CNN Presses Swalwell on DHS Funding
Brianna Keilar challenged Rep. Eric Swalwell on why Democrats were blocking full DHS funding, and the exchange quickly turned into a familiar Washington blame game.
Trump Demands Filibuster Be Scrapped
Trump renewed his push to end the Senate filibuster as funding fights, shutdown threats, and Republican division kept the chamber stuck in its favorite mode: procedural paralysis.
CNN Admits Atlanta Lines Finally Fell
CNN said Atlanta airport wait times dropped from hours to under 40 minutes after ICE agents and extra police showed up. The episode showed how fast a shutdown can turn a routine security line into a public nuisance with a press pass.
TSA Sickouts Snarl Airport Security
A wave of TSA callouts hit major airports after workers missed paychecks during the shutdown. Lines are getting longer, and smaller airports may soon feel the squeeze.
Airport Lines Grow As DHS Shutdown Drags On
Long TSA lines and staffing shortages are piling up as the partial DHS shutdown stretches into weeks. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blames missed pay, resignations and political games for the mess, while officials insist safety is intact.