Government Shutdown - Page 13

March 17

Democrats are holding these government agencies 'hostage': Sen John Thune

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., discusses the partial government shutdown and the U.S.-Iran conflict on 'Special Report.'

March 17

Dems unmoved as White House reveals DHS concessions in shutdown battle

The White House revealed five immigration enforcement compromises to Dems as the government shutdown continues, including body cameras for DHS agents and beefed-up oversight.

March 17

Texas lawmakers clash over DHS funding shutdown

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, exchanged heated remarks over DHS funding after Cornyn brought Whataburger to TSA employees working without pay.

March 17

Most vulnerable Senate Dem blames Republicans for unpaid TSA workers after opposing funding bill

Sen. Jon Ossoff blamed Republicans for the Department of Homeland Security shutdown while the Atlanta airport continued to face travel disruptions.

March 17

TSA official warns smaller airports could shut down amid DHS funding crisis

TSA warns smaller airports may shut down as the DHS shutdown forces security workers to quit, with callout rates jumping from 2% to over 10% nationwide.

March 17

TSA officers face financial hardship, long airport lines amid DHS shutdown

Acting Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl discusses the severe impact of the partial government shutdown on TSA agents, who are working without pay.

March 16

Cornyn clashes with progressive Rep Greg Casar in heated airport face-off over DHS shutdown

Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed over the DHS shutdown as TSA workers missed their first paycheck and airport delays continue to mount.

March 16

Democratic congressman lashes out at aviation analyst over 'stupid' DHS shutdown comments

Rep. Adam Smith responded after former DOT Inspector General Mary Schiavo sharply criticized Congress over the TSA funding dispute tied to the federal spending standoff.

March 16

TSA pay bill unveiled as shutdown leaves agents unpaid, strains airport security

House Republican Nick Langworthy unveils the Pay TSA Act to ensure TSA workers receive paychecks as the partial government shutdown hits the one-month mark.

March 16

Dem senators call to fund DHS after voting to block it 4 times amid shutdown fight

Government shutdown continues over Department of Homeland Security funding as Democrats seek immigration enforcement reforms amid terror attacks.