Long lines are seen at many U.S. airports because TSA employees are working without pay due to a budget issue. President Donald Trump decided to deploy ICE agents to help with the situation at airports beginning Monday.
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TSA workers are not getting paid because Congress did not renew funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
ICE agents will be sent to airports to help TSA manage long lines.
Social media shows travelers facing long waits at airports like New Orleans and Atlanta.
ICE agents will help by monitoring exit lanes and checking IDs, allowing TSA to focus on screenings.
White House border czar Tom Homan is leading the effort to coordinate ICE's role at airports.
The Senate is moving forward with the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin to be the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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President Donald Trump announced that ICE agents will be sent to airports to help with long security lines caused by a partial government shutdown that affects the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The deployment aims to support TSA agents, who work without pay during the shutdown, by handling tasks that do not involve passenger screening. Some people, including TSA employees' union representatives, have criticized the plan.
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ICE agents will be sent to airports to help manage long security lines.
The U.S. government is experiencing a partial shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
TSA agents are working without pay, leading to increased absenteeism among workers.
ICE agents will assist with tasks to free up TSA agents for passenger screening.
Both DHS and ICE are working on finalizing the deployment details, such as the number of agents involved.
TSA employees' union has criticized the plan, stating ICE agents are untrained for this type of work.
President Trump called for the DHS funding bill, but it failed to pass in the Senate.
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The Senate voted to move forward with Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the leader of the Department of Homeland Security. The vote was 54-37, and Mullin is expected to be confirmed this week to replace Kristi Noem.
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The Senate vote to advance Mullin’s nomination was 54 in favor and 37 against.
Markwayne Mullin is currently a first-term senator.
Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Noem will step down from her position at the end of the month.
The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved Mullin's nomination with an 8-7 vote.
Committee chairman Rand Paul opposed Mullin's nomination.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a case about deadlines for receiving mail-in ballots in 14 states for the November midterm elections. The decision could change how long these states have to count ballots received after Election Day.
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Election Day is November 3, but 14 states allow some extra time for mail-in ballots to arrive and still be counted.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about whether these grace periods should continue.
The arguments start on Monday, March 23, at 10 a.m. EDT.
If the court rules against the grace periods, states must adjust their voting processes before the midterm elections.
The case could affect not just these 14 states but also others that allow extra time for certain ballots, like military and overseas votes.
According to two sources, 29 states currently have some form of extended time for mail voters.
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President Donald Trump has ordered federal immigration agents to assist with airport security to ease long wait times caused by a budget stalemate. These agents may be tasked with checking passenger IDs or guarding exit lanes. The decision aims to support the Transportation Security Administration amid the ongoing government shutdown affecting workers' pay.
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President Trump directed immigration agents to help ease airport security lines.
The move is in response to a budget impasse causing long waits at airports.
The Department of Homeland Security has been unfunded, leading to unpaid work.
Immigration agents may help with tasks like guarding exits and checking IDs.
Tom Homan, the White House border czar, is coordinating the effort.
There is no full agreement yet on the funding or strategy between political parties.
Travelers have been experiencing significant waits, like at Atlanta's airport.
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Campaigners advocating for the Hillsborough Law in the UK blame Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for delaying the proposed legislation. This law aims to ensure public officials tell the truth during inquiries. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promised the legislation would be passed by April 2025, but it faces delays due to concerns over security service amendments.
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The Hillsborough Law is meant to prevent cover-ups by requiring public authorities to be truthful in inquiries.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is accused of personally delaying the legislation.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged to pass the law by April 2025.
The law won't be passed before the current parliamentary session ends in May.
There is a dispute over an amendment related to the security services.
Mahmood has not met with victims' families recently, claiming discussions will continue with other ministers.
Campaigners say the delay is linked to a lack of agreement on the bill's final issues.
Prime Minister Starmer is accused of indecision regarding the disputed amendment.
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President Trump announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed to U.S. airports starting Monday to assist TSA officers, who have been working without pay during a partial Homeland Security shutdown. The plan is to have ICE agents help with tasks like guarding exit lanes and checking IDs, but they will not operate X-ray machines. Details such as which airports and the number of agents involved have not been provided.
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President Trump will send ICE agents to assist at U.S. airports due to a partial Homeland Security shutdown.
ICE agents will help TSA officers by guarding exit lanes and checking IDs.
The deployment does not include ICE agents operating X-ray machines.
The specific airports and number of agents involved have not been disclosed.
Training for TSA officers usually takes four to six months, which ICE agents have not completed.
President Trump mentioned a focus on arresting undocumented immigrants, especially those from Somalia, at airports.
The initiative follows political disagreements causing significant airport backlog.
