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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues as Congress remains at odds over funding the Department of Homeland Security. President Trump signed an order to pay TSA employees after a deal stalled, while House Republicans rejected a Senate bill over immigration funding. Analysts predict continued negotiations even during the congressional recess.
President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA employees after a partial government shutdown left them without pay for over a month. The move comes amid widespread airport delays and frustration during spring break travel. The order aims to provide immediate relief while underlying funding disputes continue.
Airports nationwide are grappling with severe disruptions due to the government shutdown, as TSA officers call out sick at record numbers. Congress's failure to agree on funding has led to long delays and uncertainty for travelers, while TSA workers face financial hardship.
The House has passed a short-term bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, but the Senate is expected to reject it. This temporary measure highlights ongoing political divisions and the challenges in reaching long-term budget agreements in the U.S. Congress.
Lawmakers and analysts are criticizing the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict and its approach to border funding, arguing that a lack of clear planning and a focus on political battles are making the U.S. less safe. Concerns are particularly high regarding the FBI's priorities and the potential impact of these issues on national security.
House Republicans have rejected a Senate bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, citing concerns over immigration policy. They propose a clean funding extension, while blaming Democrats for using the bill to push a "radical agenda." The move prolongs a government funding dispute and impacts federal workers.
House Republicans are proposing a "clean" funding bill to keep the Department of Homeland Security operational, aiming to end a shutdown that has impacted federal workers. The bill seeks to extend current funding levels until May 22nd, bypassing contentious immigration policy debates. Republicans accuse Senate Democrats of using the process to push a "radical agenda" that would effectively defund border security.
Representative Eric Swalwell urged the House to pass a DHS funding bill, arguing that ICE does not require additional money and that national consensus favors funding TSA over ICE. He criticized ICE's operations, citing that 94% of those deported were non-violent criminals, and called for significant reforms or abolition of the agency.
A Republican congressman criticized a late-night Senate voice vote on homeland security funding, calling it "disgusting" and "under the cover of darkness." He argued the process bypassed proper procedure and failed to fully fund critical agencies like the TSA and Coast Guard, contributing to public frustration with Washington.
Jen Psaki is accusing former President Donald Trump of falsely claiming credit for solving a TSA crisis. Psaki argues that Trump is trying to take credit for fixing issues that he himself created. The dispute highlights political strategies around accountability and public trust.
