobs The starting salary for a TSA agent is $34,454, while most make between $46,000 and $55,000 per year.
The Mary Sue · Mar 24 Trump’s chilling ‘fertile territory for ICE’ claim unleashes a new airport nightmare, but the untold agenda behind it is even more shocking President Donald Trump has openly called airports “fertile territory” for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, who began deploying across the country on Monday to supposedly aid with security. This move comes as security lines are growing longer thanks to a shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),…
Latin Times · Mar 24 James Comer Blames DHS Shutdown On Democrats, Praises Trump For Sending ICE To Airports Republican Rep. James Comer said Democrats are to blame for the ongoing DHS shutdown and praised President Donald Trump for sending ICE to provide assistance at airports across the country.
The Times of India · Mar 24 'Avoid traveling if you are...': Immigration attorney on who should be concerned as ICE agents are deployed at airports The deployment of ICE agents at airports across the country to help the understaffed TSA has pressed the panic button for many as they are scared that airports will become the ground of violent action by the ICE. The immigration officials asked to help the TSA at airports to ease…
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Airport disruptions abound as senators chase deal to end Homeland Security budget standoff Senators are racing to clinch a proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Viral video shows violinist entertaining Atlanta airport’s weary travelers with live music amid 3-hour lines at TSA ‘People have really enjoyed the music,’ Atlanta-based violinist, Michelle Winters, told The Independent
International Business Times · Mar 24 Republican Senators Meet With Trump to End DHS Shutdown That Would Leave Out ICE Enforcement Senators are considering a deal that would end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown while withholding money for a key part of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.