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House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
A lapse in government funding has caused misery at US airports, which are struggling to screen travelers US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel. The White House meanwhile said President Donald Trump on Friday signed a memorandum ordering his administration to resolve the "unprecedented emergency situation" and find the necessary available funds to pay TSA salaries. But it remained unclear where that money would come from. A partial government shutdown has left TSA staff -- who screen passengers, baggage and cargo -- working without pay since mid-February. The stalemate has led to long delays at several airports, where authorities have warned travelers to arrive hours earlier than usual because of long security lines. The funding dispute centered on demands by opposition Democrats for reforms of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency facing nationwide criticism of its aggressive tactics against immigrants and for the killings of two US citizens this year. Senators voted before dawn Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the TSA's parent agency, except ICE and US Border Patrol, for 2026. The bill would provide funding for TSA, the US Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, among other operations. It did not included Democrats' proposed reforms. The lack of ICE or Border Patrol funding would not bar them from conducting their operations because the Republican-controlled Congress directed substantial extra funding to those agencies in 2025. - 'Gambit' rejected - Johnson said Republicans would not go along with the Senate's effort. "This gambit that was done last night is a joke," Johnson told reporters, complaining that the Senate bill -- which passed by voice vote, meaning no senator objected -- left US borders insecure. US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson rejected a Senate-passed bill that would fund the Transportation Security Administration, claiming it leaves out funding for multiple agencies that do border or immigration work "We're not going to risk not funding the agencies that keep the American people safe." Instead, Johnson said his side will introduce a bill to extend current funding levels for all of DHS, including ICE and US Customs and Border Protection which oversees Border Patrol, for eight weeks, until May 22. "I spoke to the president a few moments ago. He understands exactly what we're doing and why, and he supports it," Johnson said. Trump previously said he would not sign a funding deal unless Congress also passes a contentious bill to overhaul how citizens register to vote in US elections. In his remarks Friday to reporters, Johnson made no mention of that effort. Trump's memorandum did not make clear precisely where his administration would come up with funding for TSA staff during the impasse. Republicans hold a majority in both congressional chambers, but due to Senate rules, a certain number of Democratic votes would be required to pass budget bills. Even if a new bill did clear the House, the Senate has adjourned for two full weeks, potentially meaning more dragged-out pain for air travelers and TSA workers. Johnson said senators could return to Capitol Hill and sign off, but Senate Democratic leadership said no way. A funding measure "that locks in the status quo is dead on arrival in the Senate, and Republicans know it," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. "Democrats will fund critical Homeland Security functions -- but we will not give a blank check to Trump´s lawless and deadly immigration militia without reforms." The political fight has deeply strained TSA services. Nearly 500 transportation security officers have quit, according to the White House, and unscheduled absences have surged since the partial shutdown began.
