TSA Shutdown: How a Border Tragedy Paralyzed US Airports
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Trump signs an executive order to pay TSA employees during the government shutdown — but the real story goes much deeper. From the border tragedy that sparked a political firestorm to the ripple effects hitting every US airport, this episode breaks down how one crisis led to another, and what it means for millions of travelers and federal workers caught in the middle.
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