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Travel Alert: How Federal Staffing Shortages Could Disrupt Flights at Sky Harbor

You booked your spring break getaway months ago, but arriving at the airport only to find a line stretching out the door is a nightmare scenario. The partial government shutdown of 2026 has created a massive ripple effect across the country. Specifically, federal staffing shortages are now a direct threat…

Budget and the Bees · Mar 10

Senate Democrat petitions to ‘pass those funding bills’ for DHS, but to deny ICE any further funding

Democrats plan for ICE to be left out in the cold

We Got This Covered · Mar 10

Long airport lines highlight concerns about unpaid security officers in the shutdown

The hourslong security lines at a handful of U.S. airports this week highlight the potential problems when a government shutdown coincides with the busy spring break travel season

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Republicans issue a stark warning tied to Iran as they push Democrats to fold on DHS funding

Republicans say that Iran is a serious threat, requiring DHS to have funding for their agencies.

We Got This Covered · Mar 2

DHS Shutdown Leaves TSA and Other Security Workers Unpaid Despite Fears of Iran Retaliation

Homeland security employees face missed paychecks amid rising tensions with Iran.

International Business Times UK · Mar 1

Watchdog Claims Kristi Noem Ended Shoes-Off Rule Despite TSA Warning That Scanners Can't Fully Scan Shoes

A watchdog claims that Kristi Noem ignored warnings that allowing passengers to keep their shoes on at airport security could create significant risks, a finding she denies.

International Business Times UK · Mar 1

Kristi Noem accused of creating ‘significant’ security risks with policy allowing passengers to wear shoes in airport security

When Noem’s office was informed of the security issue, it blocked the findings from being made public, according to a report

The Independent UK · Feb 28

White House reportedly intervened to stop Kristi Noem pausing TSA PreCheck amid government shutdown

Department reversed course over plan to temporarily suspend program in response to congressional impasse over funding placing a strain on its resources

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Is TSA PreCheck running? What travelers need to know amid the shutdown

TSA PreCheck was temporarily paused on Saturday night, leading to widespread confusion

The Independent UK · Feb 23

Homeland Security decides America needs to suffer to balance government shutdown, but common sense managed to squeeze in

Using the general public in their "political football."

We Got This Covered · Feb 23