House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
WASHINGTON -- US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel. The White House meanwhile said President Donald Trump on Friday signed a memorandum ordering his administration to resolve the "unprecedented emergency situation" and find the necessary available funds to pay TSA salaries. But it remained unclear where that money would come from. A partial government shutdown has left TSA staff -- who screen passengers, baggage and cargo -- working without pay since mid-February. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The stalemate has led to long delays at several airports, where authorities have warned travelers to arrive hours earlier than usual because of long security lines. The funding dispute centered on demands by opposition Democrats for reforms of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency facing nationwide criticism of its aggressive tactics against immigrants and for the killings of two US citizens this year. Advertisement Senators voted before dawn Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the TSA's parent agency, except ICE and US Border Patrol, for 2026. The bill would provide funding for TSA, the US Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, among other operations. It did not included Democrats' proposed reforms. The lack of ICE or Border Patrol funding would not bar them from conducting their operations because the Republican-controlled Congress directed substantial extra funding to those agencies in 2025. 'Gambit' rejected Advertisement Johnson said Republicans would not go along with the Senate's effort. "This gambit that was done last night is a joke," Johnson told reporters, complaining that the Senate bill -- which passed by voice vote, meaning no senator objected -- left US borders insecure. "We're not going to risk not funding the agencies that keep the American people safe." Instead, Johnson said his side will introduce a bill to extend current funding levels for all of DHS, including ICE and US Customs and Border Protection which oversees Border Patrol, for eight weeks, until May 22. Advertisement "I spoke to the president a few moments ago. He understands exactly what we're doing and why, and he supports it," Johnson said. Trump previously said he would not sign a funding deal unless Congress also passes a contentious bill to overhaul how citizens register to vote in US elections. In his remarks Friday to reporters, Johnson made no mention of that effort. Trump's memorandum did not make clear precisely where his administration would come up with funding for TSA staff during the impasse. Advertisement Republicans hold a majority in both congressional chambers, but due to Senate rules, a certain number of Democratic votes would be required to pass budget bills. Even if a new bill did clear the House, the Senate has adjourned for two full weeks, potentially meaning more dragged-out pain for air travelers and TSA workers. Johnson said senators could return to Capitol Hill and sign off, but Senate Democratic leadership said no way. A funding measure "that locks in the status quo is dead on arrival in the Senate, and Republicans know it," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. Advertisement "Democrats will fund critical Homeland Security functions -- but we will not give a blank check to Trump's lawless and deadly immigration militia without reforms." The political fight has deeply strained TSA services. Nearly 500 transportation security officers have quit, according to the White House, and unscheduled absences have surged since the partial shutdown began.
Can't connect to Discord, X, or ChatGPT? Internet outage strikes multiple sites (Updated)
Multiple services across the internet are currently experiencing service interruptions. Update: March 27, 2026 (4:14 PM EST): While we still haven't gotten quite to the bottom of the root cause of this afternoon's outage, affected services look like they've largely been able to restore connectivity. Original article: March 27, 2026 (3:50 PM EST): The weekend is nearly upon us, and maybe you thought you'd get an early start, putting all your files aside for Monday and killing a few hours browsing the web. Well, for a whole lot of internet users, that's not exactly working as planned right now, as we appear to be in the midst of a moderately widespread outage.
Easter getaway begins with train chaos, soaring petrol prices & airport delays
AS TRAIN stations close, airports ramp up security checks and petrol prices rise holiday makers should prepare for travel chaos ahead of the bank holiday. Those planning to get away this week for Easter half term will have to allow extra time to allow for possible cancellations or unplanned queuing. A number of major railway stations across the UK will be closed in April, causing countless cancellations and significantly slower replacement bus services. Both London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly station are slashing parts of their service over the next couple of weekends. This will affect London commuters travelling north and Mancunian travellers going south. The closure of the line between London and Milton Keynes will severely impact services to and from one of the country's busiest stations, London Euston. The line which connects the North with the capital will be closed while the track undergoes upgrade works alongside 270 other projects set to take place over the Easter period. This comes as West Coast Main Line announced it will be spending £400million on investments. Some