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Updated: Apr 24, 2026 – 25 episodes
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“… and we will show up. When we're not showing up, it's because we can't show up. We don't have gas money. TSA workers will receive back pay after the shutdown. but Angela says that many TSA employees need a consistent income. They live paycheck to paycheck. A first-year TSA agent living in Washington, D.C. will make a base yearly salary under $50,000. Even if they came to an agreement today, it still takes a while to pay us. So, you know, that's not going to repair our credit reports. That's not going to pay our late dealings. That's not going to find me new child care. It's not going to ever put me …”
“… of it. TSA officer Angela Grana is also with the union that represents airport security employees. She says that TSA workers want to show up to work, but they can't make ends meet. We're sworn officers. We swear that we will take care of our jobs and we will show up. When we're not showing up, it's because we can't show up. We don't have gas money. TSA workers will receive back pay after the shutdown. but Angela says that many TSA employees need a consistent income. They live paycheck to paycheck. A first-year TSA agent living in Washington, D.C. will make a base yearly salary under $50,000. Even if they came to an agreement today, it still takes a while to pay us. So, you know, that's not going to repair our credit reports. That's not going to pay our late dealings. That's not going to find me new child care. It's not going to ever put me whole again. This financial stress is why many TSA workers are rethinking their careers. Thousands of employees have called off work and hundreds have left the agency since the beginning of the shutdown. A lot of them have made the choice and these are seasoned employees that have a lot of skills to leave the agency altogether That leaving a career …”
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The financial stress on TSA workers during the shutdown is causing seasoned employees to leave, which could compromise airport security long-term.
Deploying ICE agents to assist at airports is ineffective and creates resentment among TSA workers, exacerbating the crisis rather than resolving it.
“… about to go on spring break from working so hard no yeah so they leave for spring break this weekend um and there's still no vote to end the shutdown that's been going on for 42 days i believe um it's causing tsa lines and and so what do they do they they put can we pull the chat real quick yeah i got a question for you guys about this TSA shit. How many of you guys have been traveling recently? Is this TSA line thing a real thing? Yeah, dude, I've been seeing that too. Because I've been hearing people say that it's not real. It's fine. Like all of our people here that travel literally every …”
“… I don't see them as being on the top of that list um you know but DHS is shut down right and so ice is kind of restricted I've seen a lot of uh a lot of issues there and one of those things being on the TSA situation um because did you know the congress about to go on spring break from working so hard no yeah so they leave for spring break this weekend um and there's still no vote to end the shutdown that's been going on for 42 days i believe um it's causing tsa lines and and so what do they do they they put can we pull the chat real quick yeah i got a question for you guys about this TSA shit. How many of you guys have been traveling recently? Is this TSA line thing a real thing? Yeah, dude, I've been seeing that too. Because I've been hearing people say that it's not real. It's fine. Like all of our people here that travel literally every single week. We have hundreds of people that travel every week. All of them are saying that that's not been happening. Yeah, like where is this happening at? Yeah. So is that is that a like have you guys seen this in real life or not? yeah sam aniston said yes hit miss i mean is it more than normal because tsa lines always suck you know it's real …”
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The TSA line delays during the government shutdown are being overblown and not as widespread as reported.
“… I mean, look, the reality of it is this is the folks that are traveling today going to airports. Man, it's a terrible time to be. This is 38 days of shutdown. How long do you think this lasts, Pat? FYI, United Airlines just announced that they're decreasing their amount of flights. And some people are saying some airports may shut down during this time. Oh, wow. And this is actual, it's gotten to that point. I don't know if there's a story that says that, Rob, but I read it somewhere that some airports are planning on fully shutting down and saying until we get it together. Can you imagine if all of …”
“… what you're selling, then you need mob rule and more mob just to blindly vote. So if you can't sell the independents that are there, then you just need a bigger mob on the other side to blindly vote. And that's what illegal immigration does. Yeah. I mean, look, the reality of it is this is the folks that are traveling today going to airports. Man, it's a terrible time to be. This is 38 days of shutdown. How long do you think this lasts, Pat? FYI, United Airlines just announced that they're decreasing their amount of flights. And some people are saying some airports may shut down during this time. Oh, wow. And this is actual, it's gotten to that point. I don't know if there's a story that says that, Rob, but I read it somewhere that some airports are planning on fully shutting down and saying until we get it together. Can you imagine if all of a sudden there's no travel? Some smaller airports are saying this is not sustainable.”
