Trump Rejects DHS Funding Plan, Airport Chaos Continues

On March 23rd, President Trump has rejected a Republican plan to ease the Department of Homeland Security funding fight, dragging out a partial, shut down that's causing major headaches at airports.

Unpaid TSA workers are calling out in droves, leading to hours-long security lines during peak travel times.

The proposal from Senate leaders would have funded most DHS parts right away, leaving immigration and customs enforcement for a later vote, with just A, simple majority.

But after weekend talks, Trump shot it down, demanding any deal include his Save America Act for stricter voter ID rules and limits on mail-in, ballots.

Democrats are pushing smaller bills, just for TSA and other non-immigration functions, while skipping extra ICE money.

Lawmakers from both sides are skeptical of Trump's idea to send ICE agents to airports to check IDs in free of TSA staff, saying those agents aren't, trained for security screening.

Administration officials like Board Advisor Tom Homan say would release TSA resources, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy insists there, exploring every option to cut disruptions.

Trump has even floated accepting a $5 billion cut ties funding if it means passing the Save Act.

With a March 27 deadline looming before Congress's two-week recess, pressure is building for a breakthrough as TSA workers face missing.

Another month of pay and travelers deal with more chaos.