of these lines affected run also run through Clapham Junction and London Waterloo, which will cause chaos in the capital. Today holidaymakers who tried to escape before the weekend have been hit with unexpected delays. A fire was reported between Sittingbourne and Faversham, meaning all lines between Ramsgate and London St Pancras, including Charing Cross, Faversham, Victoria, and Dover Priory are closed. Disruption was expected until 4pm, but the fallout has continued into the early evening. Sadly driving to your destination might not be the solution to your travel nightmare. As petrol prices rise above 150p a litre for the first time in a year, motorists will have to pay eye-watering prices to travel. Diesel drivers could be hit even worse, as prices fuel approaches 180p a litre amid the conflict in the Middle East. RAC mobile servicing and repairs team leader Sean Kimberlin said: "Fuel prices may have risen sharply in recent weeks, but our research with drivers shows they are still determined to make the most of the Easter break. "Despite diesel costing around £19 more per tank than last year and petrol about £8 more, only a small number of people are actually changing their plans. "This year we're expecting one of the busiest Easter getaways since 2022, with planned leisure trips rising again for the second year running." He went on to explain that traffic is likely to build from Thursday as schools break up, and the M5 towards Devon and Cornwall and M25 are expected to be particularly congested. Kimberlin said: "The worst delays are expected from around 10am, so getting on the road early is still the best way to avoid the queues." For those holidaying abroad severe delays are also expected at airports, as new EU regulations security are put in place, expecting to increase passport control queues . From April 10, all EU airports will have a new Entry/Exit system implemented. The new system includes storing digital records of your passport, a photo of your face, and for those 12 and over, your fingerprints. Some airports across the continent have already begun the new checks, which are set to replace passport stamps. The system will echo the United States' border control, as biometric details including fingerprints will begin being taken. Minister for Border Security and Asylum, Alex Norris, said: "The EU's Entry/Exit System will be a significant change for Brits travelling this Easter. "Always check with your transport operator in case extra time may be needed, both for your return to the UK and travelling to the EU." The government has advised leaving up to four hours to get through queues in the airport in accordance with this new change.
P2P.me Team Discloses Polymarket Bets Tied to Funding Round
The P2P.me team opened positions on the Polymarket prediction platform to wager whether the project would hit its $6 million fundraising goal. The team behind the P2P.me decentralized trading platform disclosed that it opened positions on the Polymarket prediction market related to its recent capital raise. The team opened the positions 10 days before the raise went live, wagering whether the project would hit its $6 million fundraising target, according to a disclosure published on the X social media platform. At the time the positions were opened, P2P.me had only one "oral commitment" from venture firm Multicoin Capital for $3 million in funding, "no signed term sheets" and "no guaranteed allocations," the team said. However, the project only managed to raise $5.2 million in the funding round, which resulted in the market resolving to a "no." Following the outcome, the team said: "Trading on an outcome you can influence erodes trust. We don't believe we were trading on a done deal, but we recognize reasonable people can see it differently. We named the account "P2P Team" deliberately to give a marketing signal of our presence. But intent isn't the same as action. Not disclosing at the time was a mistake we own." Any profits made from the prediction market positions will be funneled back into the project's MetaDAO treasury, the reserve for the decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) governing the platform, the P2P.me team said. The team also said it is liquidating all open positions on Polymarket and adopting a "formal company policy" on prediction market trading activity. Cointelegraph reached out to P2P.me about the disclosure, but did not receive a response by the time of publication. Prediction markets have come under increased scrutiny from US lawmakers for insider trading activity, and in response, popular prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi have announced countermeasures to curb insider trading. Related: Federal regulation looms as 11 states go after prediction markets US lawmakers are seeking to restrict insider trading activity on prediction markets, particularly those linked to elections, legislation and geopolitical issues with national security implications. Congress members Adrian Smith and Nikki Budzinski introduced the "Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive Insider Congressional Trading Act," also known as the PREDICT Act, on Wednesday to ban the US president and lawmakers from prediction markets. A competing bill was also introduced on Thursday, aiming to curb political insider trading activity on prediction market platforms.
House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
A lapse in government funding has caused misery at US airports, which are struggling to screen travelers US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel.
