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Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown

The proposal involves a bill that funds almost all of DHS, and a separate bill to fund ICE and CBP without any Democratic votes.
Mike Johnson and John Thune.
Mike Johnson and John Thune.

As Americans bear costs of Iran war and DHS shutdown, D.C. politicians leave town

Congress left for recess without resolving the shutdown, and Trump still regularly goes to Palm Beach in wartime.
Donald Trump waves from a plane
Donald Trump waves from a plane

When will TSA lines go back to normal? Travelers may face delays for days or weeks

Even as TSA officers begin receiving pay again Monday, staffing shortages and worker departures could keep wait times elevated.
A TSA agent at a screening checkpoint.
A TSA agent at a screening checkpoint.

Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and CBP, in bid to end extreme airport delays

The measure, passed unanimously after a marathon session, comes after Trump said he would sign an order to immediately pay TSA officers.
Long wait lines at a TSA checkpoint at New York's LaGuardia airport on March 27, 2026.
Long wait lines at a TSA checkpoint at New York's LaGuardia airport on March 27, 2026.

Senate Republicans believe they have a solution to reopen DHS and end airport chaos

The proposal would fund most of DHS, while leaving ICE and deportation operations for a separate filibuster-proof bill.
Trump Says He's Ready To Deploy ICE To Airports On Monday
Trump Says He's Ready To Deploy ICE To Airports On Monday

Trump rejects off-ramp to fund DHS as airport delays worsen

Under a proposal pitched to Trump, Republicans would offer to reopen all of DHS except ICE and fund the controversial enforcement agency under a separate party-line budget bill.
Trump Says He's Ready To Deploy ICE To Airports On Monday
Trump Says He's Ready To Deploy ICE To Airports On Monday

Long security lines form at airports as TSA officers miss first full paychecks amid DHS standoff

Transportation Security Administration workers are considered essential employees who must continue working without pay.
TSA agents seated at their stations
TSA agents seated at their stations

Airports grapple with hourslong wait times and TSA shortages amid partial shutdown

William P. Hobby Airport in Houston was experiencing wait times of nearly three hours yesterday, according to federal officials.
An elevated view of throngs of people in an airport terminal.
An elevated view of throngs of people in an airport terminal.

Democrats say they won't relent on DHS funding demands because of Iran war

Republicans have called on Democrats to drop their demands for changes to immigration enforcement because of the war. Democrats aren't buying their argument.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

Homeland Security Department shuts down as Democrats and Trump negotiate changes

The White House and Senate Democrats have been trading offers on changes to DHS and ICE after two Americans were killed in Minneapolis.
An agent sprays pepper spray at a protestor attempting to block an immigration officer vehicle  in Minneapolis o Jan. 7.
An agent sprays pepper spray at a protestor attempting to block an immigration officer vehicle  in Minneapolis o Jan. 7.