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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

The Guardian - US · Mar 29

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

Members of Congress have repeatedly introduced bills to ensure the federal employees who control air traffic and conduct airport security screenings get paid during government shutdowns

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Closing some US airports due to TSA staffing would have big consequences, experts say

Problems at U.S. airports could worsen beyond hours-long security lines and missed flights if Congress does not agree on a way to pay Transportation Security Administration officers

The Independent UK · Mar 26

Google’s antitrust showdown with US could ‘dramatically change’ competition

The case could also impact how new technologies like AI are marketed to consumers, experts said.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2023