Government Shutdown
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The Iran war and Mitch McConnell’s absence are complicating government funding talks
The stalled negotiations are a particular issue for Sen. Susan Collins, who chairs the committee responsible for writing funding bills.
Senators vote to withhold their own pay during government shutdowns
The resolution prevents senators from getting paid during federal shutdowns, but it ensures they receive back pay after the government reopens.
Record-long DHS shutdown ends but doesn't include funding for ICE
The bill will reopen DHS without providing new funding for ICE or Border Patrol.
Republican leaders announce two-track plan to end the DHS shutdown
The proposal involves a bill that funds almost all of DHS, and a separate bill to fund ICE and CBP without any Democratic votes.
As Americans bear costs of Iran war and DHS shutdown, D.C. politicians leave town
Congress left for recess without resolving the shutdown, and Trump still regularly goes to Palm Beach in wartime.
Airports nationwide are recommending travelers allow for extra time
The early bird catches the flight.
When will TSA lines go back to normal? Travelers may face delays for days or weeks
Even as TSA officers begin receiving pay again Monday, staffing shortages and worker departures could keep wait times elevated.
Senate agrees to fund DHS, except ICE and CBP, in bid to end extreme airport delays
The measure, passed unanimously after a marathon session, comes after Trump said he would sign an order to immediately pay TSA officers.
Senate Republicans believe they have a solution to reopen DHS and end airport chaos
The proposal would fund most of DHS, while leaving ICE and deportation operations for a separate filibuster-proof bill.
Trump rejects off-ramp to fund DHS as airport delays worsen
Under a proposal pitched to Trump, Republicans would offer to reopen all of DHS except ICE and fund the controversial enforcement agency under a separate party-line budget bill.
Long security lines form at airports as TSA officers miss first full paychecks amid DHS standoff
Transportation Security Administration workers are considered essential employees who must continue working without pay. 
