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White House Proposes Body Cameras Amid DHS Funding Crisis

3/19/2026

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The White House proposed expanding body camera use for Department of Homeland Security officers and limiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids to resolve the DHS funding shutdown.
Democrats demand accountability after DHS incidents, while Republicans have not agreed to requests like banning agent face coverings.
The impasse has led to missed paychecks for TSA employees since February 14.
More than 300 TSA employees have quit since shutdown began.

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Story summary

The White House proposed expanding body camera use for Department of Homeland Security officers and limiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids to resolve the DHS funding shutdown.
Democrats demand accountability after DHS incidents, while Republicans have not agreed to requests like banning agent face coverings.
The impasse has led to missed paychecks for TSA employees since February 14.
More than 300 TSA employees have quit since shutdown began.