ICE Invests Another $600 Million in Polymarket, Stake Reaches $1.64 Billion
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE:ICE) is stepping further into prediction markets, adding another $600 million investment into Polymarket and bringing its total exposure to roughly $1.64 billion. The move appears to complete the exchange operator's earlier plan announced in October, when it committed an initial $1 billion with the option to scale up to $2 billion over time. ICE also indicated it could purchase up to $40 million in Polymarket securities from existing holders, suggesting continued alignment with the platform's longer-term growth trajectory as capital continues to flow into this emerging segment. The broader backdrop points to rising investor interest in prediction markets, particularly following the 2024 US presidential election. Platforms offering binary, event-driven contracts across areas like geopolitics and sports have seen increased participation, with Polymarket competitor Kalshi raising more than $1 billion at a $22 billion valuation in its latest funding round. That momentum could reflect a growing view among investors that prediction markets are evolving into a scalable, high-demand category, even as policymakers flag potential risks tied to insider trading and market manipulation. Regulation remains a developing piece of the story. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has recently issued its first guidance on insider trading for event contracts, while maintaining a relatively hands-off approach to the sector so far. At the same time, leaders from traditional futures exchanges have pushed for tighter oversight, particularly around how prediction markets list contracts without explicit approval. Polymarket currently operates its primary platform offshore and does not accept US-based users, but is also building a US-regulated exchange that would fall under CFTC oversight, potentially shaping how the platform navigates the next phase of industry regulation.
House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel.
House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
A lapse in government funding has caused misery at US airports, which are struggling to screen travelers US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel.
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House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson rejected a Senate-passed bill that would fund the Transportation Security Administration, claiming it leaves out funding for multiple agencies that do border or immigration work US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel. The White House meanwhile said President Donald Trump on Friday signed a memorandum ordering his administration to resolve the "unprecedented emergency situation" and find the necessary available funds to pay TSA salaries. But it remained unclear where that money would come from. A partial government shutdown has left TSA staff -- who screen passengers, baggage and cargo -- working without pay since mid-February. The stalemate has led to long delays at several airports, where authorities have warned travelers to arrive hours earlier than usual because of long security lines. The funding dispute centered on demands by opposition Democrats for reforms of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency facing nationwide criticism of its aggressive tactics against immigrants and for the killings of two US citizens this year. Senators voted before dawn Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the TSA's parent agency, except ICE and US Border Patrol, for 2026. The bill would provide funding for TSA, the US Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, among other operations. It did not included Democrats' proposed reforms. The lack of ICE or Border Patrol funding would not bar them from conducting their operations because the Republican-controlled Congress directed substantial extra funding to those agencies in 2025. - 'Gambit' rejected - Johnson said Republicans would not go along with the Senate's effort. "This gambit that was done last night is a joke," Johnson told reporters, complaining that the Senate bill -- which passed by voice vote, meaning no senator objected -- left US borders insecure. "We're not going to risk not funding the agencies that keep the American people safe." Instead, Johnson said his side will introduce a bill to extend current funding levels for all of DHS, including ICE and US Customs and Border Protection which oversees Border Patrol, for eight weeks, until May 22. "I spoke to the president a few moments ago. He understands exactly what we're doing and why, and he supports it," Johnson said. Trump previously said he would not sign a funding deal unless Congress also passes a contentious bill to overhaul how citizens register to vote in US elections. In his remarks Friday to reporters, Johnson made no mention of that effort. Trump's memorandum did not make clear precisely where his administration would come up with funding for TSA staff during the impasse. Republicans hold a majority in both congressional chambers, but due to Senate rules, a certain number of Democratic votes would be required to pass budget bills. Even if a new bill did clear the House, the Senate has adjourned for two full weeks, potentially meaning more dragged-out pain for air travelers and TSA workers. Johnson said senators could return to Capitol Hill and sign off, but Senate Democratic leadership said no way. A funding measure "that locks in the status quo is dead on arrival in the Senate, and Republicans know it," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. "Democrats will fund critical Homeland Security functions -- but we will not give a blank check to Trump's lawless and deadly immigration militia without reforms." The political fight has deeply strained TSA services. Nearly 500 transportation security officers have quit, according to the White House, and unscheduled absences have surged since the partial shutdown began.
