Senate Passes Homeland Security Funding Deal, TSA Workers Paid

0:00It's March 27. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Dallas News Today, your AI-powered local news. The Senate passed a partial funding deal for Homeland Security early Friday morning. It provides paychecks for transportation security administration workers and funds most department agencies like the Coast Guard and Federal Emergency, Management Agency. Immigration enforcement operations, including immigration and customs enforcement, got left out amid the ongoing budget fight. This move ends part of a 42-day government stalemate that's hit airports hard. TSA agents have gone without pay, leading to high call-out rates and mass resignations. Nearly 500 officers have quit, with over 11% missing shifts nationwide this week. Traveler space massive delays, with security lines stretching over two and a half hours at places like Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Some folks miss fights entirely, opting to drive instead. Some leaders say they're relieved for the pay, but want full funding for all workers soon.

1:03Democrats push for limits on immigration rates, like requiring agent identification and judicial warrants for searches. Republicans demand resources for the president's deportation plans. Talks broke down repeatedly before this compromise. The bill now heads to the House for a Friday vote, needing bipartisan backing despite pushback from both sides. The Trump plans an immediate order to pay TSA using prior tax bill funds, buying time while the core immigration dispute drags on.