Democrats and Republicans are at a standstill over funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new rule to modernize the U.S. health care claims process by using electronic transactions instead of fax machines and paper mail. This change aims to save taxpayers about $782 million each year and reduce administrative work for health providers.
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The new rule was announced on March 20, 2026, by CMS.
The rule is known as the Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures Final Rule.
It requires the use of electronic transactions for documents like medical records and lab results.
Standards for electronic signatures will ensure documents are secure and verified digitally.
The health care industry processes billions of faxed documents annually, leading to delays and extra costs.
The new rule is expected to save nearly $782 million a year.
The regulation will take effect on May 26, 2026, with full compliance required by May 26, 2028.
CMS aims to reduce paperwork so providers can focus more on patient care.
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Experts say that allergy season can be tough for many people in the U.S., with symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes caused by pollen. Climate change is making allergy seasons last longer, but new treatments are becoming more helpful. Tips for managing allergies include avoiding pollen, using proper medications, and consulting an allergist if symptoms are severe.
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Allergy season affects millions of Americans with symptoms like runny noses and itchy eyes.
Climate change is making allergy seasons longer and more severe.
Effective treatments for allergies have improved over the past decade.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks cities based on how challenging they are for allergy sufferers.
Pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds causes many allergy symptoms.
Pollen trackers are available to help people choose good times to be outdoors.
Keeping windows closed and changing clothes can help reduce exposure to pollen.
Over-the-counter nasal sprays and allergy pills are common treatments, but must be used correctly.
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Twenty airports in the United States use private companies to handle security checks instead of TSA staff. This has helped them avoid long lines seen at other airports during a government shutdown because private companies continue paying their employees.
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20 U.S. airports use private contractors instead of TSA for security.
These airports are part of the TSA's Screening Partnership Program (SPP).
Private companies at these airports follow all TSA security rules.
The use of private staff has prevented long lines at these airports during the government shutdown.
Airports in the SPP program reported having lines shorter than three minutes.
TSA workers have been unpaid since the Department of Homeland Security's partial shutdown.
Around 50,000 TSA employees are working without pay due to the shutdown.
President Donald Trump planned to send ICE agents to help TSA workers.
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A report shows that U.S. visa approvals dropped in 2025 since President Donald Trump took office again. New policies, including a travel ban and increased vetting procedures, have led to fewer visas being issued for permanent residents, students, and workers, particularly affecting citizens from countries like India and China.
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U.S. visa approvals decreased by 11% in 2025 compared to the same time in 2024.
A travel ban on 19 countries, mostly majority-Muslim, was set up in June 2025.
Visa approvals for citizens of India and China declined by 84,000.
There were fewer student visa interviews and increased vetting of social media accounts.
Permanent residency visa numbers fell, especially for certain workers and people from the Philippines, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Business and tourism visas dropped by 200,000 or 3.4% compared to the previous year.
The report said it's not clear how much the policies or anti-immigrant rhetoric reduced visa applications.
More people left the U.S. than entered in 2025, the first time this happened in 50 years.
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Savannah Guthrie and her family are asking the public to help find her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared seven weeks ago in Tucson, Arizona. Police believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted, but no suspects have been identified yet. The family is offering a reward for information that leads to her return.
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Nancy Guthrie has been missing since February 1, from Tucson, Arizona.
Police suspect she was abducted but have not identified any suspects.
Video footage shows a masked figure outside Nancy Guthrie's home.
The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her return.
There is also a $100,000 reward from the FBI.
Police found clues, including DNA evidence and alleged ransom notes.
Authorities, including the FBI, believe she was specifically targeted.
Savannah Guthrie and her family have made multiple appeals for help on social media.
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This episode of "Face the Nation" discusses the rising conflict involving Iran and how it is affecting the economy in the United States. A new CBS News poll shows that many Americans are worried about the war and higher gas prices. The show also features interviews with U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
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The Iranian conflict has recently escalated.
The war and increasing gas prices are causing economic worries among U.S. citizens.
A CBS News poll highlights the economic concerns linked to these issues.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz appeared on the show to discuss related topics.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was also a guest on the program.
The episode aired on CBS News on March 22.
"Face the Nation" is a news program hosted by Margaret Brennan.
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The United States is facing serious financial challenges, with high public debt and increasing deficits. Recent policy moves, such as funding military efforts and tax legislation, could worsen the situation. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts that debt levels will continue to rise significantly over the next decade.
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The U.S. public debt is high and still increasing.
The Trump administration requests $200 billion for the Iran war and weapon replenishment.
The Supreme Court blocked emergency tariffs, leading to legal disputes.
Recent tax laws could increase deficits by $3.4 trillion over ten years.
Deficits are expected to be around 6% of GDP annually for ten years.