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The government shutdown and TSA worker pay issues are being manipulated by Democrats to gain political leverage, harming travelers in the process.
“… And according to Sean Duffy, by the way, that problem's not about to get better, it's about to get worse. Some 400 TSA officers have quit since the shutdown began. You said that the lines we've been seeing so far will be child's play if this goes on much longer. How bad is it going to get? How bad is it going to be this week? So I think as we look forward to Friday, that's when the next paycheck should come. And if this Homeland Security funding isn't resolved, I think you're going to see more TSA agents as we come to Thursday, Friday, Saturday of next week. They're going to quit or they're not …”
“… to the modern Democrat Party, and brings us to a living hell you may have gone through, or at least you've witnessed, at least on social media, over the past week or two. Three, four, five-hour lines at the airport. Lines wrapping around the airport. And according to Sean Duffy, by the way, that problem's not about to get better, it's about to get worse. Some 400 TSA officers have quit since the shutdown began. You said that the lines we've been seeing so far will be child's play if this goes on much longer. How bad is it going to get? How bad is it going to be this week? So I think as we look forward to Friday, that's when the next paycheck should come. And if this Homeland Security funding isn't resolved, I think you're going to see more TSA agents as we come to Thursday, Friday, Saturday of next week. They're going to quit or they're not going to show up. A lot of the starting salaries at TSA, they're right around $50,000. So if you live in one of the big cities of America, LA or New York or Miami, it's hard for these individuals already to make their ends meet. But without getting paychecks, it's even that much more challenging. And so they're going to take other jobs to put food on …”
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We're facing potential airport chaos with TSA shutdowns leading to longer wait times. As funding issues continue, over 400 TSA officers have already quit, and the situation is expected to worsen. If the government shutdown persists, more TSA agents may leave their posts, resulting in even longer lines for travelers.
“you know i wonder if this dhs shutdown has everything to do with ice and doesn't also kill a few birds with the same stone you know you you're hurting the entire infrastructure here you've got DHS you've got a lot of people who are working on hey, who's funding the No Kings? who's watching over the terror cells that are here in America? you've got to remember, chaos is the operative word of the left right now so I'm not sure that it's just ice but ice is bad enough ice is bad enough …”
“you know i wonder if this dhs shutdown has everything to do with ice and doesn't also kill a few birds with the same stone you know you you're hurting the entire infrastructure here you've got DHS you've got a lot of people who are working on hey, who's funding the No Kings? who's watching over the terror cells that are here in America? you've got to remember, chaos is the operative word of the left right now so I'm not sure that it's just ice but ice is bad enough ice is bad enough I was up in Urbana, Illinois this weekend. I flew up on Friday to meet with an angel dad. His daughter was having her, I think, 21st or 22nd, 21st birthday on Saturday. She didn't make it because she was killed by an illegal alien. I asked to meet with him. He said, I'll meet with you if you'll meet at the corner where my daughter was killed. so …”
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The DHS shutdown is not just about ICE; it has dire implications for public safety and national security. A heartbreaking story from Urbana, Illinois, highlights the tragic loss of a young woman killed by an illegal alien, raising questions about the state's failure to protect its citizens and provide support for vulnerable individuals. This incident underscores the chaos that could ensue if the DHS continues to falter in its responsibilities.
