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33 Days In: TSA Staffing Crisis Deepens Amid Shutdown

3/19/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security funding lapse reaches its 33rd day, prompting Sen. Markwayne Mullin to urge action.
Democrats push a funding bill for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) while not funding ICE and CBP.
The Trump administration, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, blamed Democrats for the shutdown and noted TSA workers are unpaid.
Staffing shortages worsen as over 366 TSA agents leave due to the shutdown.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security funding lapse reaches its 33rd day, prompting Sen. Markwayne Mullin to urge action.
Democrats push a funding bill for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) while not funding ICE and CBP.
The Trump administration, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, blamed Democrats for the shutdown and noted TSA workers are unpaid.
Staffing shortages worsen as over 366 TSA agents leave due to the shutdown.