House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
A lapse in government funding has caused misery at US airports, which are struggling to screen travelers US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel. The White House meanwhile said President Donald Trump on Friday signed a memorandum ordering his administration to resolve the "unprecedented emergency situation" and find the necessary available funds to pay TSA salaries. But it remained unclear where that money would come from. A partial government shutdown has left TSA staff -- who screen passengers, baggage and cargo -- working without pay since mid-February. The stalemate has led to long delays at several airports, where authorities have warned travelers to arrive hours earlier than usual because of long security lines. The funding dispute centered on demands by opposition Democrats for reforms of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency facing nationwide criticism of its aggressive tactics against immigrants and for the killings of two US citizens this year. Senators voted before dawn Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the TSA's parent agency, except ICE and US Border Patrol, for 2026. The bill would provide funding for TSA, the US Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, among other operations. It did not included Democrats' proposed reforms. The lack of ICE or Border Patrol funding would not bar them from conducting their operations because the Republican-controlled Congress directed substantial extra funding to those agencies in 2025. - 'Gambit' rejected - Johnson said Republicans would not go along with the Senate's effort. "This gambit that was done last night is a joke," Johnson told reporters, complaining that the Senate bill -- which passed by voice vote, meaning no senator objected -- left US borders insecure. "We're not going to risk not funding the agencies that keep the American people safe." Instead, Johnson said his side will introduce a bill to extend current funding levels for all of DHS, including ICE and US Customs and Border Protection which oversees Border Patrol, for eight weeks, until May 22. "I spoke to the president a few moments ago. He understands exactly what we're doing and why, and he supports it," Johnson said. Trump previously said he would not sign a funding deal unless Congress also passes a contentious bill to overhaul how citizens register to vote in US elections. In his remarks Friday to reporters, Johnson made no mention of that effort. Trump's memorandum did not make clear precisely where his administration would come up with funding for TSA staff during the impasse. Republicans hold a majority in both congressional chambers, but due to Senate rules, a certain number of Democratic votes would be required to pass budget bills. Even if a new bill did clear the House, the Senate has adjourned for two full weeks, potentially meaning more dragged-out pain for air travelers and TSA workers. Johnson said senators could return to Capitol Hill and sign off, but Senate Democratic leadership said no way. A funding measure "that locks in the status quo is dead on arrival in the Senate, and Republicans know it," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. "Democrats will fund critical Homeland Security functions -- but we will not give a blank check to Trump's lawless and deadly immigration militia without reforms." The political fight has deeply strained TSA services. Nearly 500 transportation security officers have quit, according to the White House, and unscheduled absences have surged since the partial shutdown began.
House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
A lapse in government funding has caused misery at US airports, which are struggling to screen travelers US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel.
House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
A lapse in government funding has caused misery at US airports, which are struggling to screen travelers US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel. The White House meanwhile said President Donald Trump on Friday signed a memorandum ordering his administration to resolve the "unprecedented emergency situation" and find the necessary available funds to pay TSA salaries. But it remained unclear where that money would come from. A partial government shutdown has left TSA staff -- who screen passengers, baggage and cargo -- working without pay since mid-February. The stalemate has led to long delays at several airports, where authorities have warned travelers to arrive hours earlier than usual because of long security lines. The funding dispute centered on demands by opposition Democrats for reforms of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), an agency facing nationwide criticism of its aggressive tactics against immigrants and for the killings of two US citizens this year. Senators voted before dawn Friday to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the TSA's parent agency, except ICE and US Border Patrol, for 2026. The bill would provide funding for TSA, the US Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, among other operations. It did not included Democrats' proposed reforms. The lack of ICE or Border Patrol funding would not bar them from conducting their operations because the Republican-controlled Congress directed substantial extra funding to those agencies in 2025. - 'Gambit' rejected - Johnson said Republicans