March 9, 2026
DHS hammers Dems over airport security lines amid funding lapse
The Department of Homeland Security blamed Democrats for long TSA security lines amid the funding lapse, calling for them to fund the department.
TL;DR
- DHS blames Democrats for long TSA security lines and missed flights during peak travel.
- TSA officers are working without pay and facing missed paychecks, leading to financial hardship and staffing shortages.
- DHS calls on Democrats to fund the department, accusing them of playing politics with national security.
- Spring break travel is being impacted by the shutdown, with Americans missing flights.
- President Trump announced Markwayne Mullin as the new Homeland Security secretary, with Kristi Noem moving to a special envoy role.
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