Summary
ICE agents might remain at U.S. airports even after TSA officers start receiving pay again, according to a White House official. The ongoing funding issues have caused TSA staff shortages and long wait times at airports, leading to the presence of ICE agents for support. Efforts to resolve funding disagreements continue in Congress.
Key Facts
- ICE agents may continue to assist at airports after TSA officers are paid again.
- TSA staff shortages have caused long wait times at security checkpoints.
- Nearly 500 TSA workers left during the funding lapse.
- ICE agents have been helping with tasks like monitoring exits at airports.
- President Trump directed funds to be used for TSA worker pay and back pay.
- Restoring normal staffing and operations at airports might take months.
- The Senate passed a measure to fund DHS, excluding ICE, but the House did not agree.
- The funding lapse has led to the longest partial U.S. government shutdown in history.
