March 18, 2026 Flight passengers are warned things could get worse amid DHS shutdown, delays and callouts The U.K. is warning travelers of potential U.S. airport delays amid the ongoing shutdown. TSA callout rates hit record 55% at some airports as unpaid officers quit or call out.
March 17, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.