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House Republicans are ‘the only thing standing’ in the way of ending DHS shutdown, Hakeem Jeffries says – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Tampa International Airport TSA Wait Times Remain Short: Average Waits Often Between 7 and 15 Minutes

Travelers passing through Tampa International Airport are experiencing relatively smooth security lines this spring, with TSA wait times averaging under 15 minutes on most days in late March 2026, even as spring break crowds push passenger volumes higher than usual.

International Business Times

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 Texas Tribune

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House Republicans reject DHS funding package earlier passed by Senate

Move imperils efforts to end 42‑day partial shutdown that has seen thousands of DHS employees miss paychecks

The Guardian - US

Senate approves funding for TSA and most of Homeland Security, but not immigration enforcement

The Senate early Friday approved Homeland Security funds for Transportation Security Administration and most other agencies, but not the immigration operations at the heart of the budget impasse

The Independent UK

How to Travel with Pets: New Airline Rules and Tips

Airlines have evolved in 2026 to accommodate pet parents better, with standout updates like Air India's "Paws on Board" now allowing cats and dogs up to 10kg (including carrier) in economy cabins across 80+ routes a big leap from prior 4kg limits and 72 hour notices. Booking is simpler at…

Times Pets

ICE Agents Are Now Checking IDs at US Airports — What Travellers Need to Know Before Flying This Spring

ICE agents are filling TSA roles at US airports, leading to protests and legal battles over immigration enforcement and security. Learn about the TSA staffing crisis and its impact on travelers.

International Business Times UK

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Trump news at a glance: president tries to stop chaos at airports

Donald Trump said he will take executive action to pay 50,000 airport security workers as a deal stalled in Congress to address staff shortages – key US politics stories from 26 March 2026

The Guardian - US

US Senate fails for seventh time to advance bill to partly fund DHS

Vote came after Trump said he would sign an order directing agency’s new secretary to pay TSA agents

The Guardian - US

Thune lays out next steps after Trump's move to restore TSA pay

"This is not the outcome that we wanted, but unfortunately, Democrats have shown themselves unwilling to support law enforcement."

Axios

Trump says he will sign order to ‘immediately pay’ TSA agents as shutdown continues

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The Independent UK

Kennedy Center starts employee layoffs as it plans two-year closure for renovations

The layoffs include senior officials Nick Meade and Rick Loughery, two Trump-allied appointees with no prior arts experience

The Independent UK

Florida congresswoman faces a rare public hearing on ethics charges. Threat of expulsion vote looms

The House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing into alleged ethics violations by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

The Independent UK

Trump says he’s signing an order instructing DHS to pay TSA agents to stop ‘chaos at the airports’ amid 40-day funding shutdown

TSA agents have been working without pay amid the ongoing DHS shutdown, with long lines across the country

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The Independent UK

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

Axios

Trump to sidestep Congress, pay TSA workers

"I will not allow the Radical Left Democrats to hold our Country hostage any longer," Trump said.

The Independent UK

A Minneapolis woman recounts death of Alex Pretti as lawyers eye a class action lawsuit

A Minneapolis woman who confronted federal immigration officers alongside Alex Pretti in January is speaking out about alleged excessive force during the enforcement surge in Minnesota

The Guardian - US

Trump to sign order for DHS to pay TSA agents ‘immediately’ amid funding standoff

President says order will ‘address this Emergency Situation’ as TSA employees have gone without pay during dispute

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Internet Explodes Over Brooklyn Man’s Priceless Reaction To ICE At The Airport

Social media fixates on a Brooklyn man’s accent over political tensions as he addresses ICE’s presence at airports.

Reason

I Spent Over 3 Hours in a TSA Line. Why Haven't We Abolished This Agency?

The ability to get home should not be a privilege contingent on the political moment.

Roll Call

Trump intervenes to pay airport security workers amid standoff

President Donald Trump announced Thursday night he would immediately begin paying Transportation Security Administration workers through an emergency executive order. The order promised to end long delays at the nation’s airports and allow TSA workers to get paychecks they have been denied during a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland…

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…

The Guardian - US

US House speaker gives Trump so-called ‘America First’ award amid global chaos

Critics mock Mike Johnson and Republicans for presenting the president with the newly concocted award

Reason

America's Deeply Unserious Federal Government Is Becoming a Real Problem

From long TSA lines to air traffic control issues to the chaotic war in Iran, it's all the result of a government that won't take its powers or responsibilities seriously.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Almost 500 TSA officers have quit during the shutdown

Congress is under pressure to fund the Department of Homeland Security ahead of its upcoming spring recess, as the Transportation Security Administration may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse drags on

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