Hakeem Jeffries Pushes to End the Department of Homeland Security Shutdown as Airport Chaos Grows

Hakeem Jeffries is pushing a discharge petition to reopen the Department of Homeland Security as a month-long funding stalemate triggers a staffing crisis at USA airports.Acting TSA Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl warned of potential airport closures after 366 officers resigned and security delays exceeded three hours in cities like Houston.The deadlock persists as Democrats demand reforms to ICE and CBP, including mask bans and warrant requirements, while Republicans seek a 28 billion dollar funding boost.Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that active-duty Coast Guard members remain paid via discretionary funds, but thousands of other federal employees continue working without salaries.
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