Tag: shutdown
House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
WASHINGTON – After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), excluding its immigration enforcement...
From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown
WASHINGTON – TMZ, a well-known celebrity news outlet, has shifted its focus from tracking famous personalities to covering lawmakers in Congress. This change comes...
Midnight train from Georgia: A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown
The serene beauty of a sunrise over a rural landscape can evoke a sense of calm, especially when accompanied by the rhythmic sound of...
Missed paychecks and airport delays: Pressure mounts on Congress to end the funding shutdown
WASHINGTON – As the federal government shutdown stretches on, pressure is mounting on Congress to find a resolution that addresses the immediate concerns affecting...
Enhanced role for immigration officers at US airports as shutdown frustrates travels and screeners
WASHINGTON – Recently, President Donald Trump ordered federal immigration agents to U.S. airports as a way to help ease the long security lines that...
Nonprofits, unions and airports rally to feed TSA officers as shutdown drags
Across the United States, communities are coming together to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who have been working without full pay for over...