US Marine detained after live explosive round found in his bag at airport A bomb squad took it to a desert area where it was destroyed The Independent UK · Mar 31
Democrats and voting rights advocates vow to fight Trump’s latest order: ‘massive and unconstitutional suppression effort’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - UK · Mar 31
Trump news at a glance: US promotes Elon Musk’s X to fight foreign propaganda Cable signed by secretary of state Marco Rubio endorses Musk’s platform by name and suggests staff work with Pentagon psychological operations unit – key US politics stories from Monday 30 March at a glance The Guardian - US · Mar 31
TSA Workers Finally Get Paid After Missing 2 Paychecks During DHS Shutdown Most Transportation Security Administration workers received pay on Monday for at least two missed paychecks after weeks of no pay tied to the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. International Business Times · Mar 30
TSA employees receive back pay after Trump’s executive order Airport wait times appear to be shorter as workers received back pay for two whole paychecks The Guardian - US · Mar 30
Lindsey Graham seen holding Disney-themed bubble wand despite claiming theme park visit was during business trip Other lawmakers, including Democrat Robert Garcia, were seen on trips outside of their home states as well The Independent UK · Mar 30
Student shoots teacher before fatally shooting himself at Texas high school Students heard loud bangs, screaming and yelling before they went into hiding The Independent UK · Mar 30
Jesus has entered the White House press briefing room ANALYSIS: Holly Baxter reports on an oddly religious White House briefing on Trump’s Iran conflict — a day after the first US-born pope condemned war makers The Independent UK · Mar 30
Lines at airports are getting better now that TSA agents are being paid - but it’s not ‘back to normal’ yet Experts warned that the ordeal is far from over, given how many TSA agents have quit their jobs The Independent UK · Mar 30
Royals owner John Sherman acknowledges sense of urgency in deciding the future home of the MLB club Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman says the team is narrowing down its choices for the future home of its new ballpark, and there is a sense of urgency in where it will play beyond the 2031 season The Independent UK · Mar 30
US defender Chris Richards on what makes America unique: `Maybe the TSA lines' Ahead of the World Cup, Chris Richards has a new take on what makes America unique The Independent UK · Mar 30
ICE Agents Won't Be Leaving Airports Any Time Soon, Homan Says President Trump's border czar said that ICE agents will likely not be leaving airports any time soon. International Business Times · Mar 30
Instead of Bothering Hollywood’s Elite, TMZ Is Doing Something Good For Once Finally, a worthwhile cause. The Mary Sue · Mar 30
Some wait times at airport bottlenecks are easing with TSA paychecks promised Wait times are improving at some U.S. airports now that Transportation Safety Administration workers have been promised their first paychecks in weeks The Independent UK · Mar 30
Roll Call · Mar 30 Leavitt: Trump wants Congress to come back early, end DHS shutdown President Donald Trump wants Congress to nix a two-week recess and return to the Capitol to address the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, his top spokesperson said Monday. “The president is also encouraging Congress to come back to Washington to permanently fix this problem and to fund and reopen…
International Business Times · Mar 30 John F. Kennedy International Airport Wait Times Today: Long Lines Persist Exceeding 40 minutes Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport faced variable but often extended TSA security wait times Monday as a federal funding lapse continued to strain Transportation Security Administration staffing, with general lines at some terminals exceeding 40 minutes during morning hours.
The Guardian - US · Mar 30 White House blames Democrats for record-breaking DHS shutdown after House Republicans reject Senate’s compromise bill – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
International Business Times UK · Mar 30 Senator Lindsey Graham Spotted at Disney During Government Shutdown as TSA and Federal Workers Go Unpaid The controversy over Senator Lindsey Graham's Disney World visit during a government shutdown, as TSA workers struggle without pay. Explore the growing disconnect between lawmakers and federal employees.
International Business Times UK · Mar 29 Lindsey Graham Caught On Disney World Vacation As Government Shutdown Ruins Travel Plans South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham was caught vacationing at Disney World during the ongoing DHS and TSA government shutdown, sparking outrage among stranded travellers facing chaos.
The Independent UK · Mar 29 ‘We’ll see’: Border czar Tom Homan coy over whether ICE agents will leave airports once shutdown ends Homan says that hundreds of agents have quit TSA and may not return, even with Trump finally paying the bills
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Republican leader defends Congress skipping town after House, Senate can’t agree on shutdown deal Scalise defends Mike Johnson after House leaders deny Senate proposal to re-open DHS a vote in the lower chamber
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Jack White blasts ‘egomaniacal conman’ Trump’s decision to include his own signature on dollar bills The former White Stripes frontman has become an increasingly outspoken critic of the president
The Independent UK · Mar 29 When TSA agents will be paid and what it means for airport wait times One expert estimates longer lines could linger for another week or two
The Guardian - US · Mar 29 DHS funding freeze now longest partial government shutdown in US history If the now six-week partial shutdown continues after the weekend, it will become the longest of any shutdown
International Business Times · Mar 29 LaGuardia Airport TSA Wait Times Hit Record Highs With Lines Reaching 3 Hours at Peak Travelers at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) faced some of the longest security lines in the nation in late March 2026, with waits stretching up to three hours during peak periods as the ongoing partial government shutdown caused severe TSA staffing shortages and widespread disruptions across U.S. airports.