“… have hissy fits. He just goes on shows and says what he thinks. Here he is with Jake Tapper explaining that yeah if you guys are going to keep the government shut down well ICE which again is funded We going to send them to the airport and they will do the job that you ding won What have ICE agents at airports been doing What have they actually accomplished? Well, look, the wait lines have decreased. I was in Houston, wait lines decreased in about half. We got additional agents going to Baltimore yesterday to bring those lines down. But we can check IDs before they get to that machine. We can cover …”
“So the Republican or the Democrats, all they're doing, as Jennings points out, they're just having a little hissy fit. That is all they are doing. Tom Homan, a man who does not have hissy fits. He just goes on shows and says what he thinks. Here he is with Jake Tapper explaining that yeah if you guys are going to keep the government shut down well ICE which again is funded We going to send them to the airport and they will do the job that you ding won What have ICE agents at airports been doing What have they actually accomplished? Well, look, the wait lines have decreased. I was in Houston, wait lines decreased in about half. We got additional agents going to Baltimore yesterday to bring those lines down. But we can check IDs before they get to that machine. We can cover exits to make sure that people don't enter through the exits. That takes that TSA agent off that security line and put him on the x-ray machine. We're plugging other security holes. We want to keep the airport safe. So we're doing the job TSA is asking us to do so their officers can get back to main screening. Yeah. I won't even tell you the usual …”
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ICE agents are stepping in to manage airport security during the government shutdown, alleviating long wait times caused by unpaid TSA workers. Tom Homan explains how ICE is effectively supporting security operations, while Democrats criticize their involvement. This situation highlights the tension between government efficiency and political disagreements.
“… the clip? ICE is already funded, the big beautiful bill. They have their money. No no Dan they not funded The Democrats said they shutting down the government over ICE funding They are not The Democrats are shutting down the government over an additional supplemental not the money to fund ICE operations I want you to understand that That's not what's happening. So what are they shutting the government down for? Because they want you to hurt. That's why. Here's John Corral. Check this out. You have fought and blocked the funding for the Department of Homeland Security because you object, as you just …”
“… loser zero. Here he is on ABC with John Carl. Again, John Carl, no big conservative commentator. Dude doesn't work for Breitbart. Here he is like, hey man, just to be clear, ICE is already funded through 2029. Does everybody get that before I play the clip? ICE is already funded, the big beautiful bill. They have their money. No no Dan they not funded The Democrats said they shutting down the government over ICE funding They are not The Democrats are shutting down the government over an additional supplemental not the money to fund ICE operations I want you to understand that That's not what's happening. So what are they shutting the government down for? Because they want you to hurt. That's why. Here's John Corral. Check this out. You have fought and blocked the funding for the Department of Homeland Security because you object, as you just outlined, to what ICE has been doing, and you wanted to force changes. And yet, the only thing that has been assured throughout all of this is that ICE already has the money. Because as you said, $75 billion passed in the budget bill last year. So you're holding up the entirety of the Department of Homeland Security because you object to ICE and you …”
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Senator Chris Van Hollen claims the government shutdown is over ICE funding, but the truth is that ICE is fully funded through 2029. The Democrats are leveraging this chaos to push their agenda, using the media to create a narrative that blames Trump for the turmoil. This manipulation is about making Americans suffer for political leverage, not about funding issues.
“… reconciliation process we are going to fund ICE and CBP for the next 10 years but right now unfortunately we just crossed so 44 days is the longest government shutdown in American history the old record was the Schumer shutdown right before election day last year that was 43 days so we've now crossed the line and unless something dramatically changes This will continue at least another two weeks Yeah, another two weeks And that's the part that I think so many Americans are frustrated about But like you said, the lines though will go down during that next two week period Yes, but it may take some time Remember …”
“… the White House was willing to do it because they're like, oh, we've got all the money we need for right now. So even though the Democrats' talking point is we defunded ICE, they wouldn't have taken a penny away from ICE and we've already started the reconciliation process we are going to fund ICE and CBP for the next 10 years but right now unfortunately we just crossed so 44 days is the longest government shutdown in American history the old record was the Schumer shutdown right before election day last year that was 43 days so we've now crossed the line and unless something dramatically changes This will continue at least another two weeks Yeah, another two weeks And that's the part that I think so many Americans are frustrated about But like you said, the lines though will go down during that next two week period Yes, but it may take some time Remember we've had about 500 TSA agents That's what I was going to ask you So what are you being told And have you talked to who's in charge of Transportation Secretary and others at Homeland Security You've got Mark Wayne there now I mean, the idea that this is going to just get instantly fixed overnight Mike, that's not reality.”
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The ongoing government shutdown is likely to persist due to political stalemates, with significant frustration among Americans as essential services remain unfunded.
