Bill to fund US homeland security fails again as concern grows about airport lines | US news
The Senate failed to advance a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security due to disagreements over immigration enforcement practices. Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader, proposed an alternative measure that would fund only the Transportation Security Administration. Senator Susan Collins, chair of the Senate appropriations committee, stated that the White House has made a "fair and reasonable" offer in hopes of resolving the standoff, but Democrats are demanding policy changes including warrant requirements for ICE agents. The impasse has led to TSA funding being stalled, causing long lines at airports and impacting TSA employees who are working without pay.
30 MAR 2026
— The Guardian
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued back pay to its employees following President Trump's executive order, addressing a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
31 MAR 2026
— The Guardian
TSA officer backpay eased airport congestion, but the ongoing DHS shutdown continues to leave other employees unpaid.
2 APR 2026
— Times of India
President Trump will sign an order to ensure the salaries of Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone unpaid due to the government shutdown.
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