Airline CEOs Plead for End to Shutdown, TSA Workers Face Delays

0:00Stay informed on the world in two minutes or less with global news today. CEOs from major airlines like American, Delta, Southwest, and JetBlue have sent a letter to Congress urging them to end the government shutdown and restore funding to the Department of Homeland Security. This shutdown has left TSA workers without paychecks, raising fears of more flight delays for travelers. The funding lapse started on February 14th when lawmakers couldn't agree on a budget. The Trump administration points to Democrats for blocking funds without immigration changes, while the airlines call air travel a political football caught in the middle. TSA employees missed their first full paycheck on Friday, but must keep working as essential staff. They might give back pay later, but already more than 300 have quit, and call our rates have doubled, leading to long security lines at busy. Spots like Austin, Fort Lauderdale, and Atlanta airports. Travelers in Houston and New Orleans face queues over 100 minutes long over the weekend.

1:02Austin Bergstrom advised arriving two and a half hours early for domestic flights, and airports in Denver, Seattle, and Las Vegas are asking passengers to donate food or gift cars to support unpaid TSA workers. President Trump urged agents to stay on the job by a social media, promising not to forget them. Democrats want reforms, like better ID for immigration officers, and limits on face masks before proving funds, keeping the standoff alive. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. Some chase peace. I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.