would not go along with the Senate's effort. "This gambit that was done last night is a joke," Johnson told reporters, complaining that the Senate bill -- which passed by voice vote, meaning no senator objected -- left US borders insecure. "We're not going to risk not funding the agencies that keep the American people safe." Instead, Johnson said his side will introduce a bill to extend current funding levels for all of DHS, including ICE and US Customs and Border Protection which oversees Border Patrol, for eight weeks, until May 22. "I spoke to the president a few moments ago. He understands exactly what we're doing and why, and he supports it," Johnson said. Trump previously said he would not sign a funding deal unless Congress also passes a contentious bill to overhaul how citizens register to vote in US elections. In his remarks Friday to reporters, Johnson made no mention of that effort. Trump's memorandum did not make clear precisely where his administration would come up with funding for TSA staff during the impasse. Republicans hold a majority in both congressional chambers, but due to Senate rules, a certain number of Democratic votes would be required to pass budget bills. Even if a new bill did clear the House, the Senate has adjourned for two full weeks, potentially meaning more dragged-out pain for air travelers and TSA workers. Johnson said senators could return to Capitol Hill and sign off, but Senate Democratic leadership said no way. A funding measure "that locks in the status quo is dead on arrival in the Senate, and Republicans know it," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. "Democrats will fund critical Homeland Security functions -- but we will not give a blank check to Trump's lawless and deadly immigration militia without reforms." The political fight has deeply strained TSA services. Nearly 500 transportation security officers have quit, according to the White House, and unscheduled absences have surged since the partial shutdown began.
House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
A lapse in government funding has caused misery at US airports, which are struggling to screen travelers US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down a Senate effort to end a weeks-long budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the lapse in federal funding. The speaker of the House, Republican Mike Johnson, blasted the Senate bill as a "joke" and said his side would introduce competing legislation that would fully fund Transportation Security Administration staff as well as immigration agents and Border Patrol personnel.
House Republicans reject Senate bid to end US airport chaos
US House Republicans on Friday effectively shot down an effort by the Senate to end a budget standoff that has forced thousands of airport security staff to work without pay, likely extending the partial government shutdown. A lapse in federal funding has left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff -- who screen passengers, baggage and cargo -- working without pay since mid-February. The stalemate has led to long delays at several airports, where authorities have warned travelers to arrive hours earlier than usual because of long security lines. The funding dispute centered on demands by opposition Democrats for reforms of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authority, which has faced nationwide criticism of its aggressive tactics against immigrants and for the killings of two US citizens this year. Senators voted before dawn Friday to fund all of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the TSA's parent agency, except ICE and the Border Patrol, for 2026. The bill would provide funding for TSA, the US Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, among other operations. The compromise measure would have to now pass the House of Representatives, but many Republicans in the chamber warned Friday that it lacked sufficient support. "We're not accepting the garbage from the Senate," House Republican Chip Roy said on X, adding: "We'll send something back to stand with @CBP & @ICEgov," referring to US Customs and Border Patrol. The House's Republican leaders have indicated they instead will introduce a bill to extend funding for all of DHS for 60 days while a solution is worked out, but it appears unlikely that Democrats will accept such a proposal. Republicans hold a majority in both chambers of Congress, but due to Senate rules, a certain number of Democratic votes would be required to pass budget bills. And even if a new bill did clear the House, the Senate has adjourned for two full weeks, potentially meaning more dragged-out pain for air travelers and TSA workers. The political fight has deeply strained TSA services. More than 300 TSA staff have quit and unscheduled absences have surged since the partial shutdown began, leading to extended flight delays and airports struggling to screen travelers. The federal government began deploying ICE agents to assist in providing airport security, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats, rights activists and some Republicans, who warn ICE personnel are not trained for such work and that it risks escalating tensions in already stressed environments. President Donald Trump, who promised on Thursday to pay TSA personnel, previously said he would not sign a funding deal unless Congress also passes a contentious bill to overhaul how citizens register to vote in US elections.
