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TSA Delays Spark Controversy as Trump Eyes ICE Deployment

3/23/2026

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Travelers at U.S. airports face delays as more than 3,250 TSA officers were absent on March 21, 2026.
The absences followed a partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown that left TSA workers unpaid.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to airports unless Democrats reach a funding agreement.
Critics say ICE agents lack the necessary training for airport security.

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Story summary

Travelers at U.S. airports face delays as more than 3,250 TSA officers were absent on March 21, 2026.
The absences followed a partial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown that left TSA workers unpaid.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to airports unless Democrats reach a funding agreement.
Critics say ICE agents lack the necessary training for airport security.