Debt could reach 120% of GDP by 2036, up from about 100% now.
Social Security might run out of funds by 2032.
Interest rates and inflation have been higher than expected, affecting the debt situation.
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A bride-to-be, Claire Chaussee, found an error on her wedding invitations after receiving them. The date was wrong, showing Saturday instead of the correct day, Friday. Rather than pay for new invitations, she chose to correct the mistake by drawing a line through the incorrect wording before sending them out.
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Claire Chaussee is 25 years old and from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
She discovered the error on her wedding invitations only after receiving printed copies.
The invitations incorrectly mentioned the wedding date as a Saturday instead of the actual day, Friday.
Chaussee decided to manually correct the date on the invitations to avoid reprinting costs.
Her TikTok video about the mistake went viral with 3.4 million views.
Claire Chaussee is a professional volleyball player.
Many viewers on TikTok shared their own wedding planning mistakes in the comments.
An etiquette guide from The Knot suggests flexibility in planning wedding guest lists based on budget, venue size, and priorities.
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Large parts of the United States are expected to see an unusually hot and dry spring in 2026, with a predicted "heat dome" affecting temperatures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns that drought conditions are likely to worsen, particularly in the western and central U.S. The risk of flooding is expected to be low due to dry soils and little snowpack.
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NOAA predicts above-normal temperatures in spring 2026 for most of the U.S.
A "heat dome" might cause prolonged heat in many regions.
About 55% of the continental U.S. is currently experiencing drought.
Drought conditions may worsen in the Southwest, central Rockies, and south-central Plains.
The risk of spring flooding is low because of dry soils and little snowpack.
Factors like low snowpack and transitioning weather patterns are driving the heat forecast.
Potential effects of the heat include increased wildfire risk and stressed water resources.
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President Donald Trump announced that ICE will help TSA at airports due to the ongoing partial government shutdown. This decision comes as airports face challenges from the shutdown impacting TSA operations.
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President Trump announced ICE deployment at airports on Truth Social.
The assistance from ICE is in response to a partial government shutdown affecting airports.
TSA agents have continued to work despite the shutdown's impact.
President Trump mentioned Tom Homan as being in charge of this operation.
The decision aims to support TSA agents at airports across the country.
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Parts of the United States are expected to experience heavy snow, strong winds, and ice from Sunday into early next week, which may cause dangerous travel conditions. The National Weather Service has issued warnings for Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Hawaii, and Alaska, predicting significant snowfall and hazardous weather.
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The National Weather Service warns that up to 10 inches of snow could fall in some areas.
Maine could see between 2 to 8 inches of snow, impacting various counties until Monday morning.
Northern New Hampshire could receive up to 8 inches of snow, causing dangerous driving conditions.
The Big Island Summits in Hawaii might get up to 10 inches of snow with winds up to 60 mph.
Alaska areas such as Haines and Juneau are forecast to have up to 5 inches of snow and reduced visibility.
Northern New York's Adirondack region may get up to 7 inches of snow and ice by Monday morning.
Vermont's Green Mountains could see between 3 to 7 inches of snow, with the heaviest snowfall on Sunday.
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People in southeastern Nebraska have been told to stay indoors because smoke has caused air pollution to reach unhealthy levels. The smoke, from controlled fires and wind conditions, is especially harmful to people like the elderly and those with heart or lung problems.
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Southeastern Nebraska is under an air quality alert due to smoke-related pollution.
The National Weather Service says the air quality is "unhealthy" because of fine particle pollution (PM2.5).
PM2.5 particles are very small and can enter the lungs or bloodstream, causing health problems.
The smoke comes from controlled fires and wind patterns in the area.
People at risk, such as the elderly and those with pre-existing health issues, may experience symptoms like chest pain or trouble breathing.
Affected counties include Dodge, Douglas, Lancaster, and several others.
People in sensitive groups are advised to stay indoors with doors and windows closed.
Using air purifiers or filters is recommended to help keep indoor air clean.
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An 18-year-old Loyola University student named Sheridan Gorman was shot and killed at a beach near the university campus in Chicago. Police have arrested a 25-year-old man connected to the shooting but have not yet charged him.
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Sheridan Gorman was an 18-year-old student at Loyola University in Chicago.
She was shot and killed while walking with friends at Tobey Prinz Beach at around 1 a.m.
The shooting happened less than a mile from the university's campus.
A 25-year-old man from Rogers Park, Chicago, has been arrested in connection with the shooting.
Witnesses reported that a man in black clothes and a mask fired a gun at Gorman.
Surveillance video showed the suspect walking away and helped police identify him due to a noticeable limp.
Gorman's family released a statement about her death, expressing sorrow and noting her plans to see the Northern Lights with friends.
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