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DHS Shutdown Continues as Ted Cruz Blames Democrats for Funding Lapse

President Trump announced a plan to pay TSA agents, with Republicans pushing for an emergency declaration to ensure salaries during the DHS funding lapse. Meanwhile, TSA officers are facing severe financial hardship, and Sen. Ted Cruz has accused Democrats of 'risking American lives' by moving goalposts on DHS funding and rejecting a deal to end the 40-day lapse.

26 Mar, 16:49 — 27 Mar, 10:00
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APVery High1d ago

Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works overnight on funding deal - AP News

Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works overnight on funding deal  AP News

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ReutersVery High1d ago

White House weighs sidestepping Congress to pay TSA officers, Washington Post reports - Reuters

White House weighs sidestepping Congress to pay TSA officers, Washington Post reports  Reuters

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

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’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Passengers across the US have had their travel plans upended by the latest Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which has triggered widespread staffing shortages at airports as security employees go weeks without pay. “We are returning from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands to Boston today and it too...

By Maya Yang

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NPRHigh1d ago

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

The Senate approved a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, early Friday. The bill does not fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

By Sam Gringlas

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Fox NewsMixed1d ago

Ted Cruz unleashes on Dems for ‘risking American lives’ with DHS shutdown

Sen. Ted Cruz believes Democrats are moving the goalposts on DHS funding, claiming Chuck Schumer rejected a deal Republicans accepted to end the agency's 40-day funding lapse.

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CNNMostly Factual1d ago

Trump says he will sign order instructing DHS to 'immediately pay' TSA agents - CNN

Trump says he will sign order instructing DHS to 'immediately pay' TSA agents  CNN

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cbcHigh1d ago

Trump says he'll sign an order to get airport security workers paid, but gave no further details

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/09e3fd62-5e6b-41e7-87d0-bdadc90a1685,1774576145853/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C396%2C7613%2C4282%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Passengers wait in a long,snaking security checkpoint line at an airport.' width='620' height='349' title='Passengers wait in a security checkpoint line at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)'/><p></p>

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marketwatchMostly Factual1d ago

U.S. airport chaos nearing end as Senate passes bill that funds TSA but not ICE

U.S. airport chaos was set to end as the Senate in the early hours of Friday passed a bill that will fund the Transportation Security Administration and other key functions of the Department of Homeland Security.

By Steve Goldstein

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1d ago

The Senate's deal to fund DHS got past its biggest hurdle, setting TSA workers up to get paid

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune Alex Wong/Getty Images The Senate has reached a deal to fund most of the DHS, including TSA workers at airports. The partial shutdown began after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding. The deal excludes funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The Senate has moved forward with a deal to free up funding for the Department of Homeland Security, teeing up legislation for the House to end the shutdown. On March 27, lawmakers voted to move forw...

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

US airports to shut down? TSA warns of 'dire situation' amid funding deadlock

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Trump orders government to pay US airport security workers - The Straits Times

Trump orders government to pay US airport security workers  The Straits Times

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zerohedgeLow1d ago

Fetterman Says Some Democrats Possibly Afraid To Reopen DHS Due To Party Activists

Fetterman Says Some Democrats Possibly Afraid To Reopen DHS Due To Party Activists Authored by Chase Smith via The Epoch Times, Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday night that activist pressure within his own party is prolonging the partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, offering his observations from within the Democratic caucus for why the standoff has stretched into its sixth week. Appearing on Fox News’ “Hannity” on March. 25, the Pennsylvania Democrat said...

By Tyler Durden

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First report: The Guardian · 26 Mar, 16:49Full coverage: 20 · 17hWindow: 17h
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The Guardian26 Mar, 16:49First to report

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

Times of India26 Mar, 17:10

US airports to shut down? TSA warns of 'dire situation' amid funding deadlock

3h later
Reuters26 Mar, 19:41

White House weighs sidestepping Congress to pay TSA officers, Washington Post reports - Reuters

3h later
CNN26 Mar, 23:01

Trump says he will sign order instructing DHS to 'immediately pay' TSA agents - CNN

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zerohedge27 Mar, 01:00

Fetterman Says Some Democrats Possibly Afraid To Reopen DHS Due To Party Activists

newsbeast27 Mar, 01:34

Ο Τραμπ διέταξε την καταβολή των μισθών στο προσωπικό ασφαλείας των αεροδρομίων

cbc27 Mar, 01:57

Trump says he'll sign an order to get airport security workers paid, but gave no further details

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straits-times27 Mar, 03:35

Trump orders government to pay US airport security workers - The Straits Times

AP27 Mar, 04:26

Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works overnight on funding deal - AP News

wsj27 Mar, 04:33

Trump Announces Plan to Pay TSA Agents - WSJ

index-hr27 Mar, 05:24

Veliki problemi u američkim zračnim lukama, osoblje masovno daje otkaz. Trump reagira

der-standard27 Mar, 06:17

Trump will Bezahlung von US-Flughafenmitarbeitern erzwingen

1h later
faz27 Mar, 07:18

Liveblog USA unter Trump: Senat einigt sich auf Finanzierung des Heimatschutzministeriums

Business Insider27 Mar, 07:18

The Senate's deal to fund DHS got past its biggest hurdle, setting TSA workers up to get paid

NPR27 Mar, 07:19

Senate votes to fund much of DHS, minus immigration enforcement

danas27 Mar, 07:21

Noćna sednica u Senatu SAD: Jednoglasno odlučeno da se obezbedi finansiranje za većinu Ministarstva unutrašnje bezbednosti, ne i za ICE

marketwatch27 Mar, 07:35

U.S. airport chaos nearing end as Senate passes bill that funds TSA but not ICE

orf27 Mar, 07:43

Trump will Bezahlung von Flughafenmitarbeitern erzwingen

delfi-lt27 Mar, 08:20

JAV Senatas patvirtino finansavimą Transporto saugumo administracijai

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Fox News27 Mar, 10:00Latest update

Ted Cruz unleashes on Dems for ‘risking American lives’ with DHS shutdown