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House Republicans revolt against Senate bill that leaves out money for immigration enforcement

Mar 27, 2026 2:08 PM EDT

Associated Press,

House Republicans are resisting a Senate-passed bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, a revolt that risks delaying a resolution to the funding impasse now in its 42nd day that has created long lines at many of the nation’s airports.

House weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement

Mar 27, 2026 10:57 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Senate early Friday approved Department of Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other agencies but not the immigration enforcement operations at the heart of the budget impasse that has jammed airports, disrupted travel and imposed financial hardship on workers.

40 days without pay — CAE accepting donations for TSA agents as partial government shutdown continues

Mar 25, 2026 6:16 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

With no end in sight, the Columbia Metropolitan Airport is looking to ease the burden on its 70 impacted agents through a donations room.

TSA workers hit by government shutdown

Feb 27, 2026 5:45 PM EST

CNN,

Transportation Security Administration workers will receive only a portion of their next paycheck, according to a union official representing TSA workers.

Tsa Preparing For Record Numbers Of Travelers Expected Over 4th Of July

TSA set to roll out $45 dollar fee for air travelers with no REAL ID

TSA new $45 fee option

Jan 16, 2026 4:45 PM EST

Crysty Vaughan,

TSA set to roll out $45 dollar fee for air travelers with no REAL ID Crysty Vaughan has details

TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID

Dec 1, 2025 11:37 AM EST

ABC News,

Travelers going through airport security checkpoints without a REAL ID or passport will face a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, the Transportation Security Administration announced Monday.

Tips on Thanksgiving airport travel food

Nov 26, 2025 12:46 PM EST

CNN,

If you plan on bringing any Thanksgiving treats with you on your flight, TSA has some tips on what foods you can bring in carry-on bags.

TGI Friday’s offering free food to TSA, Fed workers during government shut down

Oct 9, 2025 6:05 PM EDT

CNN,

Air Traffic Control and Transportation Security Administration workers can eat free at TGI Friday’s during the government shutdown.

Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane

Jul 8, 2025 1:48 PM EDT

Associated Press,

For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers may no longer be required to take off their shoes during security screenings at U.S. airports.

TSA: Costco cards can not be used as ID

Jun 9, 2025 6:17 PM EDT

CNN,

Summertime travel is ramping up, and TSA wants you know while Costco cards may be good for getting hot dogs, you cannot use them as a form of identification.

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House Republicans revolt against Senate bill that leaves out money for immigration enforcement

House weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement

40 days without pay — CAE accepting donations for TSA agents as partial government shutdown continues

TSA workers hit by government shutdown

TSA set to roll out $45 dollar fee for air travelers with no REAL ID

TSA new $45 fee option

TSA announces $45 fee for travelers with no REAL ID

Tips on Thanksgiving airport travel food

TGI Friday’s offering free food to TSA, Fed workers during government shut down

Travelers may no longer be required to remove shoes before boarding a plane

TSA: Costco cards can not be used as ID

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