“… the chaos has descended to the point that some airports were reporting four or five hour wait times at security. And this is all being blamed on the government shutdown of course But if you look back at all previous government shutdowns in American history you not going to find anything like the breakdown that currently taking place in Congress which is now resulting in those five TSA lines at major airports all over the country Now, to give you just one example of how bad it's gotten, a reporter at Reason Magazine in New Orleans wrote, quote, I arrived at the airport three hours and 40 minutes before my …”
“Well, if you've been in an airport at any point over the past few weeks, then you know that they are a disaster zone right now, even more than they usually are. Over the weekend, the chaos has descended to the point that some airports were reporting four or five hour wait times at security. And this is all being blamed on the government shutdown of course But if you look back at all previous government shutdowns in American history you not going to find anything like the breakdown that currently taking place in Congress which is now resulting in those five TSA lines at major airports all over the country Now, to give you just one example of how bad it's gotten, a reporter at Reason Magazine in New Orleans wrote, quote, I arrived at the airport three hours and 40 minutes before my flight. I ran up to the gate, no exaggeration, as they were about to give my seat away on the last flight out. The highest call-out rates among TSA agents this weekend were at the following airports. Houston Hobby Airport, where 47% of TSA agents didn't show up for work. George Bush Intercontinental Airport, also in Houston, 42% call-out rate. New …”
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The TSA chaos is a direct result of the Democrats' open borders agenda, prioritizing foreigners over American citizens.
The TSA chaos is a direct result of Democrats prioritizing a 'foreigners first' ideology over American citizens, causing airport dysfunction.
“… We only have 53 Republicans. So saying Congress is not doing its job is inaccurate. The Republicans, we are here, we are voting. And the reason this shutdown is happening is because Chuck Schumer and the Democrats care more about the radical open border extremists than they do about doing their job. And it's resulting in a lot of people hurting right now. All right. I considered saying that, but I'll tell you why I didn't. because part of the job being a republican or democrat in a congress is you've got to figure out a way to resolve things with your opposition it can't just be that they're …”
“… I voted over and over and over again. Why are they not funded? There is only one reason, because the Democrats on a party-line vote are refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security. It takes 60 votes to pass the funding legislation. We only have 53 Republicans. So saying Congress is not doing its job is inaccurate. The Republicans, we are here, we are voting. And the reason this shutdown is happening is because Chuck Schumer and the Democrats care more about the radical open border extremists than they do about doing their job. And it's resulting in a lot of people hurting right now. All right. I considered saying that, but I'll tell you why I didn't. because part of the job being a republican or democrat in a congress is you've got to figure out a way to resolve things with your opposition it can't just be that they're obnoxious or they're obstinate there's got to be some way to get them to do that that's just part of the job and it's of course you're going to of course you're going to run into these walls a lot there's got to be something to be done i mean it's just you can't just you can't can't just Just let these people starve. Greta, you're assuming that the two …”
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The Democrats are deliberately causing the government shutdown by refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prioritizing political agendas over national security.
“… kinds of extremes in what they think is a solution, that there was ever going to be a solution. Okay and then here he is saying shutting down the government always wrong TSA agents are struggling Cut 23 It always wrong regardless whatever the party doing it shutting down our government You can see the kinds of chaos that's created across our right now. They're selling their blood. They have to take, you know, pay loans and just this kinds of chaos. So it's fundamentally wrong. And that's why I refuse to be a part of it. Buck, what percentage of this audience, and you and I have been in this camp …”
“… the country ahead of the party now there's a huge rally you know that another no kings kinds of protests so now it's it's also probably motivating some people in my party that now they might be afraid to to reopen now because that are demanding these kinds of extremes in what they think is a solution, that there was ever going to be a solution. Okay and then here he is saying shutting down the government always wrong TSA agents are struggling Cut 23 It always wrong regardless whatever the party doing it shutting down our government You can see the kinds of chaos that's created across our right now. They're selling their blood. They have to take, you know, pay loans and just this kinds of chaos. So it's fundamentally wrong. And that's why I refuse to be a part of it. Buck, what percentage of this audience, and you and I have been in this camp before, what percentage of this audience do you think could go a month and a half without being paid at their current job and be perfectly fine with that? Because I do think it's important to contextualize what's going on here. We're talking about now six weeks. That's three different pay periods without getting any dollars at all from the job that …”
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Senator John Fetterman has emerged as a surprising voice against the far-left influence in the Democratic Party, criticizing their stance during a recent government shutdown. He highlights the struggles of TSA agents facing missed paychecks and emphasizes that shutting down the government is always wrong, urging his party to prioritize the nation over partisan politics.