Jillian Michaels Shreds Democrats Sowing Chaos With Fearmongering Over ICE At Airports
Screenshot/Rumble/YouTube/Actual Friends and The Rubin Report Fitness expert Jillian Michaels denounced Democrats for their alarmist rhetoric about President Donald Trump deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports during a Friday episode of "Actual Friends." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claimed on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday that life had become "more chaotic" and "extreme" since Republicans gained power, suggesting ICE agents could victimize and murder Americans at airports. Michaels said on the podcast that Jeffries' remarks were outrageous and exemplified how Democrats were causing "chaos." "You know, what pissed me off a ton is that he's, 'Oh, life has become more chaotic and more extreme.' I'm like, 'But here you are making sure to inject a new round of fear into people over federal law enforcement officers killing them as they go to take a flight for spring break,'" Michaels said. "You don't think that's extreme or it's going to make things chaotic?" "Like, all of this chaos is created by them ... it's just so infuriating," she added. "And the problem is that people are dying over it, but you are contributing to this massive powder keg." Michaels suggested that Democrats' rhetoric contributed to the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents in January. She said they believed they were "fighting the Gestapo." The Trump administration deployed ICE agents on Monday to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents as airports face long lines due to the partial government shutdown, which has left TSA officers without pay. Senate Democrats voted to shut down DHS in February after the Pretti and Good shootings, demanding a list of immigration reforms in return for fully funding the department. Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker also repeatedly expressed "outrage" during a Monday press conference at Newark Airport after the Trump administration deployed the ICE agents to airports. "He's taking the very same agency that has been bursting into our schools, into our churches, into our hospitals, into our courts, and even to the homes of Americans," Booker said. "He's taking that agency that is reckless and out of control and bringing them to our airports under the lie that somehow this is going to help deal with the long lines that he created in the first place. This is an outrage." Comedian Adam Carolla rebuked Booker for his hysteria during a Friday episode of "The Adam & Dr. Drew Show," calling him "a fucking pussy" and accusing him of "lying about everything he's saying." White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted on Wednesday that airport wait times had decreased amid the deployment of ICE agents, but said that the administration hoped for more progress.
Jillian Michaels Shreds Democrats Sowing Chaos With Fearmongering Over ICE At Airports
Fitness expert Jillian Michaels denounced Democrats for their alarmist rhetoric about President Donald Trump deploying Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports during a Friday episode of "Actual Friends." House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claimed on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday that life had become "more chaotic" and "extreme" since Republicans gained power, suggesting ICE agents could victimize and murder Americans at airports. Michaels said on the podcast that Jeffries' remarks were outrageous and exemplified how Democrats were causing "chaos." (RELATED: Elon Musk Offers To Pay Salaries Of TSA Agents Working Through Government Funding Impasse) "You know, what pissed me off a ton is that he's, 'Oh, life has become more chaotic and more extreme.' I'm like, 'But here you are making sure to inject a new round of fear into people over federal law enforcement officers killing them as they go to take a flight for spring break,'" Michaels said. "You don't think that's extreme or it's going to make things chaotic?" "Like, all of this chaos is created by them ... it's just so infuriating," she added. "And the problem is that people are dying over it, but you are contributing to this massive powder keg." Michaels suggested that Democrats' rhetoric contributed to the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents in January. She said they believed they were "fighting the Gestapo." The Trump administration deployed ICE agents on Monday to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents as airports face long lines due to the partial government shutdown, which has left TSA officers without pay. Senate Democrats voted to shut down DHS in February after the Pretti and Good shootings, demanding a list of immigration reforms in return for fully funding the department. Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker also repeatedly expressed "outrage" during a Monday press conference at Newark Airport after the Trump administration deployed the ICE agents to airports. "He's taking the very same agency that has been bursting into our schools, into our churches, into our hospitals, into our courts, and even to the homes of Americans," Booker said. "He's taking that agency that is reckless and out of control and bringing them to our airports under the lie that somehow this is going to help deal with the long lines that he created in the first place. This is an outrage." Comedian Adam Carolla rebuked Booker for his hysteria during a Friday episode of "The Adam & Dr. Drew Show," calling him "a fucking pussy" and accusing him of "lying about everything he's saying." White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted on Wednesday that airport wait times had decreased amid the deployment of ICE agents, but said that the administration hoped for more progress. All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation, an independent and nonpartisan newswire service, is available without charge to any legitimate news publisher that can provide a large audience. All republished articles must include our logo, our reporter's byline and their DCNF affiliation. For any questions about our guidelines or partnering with us, please contact [email protected].
