Senate approves funding deal for most of DHS, ending shutdown – US politics live

The Senate has approved a funding deal for most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending a shutdown that has left thousands of airport security staff unpaid since mid-February. TSA workers who screen passengers, baggage, and cargo will now begin receiving paychecks under the agreement, which also aims to resolve the extended airport delays caused by the staffing crisis. The shutdown had created significant operational disruptions across U.S. airports and triggered broader economic concerns, with stock markets experiencing their steepest decline since the beginning of regional conflicts in the Middle East. Democrats had resisted approving additional funding without accompanying reforms, making this deal a compromise between the parties. The funding now moves forward to implementation, with airports expected to restore normal screening operations as TSA personnel resume regular work conditions.