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Story summary
- On March 19, 2026, Senators met border czar Tom Homan about the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reforms.
- Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) expressed hope for dialogue despite stalled negotiations.
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials reported rising sick calls among officers, creating security lines.
- House Democrats push a DHS funding vote without immigration enforcement.
- The shutdown strains federal workers, with missed paychecks and uncertainty.
