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

March 17, 2026

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.

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

March 17, 2026

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.

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

March 17, 2026

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.

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

March 16, 2026

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.

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

March 16, 2026

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.

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

March 16, 2026

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.

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

March 16, 2026

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.

Sean Duffy urges Democrats to 'come to their senses' as TSA squeeze cripples airport operations

March 16, 2026

Sean Duffy urges Democrats to 'come to their senses' as TSA squeeze cripples airport operations

Transportation secretary blames Democrats for airport chaos as TSA workers quit amid DHS shutdown, causing major security delays during spring break.

By not funding DHS, American citizens ‘continue to be at risk’: GOP lawmaker

March 15, 2026

By not funding DHS, American citizens ‘continue to be at risk’: GOP lawmaker

Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., addresses the DHS funding stalemate and introduces a gambling addiction reform bill on 'Fox Report.'

Schiff, Booker deflect on shutdown blame amid terror concerns, thousands of DHS workers without pay

March 15, 2026

Schiff, Booker deflect on shutdown blame amid terror concerns, thousands of DHS workers without pay

Democratic senators Schiff and Booker deflected blame over the DHS shutdown amid terror concerns in the U.S. on Sunday, as workers have gone weeks without pay.