Judge Freezes Anthropic Ban, Slams Trump Administration for 'First Amendment Retaliation'
eWeek content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More A San Francisco judge just threw a massive wrench into President Donald Trump's plan to blacklist AI powerhouse Anthropic, ruling that the government's attempt to "cripple" the company looked more like political revenge than national security. On Thursday, US District Judge Rita Lin granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction, temporarily freezing a series of government actions that had effectively barred federal agencies and military contractors from using the company's Claude AI models. The ruling follows a high-stakes standoff over how much control the Pentagon should have over artificial intelligence. In a strong-worded 43-page order, Judge Lin didn't mince words about the administration's tactics. She suggested the government was punishing the startup simply for standing its ground during contract negotiations. "Punishing Anthropic for bringing public scrutiny to the government's contracting position is classic illegal First Amendment retaliation," Lin wrote in the order. The judge was particularly critical of the government's decision to label Anthropic a "supply chain risk," a designation usually reserved for foreign adversaries. She pushed back against the idea that a domestic company could be treated as a threat just for having a policy disagreement. "Nothing in the governing statute supports the Orwellian notion that an American company may be branded a potential adversary and saboteur of the U.S. for expressing disagreement with the government," Lin stated. The fight over AI guardrails The legal battle began after negotiations over a $200 million contract soured last year. Anthropic wanted guarantees that its technology wouldn't be used for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. The Department of Defense (which the administration has begun calling the Department of War) argued it needed unrestricted access for all "lawful purposes." When talks stalled, the administration's response was swift. President Trump took to Truth Social to order agencies to "immediately cease" using Anthropic, writing: "WE will decide the fate of our Country -- NOT some out-of-control, Radical Left AI company run by people who have no idea what the real World is all about." Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth followed up by labeling the company a security risk, a move Anthropic argued caused "reputational harm" and cost them hundreds of millions in potential business. A symbolic and financial boost While the ruling is a major win for Anthropic, it's not a final victory. The judge put the order on hold for seven days to allow the government time to appeal. She also clarified that while the government can't use the "supply chain risk" label to ban the company, it isn't strictly forced to buy Anthropic's products. In a statement following the ruling, Anthropic expressed relief: "While this case was necessary to protect Anthropic, our customers, and our partners, our focus remains on working productively with the government to ensure all Americans benefit from safe, reliable AI," the company said per Bloomberg. On the other side, the administration remains defiant. Emil Michael, the under secretary of defense for research and engineering, called the decision "a disgrace" on X, claiming "there are dozens of factual errors" in the judgment. The government has until April 6 to provide a report detailing how it has complied with the judge's ruling. Meanwhile, Anthropic is fighting a second, parallel battle in a DC appeals court to fully overturn the Pentagon's determination.
Market Chaos: Wall Street's Plunge Amid Middle East Tensions | Headlines
Amid ongoing Middle East conflict, U.S. stocks hit a six-month low with declines driven by megacap stocks. Markets showed minimal relief despite geopolitical tensions, including President Trump's ultimatum to Iran. Oil prices surged, and inflation fears grew as financial markets faced a turbulent period. U.S. stocks took a nosedive on Friday, with Americans closely watching as the three major indexes fell to their weakest points in over six months. Factors include U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement towards Iran and fluctuating energy prices amid Middle East unrest that also impacted global oil prices. Market participants remain uncertain as the Nasdaq entered correction territory, amidst volatility and inflation anxiety.
