IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Midwest slammed by record-shattering blizzard 02:19 Iran launches new attacks on civilian targets including airports 02:11 Trump urges allies to help escort ships through Strait of Hormuz 02:10 White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, diagnosed with breast cancer 00:54 … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, got into a heated exchange Monday afternoon over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding after the progressive lawmaker attempted to interrupt the senator’s news conference. “Why don’t you tell the Democrats to vote to pay these poor people,” … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: A House GOP lawmaker is unveiling new legislation aimed at easing airport chaos that’s hitting travelers across the country during the ongoing partial government shutdown. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-N.Y., introduced a bill on Monday to ensure Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are paid during … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Democrats say they want to end the government shutdown but have repeatedly blocked GOP attempts to reopen the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as they push for immigration enforcement reforms. On Friday, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., said at a news conference following an antisemitic attack on … Read more
TSA staffing shortage issues surged over the weekend after agents missed their first full paycheck due to a partial government shutdown, creating hourslong wait times for travelers as call outs increase operational concerns, according to the Department of Homeland Security. There were more than 111 incidents where shortages threatened “operational integrity” on Sunday, which the … Read more
Airline CEOs tell Congress to end partial government shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News The CEOs of ten major U.S. airlines are demanding Congress end a funding standoff and pay TSA workers. In a letter, they claim 93% of Americans support paying aviation workers during government shutdowns. Tim McNicholas has more. Source link
Since the Department of Homeland Security shut down last month, Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay. Travelers around the U.S. saw long lines and delays as the agency grappled with staffing shortages and resignations. Source link
Fliers running into long lines, travel headaches amid partial government shutdown – CBS News Watch CBS News Fliers in the U.S. experienced long lines at security as TSA agents worked without pay. Tim McNicholas has more on the major problems looming this spring break. Source link
A father of three felt that he had no other choice but to quit his job as a Transportation Security Administration officer and find other work as the partial government shutdown goes on. Robert Echeverria worked the TSA checkpoints at Salt Lake City International Airport for nine years. “I love the agency. I love the … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Senate floor erupted Wednesday as Republicans and Democrats sparred over funding the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with one point becoming clear: neither side was close to reaching a deal. While senators met behind closed doors just steps from the chamber, party leaders accused each other … Read more