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politics11 days ago

DHS funding stalemate drags on as paychecks loom

Washington remains in a protracted standoff over Department of Homeland Security funding, risking tens of thousands of federal workers going unpaid for weeks or months while negotiations falter amid GOP divisions and Democratic resistance to immigration-enforcement changes; despite Trump paying TSA payroll and a Senate plan to fund most of DHS, House Republicans rejected it, leaving no clear bipartisan path before a potential summer deadlock as airport lines have temporarily eased.

via politico.com|
#aviation-security#budget-policy#government-shutdown
Senate Stays Quiet as DHS Shutdown Reaches Week Seven
politics11 days ago

Senate Stays Quiet as DHS Shutdown Reaches Week Seven

Senate Republicans convened a brief session but did not advance the House’s DHS funding bill, leaving the government shutdown in place as lawmakers are on a two‑week recess. Democrats would block funding that excludes immigration enforcement, and talks continue on alternatives, including a three-year funding plan outside normal appropriations. TSA workers will start receiving overdue pay this week, and President Trump and GOP leaders are pressing to end the stalemate, including discussions of bypassing the filibuster, though no votes have occurred.

via nytimes.com|
#filibuster#government-shutdown#homeland-security
BWI grapples with spring break chaos as TSA callouts surge
transportation11 days ago

BWI grapples with spring break chaos as TSA callouts surge

Spring-break crowds overwhelmed Baltimore’s BWI as TSA agents called out in large numbers amid a partial government shutdown, pushing security lines to four hours or more and producing the nation’s highest callout rate (peaking around 38%); about 29,500 passengers departed Friday, with weekend volumes steady. Nationwide TSA staffing shortages and unpaid wages have forced some workers to seek second jobs, hinting at continued travel chaos until funding is resolved. Smaller airports with private security fared better in comparison to BWI’s disruptions.

via thebanner.com|
#bwi-airport#government-shutdown#transportation
TSA Pay Resumes, but Airport Lines May Take Days to Weeks to Normalize
transportation-us-news13 days ago

TSA Pay Resumes, but Airport Lines May Take Days to Weeks to Normalize

TSA workers begin receiving pay after the government shutdown, but relief from long security lines isn’t immediate. With more than 500 officers quitting and thousands calling out, staffing shortages persist, and how quickly lines improve depends on how many officers return to duty—some may already have other jobs. If staffing recovers, wait times could ease within days to a couple of weeks; otherwise, delays may continue. Travelers may consider driving, rail, or bus as alternatives.

via NBC News|
#air-travel-delays#government-shutdown#security-lines
travel14 days ago

TSA Lines Grow Nationwide as Shutdown Drags On

Security screening times at U.S. airports are rising amid a partial government shutdown, with CNBC's tracker showing variable wait times across the 50 busiest airports; TSA PreCheck users typically wait less than standard lanes, and travelers are advised to arrive early (two hours for domestic, three hours international) and check airline guidance for updates.

via CNBC|
#airports#government-shutdown#travel
politics14 days ago

House GOP Rejects Senate DHS Deal, Pushes 60-Day Shutdown Extension

House Republicans rejected the Senate’s bipartisan DHS funding package that would fund most DHS agencies through September and instead advanced a 60‑day stopgap through May 22 that includes immigration enforcement; the plan would not pass the Senate, risking the longest DHS shutdown in U.S. history and highlighting a rift with Senate leaders over immigration policy.

via Politico|
#cbp#dhs-funding#government-shutdown
Trump Orders DHS to Fund TSA Pay Amid Shutdown Impasse
politics14 days ago

Trump Orders DHS to Fund TSA Pay Amid Shutdown Impasse

President Trump directed the Department of Homeland Security to redirect funds to pay TSA workers during the partial government shutdown, with TSA payroll expected to resume by March 30; funding is reportedly drawn from last summer's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. While TSA gets paid, other DHS staff remain unpaid as House Republicans oppose a broader DHS funding deal, leaving about 60,000 TSA employees affected and raising morale concerns.

via Federal News Network|
#dhs#funding#government-shutdown
Airport Security in Shutdown Chaos: ICE Steps In, but Workers Remain Unconvinced
politics14 days ago

Airport Security in Shutdown Chaos: ICE Steps In, but Workers Remain Unconvinced

Amid a protracted government shutdown that has left DHS workers unpaid, TSA staff are calling in sick and absentee rates spike, snarling security lines at major airports. In response, ICE agents were deployed to at least 14 airports to assist, but TSA workers say the agents lack proper training for security tasks and mostly appear to do little beyond directing traffic, fueling frustration among airport employees and unions worried about pay and stability. Some passengers have reported ICE checking IDs, while others see only minimal effect on lines. Officials and unions dispute how much ICE is helping, noting reductions in lines may reflect traffic patterns rather than ICE activity. The White House touts shorter lines, but labor groups warn of ongoing stress and potential privatization debates as discussions around Project 2025 gain attention.

via WIRED|
#airport-security#government-shutdown#ice
TSA Paycheck Rescue Won’t Shorten Airport Lines Overnight
transportation14 days ago

TSA Paycheck Rescue Won’t Shorten Airport Lines Overnight

Funding to pay TSA officers may arrive soon, but airport security lines aren’t expected to shrink immediately. About 61,000 TSA workers are unpaid during the shutdown, with reports of financial hardship and some missing shifts; even with back pay and DHS funding, staffing at checkpoints could take days to weeks to recover. Bipartisan bills to fund federal agencies during shutdowns haven’t moved forward, delaying a quick fix to the long security queues.

via CNN|
#airport-security#back-pay#funding
Thune maps DHS funding path as TSA pay fix unfolds
politics15 days ago

Thune maps DHS funding path as TSA pay fix unfolds

Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Republicans to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security through traditional appropriations for the rest of the year, aiming to resolve ICE and Border Patrol funding later via reconciliation. Trump’s unilateral push to order immediate TSA pay to end the shutdown faced Democratic resistance without reforms. The path forward remains uncertain, with a potential reconciliation route offering a simpler, high‑risk option to fund DHS in a narrowly divided Congress.

via Axios|
#appropriations#dhs-funding#government-shutdown