Senate Passes Funding Bill, TSA Payments Guaranteed

0:00The Senators passed a funding bill early Friday morning to keep most Homeland Security agencies running, including the Transportation Security, Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Coast Guard. This unanimous vote covers pay for TSA agents and others hit hard by the 42-day shutdown, but it leaves out immigration enforcement like. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Border Protection. President Trump announced he will sign in order to pay TSA workers right away, using funds from last year's tax bill, aiming to end the airport chaos. Before they miss another paycheck, the bill heads to the house next, where leaders expect a vote Friday, though passage might need support from both parties. Travelers are facing huge delays with TSA callouts over 11% nationwide, and nearly 500 officers have quit during the shutdown. Workers and families are struggling without pay, leading to warnings of airport closures and lines stretching over two and a half hours at places like Houston's George Bush

1:01Intercontinental. Democrats push for limits on immigration rates, like requiring agents to show ID and avoid schools or churches, but those didn't make it into the deal. Talks broke down earlier Thursday after a final offer from Republicans was conservatives now demanding full funding for border operations in the berm, next round. While this gets much of the government moving again, the core fight over immigration funding continues, setting the stage for more tense negotiations. Ahead, stay informed with Dallas News Today AI-powered updates.