Homeland Security Shutdown: TSA Workers on the Frontline

0:00The government shutdown is nearing six weeks, and there is some hope for a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security. At the center, our unpaid TSA officers, who are keeping airports running, despite the furloughs. Everyone agrees, these frontline workers need their paychecks, but politics are holding things up. The big sticking point is money for immigration enforcement, like ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. Republicans push for full funding to enforce laws, while Democrats insist on reforms and accountability They've tried passing bills for essential operations, like TSA and emergency management, but no agreement yet. Lawmakers on both sides are speaking out. Republicans warn that delays risk safety in this tense security climate, and Democrats say it's unfair to leave unrelated federal workers in the lurch. Overboarder issues. Travelers are feeling it too, with a record number of TSA callouts on Saturday, leading to long security lines at some airports. Many Republicans now have a plan to fund most of Homeland Security, skipping just a slice

1:01of immigration enforcement. It still needs democratic votes to pass. Non-profits for air travelers are lobbying hard in Washington, urging leaders to prioritize safety over stalemates. As midterms loom with slim majorities at stake, the pressure bills to resolve this. The longer drags, the higher the chance of real disruptions at airports nationwide. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Derm News today, AI-powered local news.