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The Latest Breaking News from Government Shutdown

Republicans express hope for Trump’s deal with Iran as Democrats voice skepticism – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

'Suffered far too long': Trump says he'll sign order to pay DHS employees amid funding deadlock

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will soon sign an order to ensure that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees who have gone without pay during the ongoing partial government shutdown receive their salaries, as the funding impasse stretched to 48 days.

The Times of India

Senate set to approve funding deal to end government shutdown of homeland security

Republican leaders unveiled a plan to end the government shutdown on Wednesday

The Independent UK

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Miami International Airport TSA Wait Time Remain Short Under 15 Minutes Amid Shutdown Chaos

Security lines at Miami International Airport stayed manageable Tuesday with TSA wait times averaging under 15 minutes across most checkpoints, offering a bright spot for spring break travelers navigating the partial government shutdown that has snarled operations at many major U.S. hubs.

International Business Times

TMZ tracks US lawmakers vacationing amid the partial government shutdown

Tabloid outlet has covered Republicans and Democrats relaxing at places such as Disney World as shutdown drags on

The Guardian - US

Lindsey Graham’s Sad and Pathetic Disney Trip Is the Talk of the Town

Senator Lindsey Graham has been busy living it up at Walt Disney World for Spring Break while the government shutdown rolls on. TMZ reported that they spoke to the lawmaker after seeing him on Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom.

The Mary Sue

Lindsey Graham 'Caught Enjoying Disney World — Bubble Wand In Hand — As Government Shutdown Drags On'

Lindsey Graham defends brief Disney World visit during US government shutdown as backlash grows over timing, optics, and ongoing budget deadlock.

International Business Times UK

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Group behind Epstein-Trump statues has a new giant gold toilet sculpture installed on the National Mall

Art installation titled ‘A Throne Fit For a King’ criticizes Trump for renovating a White House bathroom amid government shutdown

The Independent UK

Artisanal Spirits Company losses widen to £7 million in hit from US disruption

The Scotch Malt Whiskey Society owner said the US government shutdown dragged on its sales and earnings in 2025.

Evening Standard

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.

International Business Times UK

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

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.

International Business Times

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

Is JFK International Airport Wait Time Long Today? Report Shows 30 to 60 Minutes

Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Saturday, March 28, 2026, continued to face extended security wait times due to persistent TSA staffing shortages triggered by the partial government shutdown.

International Business Times

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The Independent UK

Trump tells DHS to pay TSA despite government shutdown after agents miss another paycheck

TSA employees, including 50,000 security officers at airports, will start getting paid as soon as Monday, DHS says

The Independent UK

This is the dumbest government shutdown ever — and Americans will continue to pay the price. Here’s who’s to blame

ANALYSIS: The wraparound lines at airports will continue, ICE won’t be reined in and the Senate’s left. Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg break down who’s at fault

The Mary Sue

Woman arrives at Atlanta airport 5 hours early for LaGuardia flight. 12 hours later, she’s back where she started: ‘You could’ve drove home…to NYC’

Amid the partial government shutdown and reports of more than 61,000 TSA workers going unpaid for over a month, travelers across the U.S. have been documenting overwhelming airport lines and delays.

International Business Times

Is JFK International Airport Wait Time Long Today? Trackers Indicate Security Waits from 60 to 83 Minutes

Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport faced significantly longer-than-normal TSA security lines on Friday, March 27, 2026, as the ongoing partial government shutdown continued to cause staffing shortages and unpredictable delays at one of the nation's busiest gateways.

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International Business Times

Nashville International Airport TSA Wait Time Reporting Waits of Less Than 10 Minutes

Travelers heading through Nashville International Airport, known as BNA, are enjoying relatively short TSA security wait times as of Friday, March 27, 2026, with the official airport site reporting waits of less than 10 minutes amid an ongoing partial government shutdown affecting federal operations nationwide.

The Texas Tribune

Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown

Wait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick.

The Mary Sue

‘I will put you in handcuffs’: Philadelphia DA warns rogue ICE agents in airports

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel have not yet been paid because of the ongoing partial government shutdown. President Donald Trump decided to fill airports with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to staff airports in the country. A Philadelphia District Attorney warned agents against unruly behavior, threatening legal action should…

International Business Times

San Diego International Airport TSA Wait Time Improve After Long Lines at San Diego Airport

Security wait times at San Diego International Airport have eased after chaotic scenes earlier this week, but travelers should still plan for variability as staffing shortages linked to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown continue to affect operations.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Offered To Pay Unpaid TSA Staff—The White House Said No

Elon Musk offered to pay TSA workers during a partial government shutdown, but the White House rejected the proposal, citing legal complications.

International Business Times

Baltimore/Washington International Airport TSA Wait Times Stabilize Near Normal Levels

Travelers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are experiencing relatively normal TSA checkpoint wait times averaging 10 to 30 minutes as of late March 2026, a marked improvement from chaotic scenes over the weekend when some lines stretched up to two or three hours amid staffing shortages caused by…

International Business Times

Salt Lake City International Airport TSA Wait Time Remain Minimal Estimates Showing 1 Minute

Travelers at Salt Lake City International Airport encountered virtually no delays at security checkpoints Thursday, with official estimates showing wait times of less than one minute across main screening areas despite ongoing national discussions about TSA staffing shortages tied to the partial government shutdown.

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