“… the Jesse Kelly Show on a fantastic Wednesday. If you missed any part of the show, you can download it. I heart Spotify. iTunes were addressing this shutdown. The TSA. They're walking off the job. There's delays. Why aren't Democrats panicking and scrambling and caving? Jewish producer Chris went and dug it up during the break. Deserves credit for it. Remember how I brought up the St. George Floyd Black Lives Matter riots across the United States of America. Do you remember how they were covered? This is CNN you listening to This was Chris Cuomo show on CNN Prime time What was Normie hearing when …”
“Next. Jesse Kelly. Back soon. It is the Jesse Kelly Show on a fantastic Wednesday. If you missed any part of the show, you can download it. I heart Spotify. iTunes were addressing this shutdown. The TSA. They're walking off the job. There's delays. Why aren't Democrats panicking and scrambling and caving? Jewish producer Chris went and dug it up during the break. Deserves credit for it. Remember how I brought up the St. George Floyd Black Lives Matter riots across the United States of America. Do you remember how they were covered? This is CNN you listening to This was Chris Cuomo show on CNN Prime time What was Normie hearing when the animals were burning down the country In terms of how it looks to the rest of the country and the president teeing it up as basically ineptitude, the inability to control your own streets. Is that fair criticism? So I know it will shock you that the president is perhaps not giving an accurate or truthful picture. We've got four blocks in Seattle …”
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Despite the TSA shutdown causing significant travel delays, Democrats remain unfazed. This lack of panic highlights a deeper issue: the media's role in shaping public perception of Democratic governance, especially in cities plagued by crime and disorder. If Americans connected these problems to Democratic leadership, it could drastically alter their political outlook.
“… zeroing in on a potential deal to end the travel chaos at airports around the country by funding TSA and the Department of Homeland Security as a shutdown enters day 39. According to four sources familiar with the negotiations, the path to a possible agreement involves a two-step plan. First, by giving Democrats something that they might like, a framework to fund nearly all of DHS, except for the part of immigration and customs enforcement that handled deportations, which Democrats are adamant needs major reform. Then, Republicans would plan to use a budget maneuver to bypass Democrats to fund …”
“and the White House are zeroing in on a potential deal to end the travel chaos at airports around the country by funding TSA and the Department of Homeland Security as a shutdown enters day 39. According to four sources familiar with the negotiations, the path to a possible agreement involves a two-step plan. First, by giving Democrats something that they might like, a framework to fund nearly all of DHS, except for the part of immigration and customs enforcement that handled deportations, which Democrats are adamant needs major reform. Then, Republicans would plan to use a budget maneuver to bypass Democrats to fund the rest of ICE, while also advancing the president's efforts to overhaul voting requirements. The big question right now, will it work? For Republicans, that begins with getting the president's support. Here's some of what he told reporters today about where negotiations stand. Well, I'm going to look at it, and we're going to take a good hard look …”
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Deploying ICE agents to assist TSA at airports is ineffective because they lack the specialized training required for security duties.
The deployment of ICE agents to assist TSA is ineffective and fails to address the core issue of unpaid TSA workers, risking a system failure.
The deployment of ICE agents at airports during the TSA staffing crisis is ineffective and merely symbolic, as they are not actively participating in TSA operations.
“standing amongst a progressive base he's unwilling to do just the basics for government because he's afraid he's going to lose his job if he keeps the lights on in the capital that's basically the the sum and substance of it and i will say just as a preview i mean remember where we were last october we had the longest government shutdown in american history think about that you can go through the 60s you can go through the freaking slavery like we're talking about crazy times in american history right the longest government why …”
“standing amongst a progressive base he's unwilling to do just the basics for government because he's afraid he's going to lose his job if he keeps the lights on in the capital that's basically the the sum and substance of it and i will say just as a preview i mean remember where we were last october we had the longest government shutdown in american history think about that you can go through the 60s you can go through the freaking slavery like we're talking about crazy times in american history right the longest government why why because democrats weren't satisfied that health insurance stock prices were good enough they wanted to further subsidize health insurance companies in this country the shutdown is over and not a single democrat talks about health insurance anymore no we tried to sew this together for you a little bit on tuesday where you had bill cassidy who's …”
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Democrats shut down the government for 43 days over a healthcare crisis that they later ignored, leaving millions affected. This chaos revealed their political maneuvering as they shifted focus to appeasing a small progressive base while neglecting national security funding. In the end, they faced backlash only when constituents were inconvenienced, highlighting a disconnect between leadership and the public's needs.
