TSA Funding Blocked, Airport Lines Grow

0:00In Durham, it's March 21st. Here's what is happening. Democrats in the Senate are blocking a funding bill for the Homeland Security Department, leaving the Transportation Security Administration short on. Cash, during this government shutdown. Most TSA workers are essential and keep screening passengers without pay, but call out rates arising at airports, causing longer lines for. Traveler, behind the pushback, Democrats want a standalone bill just for TSA funding, while demanding reforms to immigration and customs enforcement practices. This comes after two people were shot and killed by agents in Minneapolis, prompting calls for warrants before home entries, visible agent, identification, and no masks during operations. Lawmakers from both parties express frustration over the chaos at airports, with passengers facing delays nationwide. Senate leaders agree TSA needs quick funding, but Democrats refuse the full department package without immigration changes first. Negotiations heated up Friday as White House border official Tom Homan

1:02met again with bipartisan senators and the administration offered concessions. Like more body cameras for agents and limits on enforcement at sensitive spots, such as schools and hospitals, Republicans call it a fair deal and hope for another round Saturday. With a weekend session underway and Easter recess looming at months end, Senate majority leader John Thune warns lawmakers might stay in Washington. Until the shutdown ends, keeping pressure on both sides to strike a deal soon.