Trump orders paycheques for TSA workers as Congress stalls and airport chaos grinds on
The late-night vote was a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown - and long security lines at US airports - to an end.
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"Republicans are not going to be any part of any effort to reopen our borders or to stop immigration enforcement."
— Mike Johnson , Politician
"We've been clear from day one: Democrats will fund critical Homeland Security functions - but we will not give a blank check to Trump's lawless and deadly immigration militia without reforms."
— Chuck Schumer , Politician
"Trump should never have had to step in to rescue TSA workers and US air travel."
— John Thune , Politician
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Senate Minority Leader and a prominent Democratic senator from New York.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Republican Senator from South Dakota.
Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House from Louisiana.
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The late-night vote was a step towards bringing the 40-day partial shutdown - and long security lines at US airports - to an end.
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