“… again grappling with how to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after House Republicans rejected the Senate's deal to effectively end the shutdown. And as President Trump is trying to fund TSA unilaterally, this comes as hours-long security lines continue to disrupt passengers at many of the country's airports, and the war in Iran nears the one-month mark. Joining me now to discuss all of this is Democratic Congressman Adam Smith of Washington. He serves as the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee. Congressman, thank you so much for being here. We really appreciate it. …”
“As we've mentioned, lawmakers on Capitol Hill this hour are once again grappling with how to reopen the Department of Homeland Security after House Republicans rejected the Senate's deal to effectively end the shutdown. And as President Trump is trying to fund TSA unilaterally, this comes as hours-long security lines continue to disrupt passengers at many of the country's airports, and the war in Iran nears the one-month mark. Joining me now to discuss all of this is Democratic Congressman Adam Smith of Washington. He serves as the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee. Congressman, thank you so much for being here. We really appreciate it. Well, thanks for the chance. I want to start, of course, with this DHS funding fight. Speaker Mike Johnson told House Republicans he plans to put a 60 day continuing resolution on the floor, which would effectively fund all of DHS instead of the Senate pass deal that leaves out ICE and CBP. Are you planning to vote yes for that measure? No, I'll vote …”
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Congressman Adam Smith exposes a critical stalemate in TSA funding amid ongoing government shutdowns. While Speaker Mike Johnson has the chance to fund TSA immediately, he chooses to hold it hostage over immigration reforms, risking travel disruptions for millions. This conflict highlights the urgent need for bipartisan action to resolve the crisis.
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OpenAI's shutdown of Sora and shelving of the adult mode for ChatGPT reflect a strategic consolidation to focus on core projects, driven by competitive pressures rather than a moral awakening.
“Sam, let's talk about the Department of Homeland Security. There's this whole government agency that's really huge and has technically been in a government shutdown for more than two months now. Does Congress have any urgency to fix this? Has there been any movement? It doesn't seem like it. I mean, yeah, there's been some movement. So just to recap a little bit, the Senate struck this deal to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, which …”
“Sam, let's talk about the Department of Homeland Security. There's this whole government agency that's really huge and has technically been in a government shutdown for more than two months now. Does Congress have any urgency to fix this? Has there been any movement? It doesn't seem like it. I mean, yeah, there's been some movement. So just to recap a little bit, the Senate struck this deal to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, which were really the two agencies that were the target of Democrats' concerns as they tried to push for reforms to hinge this appropriations on. That plan has basically stalled in the House for like four weeks now. The House has been sitting on a resolution to fund most of DHS and has not passed it. And the reason that is happening is because they want …”
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The Department of Homeland Security has been in a government shutdown for over two months due to Congress's inability to agree on funding. While the Senate has made progress in funding most of DHS, disagreements over Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding have stalled the House's resolution, risking further delays and potential operational issues. As tensions rise, the White House proposes a plan to move forward, but the path remains uncertain.
“… the reforms to ICE that Democrats were demanding, which include no masks requiring judicial warrants. What exactly did Democrats get out of this shutdown, Senator? Well, Kristen, the deal was what Democrats had been putting on the table for weeks There was no need for the shutdown There was no need for TSA lines We basically said to the Republicans let fund all the DHS agencies at the levels we all agreed on We worked it out in a bipartisan way with two majority Republican houses except ICE and CBP, which need reform. And the Republicans had pre-funded ICE and CBP activities, so nobody was …”
“Department of Homeland Security, which is now closed. As you know, the Senate passed a bill which the House is now signaling it will support when it's back in session. It's worth noting, though, Senator, this bill does not include the reforms to ICE that Democrats were demanding, which include no masks requiring judicial warrants. What exactly did Democrats get out of this shutdown, Senator? Well, Kristen, the deal was what Democrats had been putting on the table for weeks There was no need for the shutdown There was no need for TSA lines We basically said to the Republicans let fund all the DHS agencies at the levels we all agreed on We worked it out in a bipartisan way with two majority Republican houses except ICE and CBP, which need reform. And the Republicans had pre-funded ICE and CBP activities, so nobody was losing paychecks in those agencies. So you're right. We have proposed funding everything except ICE and CBP. They can use their pre-funding and we will continue the reform discussion. And you're right. We don't yet have those reforms, but we have a wind at our back because we know the American public strongly believes that these federal agencies should …”
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Despite the recent government shutdown, Democrats secured funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, but not for ICE and CBP reforms they sought. Senator Tim Kaine explains that while they didn't achieve all their goals, public support for reform gives them momentum moving forward. He emphasizes the importance of continuing discussions on ICE reforms as the November elections approach.
“… in an attempt to clean up a mess entirely of his own making, just signed an executive order which will pay TSA workers as the Homeland Security shutdown drags on. That move would not have been necessary if House Republicans would have voted for the bill passed unanimously by the Senate to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, with the exception of ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. But House Speaker Mike Johnson instead is refusing to bring that bill to a vote, which will extend the shutdown as lawmakers leave town for a two week recess. We are back with Tim Miller. Listen, this has …”
“After subjecting millions of Americans to long lines at airports across the nation while thousands of TSA agents worked without pay for weeks, Donald Trump, in an attempt to clean up a mess entirely of his own making, just signed an executive order which will pay TSA workers as the Homeland Security shutdown drags on. That move would not have been necessary if House Republicans would have voted for the bill passed unanimously by the Senate to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, with the exception of ICE and Customs and Border Patrol. But House Speaker Mike Johnson instead is refusing to bring that bill to a vote, which will extend the shutdown as lawmakers leave town for a two week recess. We are back with Tim Miller. Listen, this has always been a very tricky caucus for Mike Johnson. But they just they own this now. Right. There's there's no question about that. Yeah. I mean, this is like the least important element of it, which is who is winning the spin battle of this in Washington. but to the extent that it matters the Democrats have officially won the spin battle and the …”
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House Republicans are responsible for the ongoing chaos at airports, with TSA workers facing unpaid weeks and travelers enduring long lines. Despite a unanimous Senate bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to bring it to a vote, prolonging the shutdown. This situation highlights the inability of Congress to govern effectively during a crisis.
“… place somewhere in D.C., a bunch of people sit around, talk, don't do much. Well, yesterday, they did vote to see if they could get this partial government shutdown opened up. And, well, the Democrats defeated it 54 to, well, the Republicans got 54 votes. The Democrats basically got 46. Take a look. On this vote, the yeas are 54, the nays are 46. Three fifths of the Senate duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative. The motion upon reconsideration is not agreed to. OK, so as you know, they need 60 votes to pass this. This is why people are talking about blowing up the talking filibuster so …”
“All right, so you know about the Senate? It's like this place somewhere in D.C., a bunch of people sit around, talk, don't do much. Well, yesterday, they did vote to see if they could get this partial government shutdown opened up. And, well, the Democrats defeated it 54 to, well, the Republicans got 54 votes. The Democrats basically got 46. Take a look. On this vote, the yeas are 54, the nays are 46. Three fifths of the Senate duly chosen and sworn, not having voted in the affirmative. The motion upon reconsideration is not agreed to. OK, so as you know, they need 60 votes to pass this. This is why people are talking about blowing up the talking filibuster so that they would need a simple majority, which in which case, even if you had a few Republicans that didn't come along, the Republicans have the tiebreaker because of J.D. Vance. And we seem to be edging closer and closer to that moment because the Democrats are not giving an inch here, and nobody to know what they're doing. Yesterday, actually, we …”
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The Democrats are intentionally causing pain to travelers and TSA employees to shift blame onto Trump, despite knowing the shutdown won't achieve their goals.
The Democrats are deliberately causing airport chaos to make the public blame Trump, while TSA workers suffer without pay.
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