Reporter Message: ICE Agents, Government Shutdown, MAGA Supporters

Reporter Message: ICE Agents, Government Shutdown, MAGA supporters

ICE agents deployed to airports Lately, I’ve had to console a few friends who are green card holders about their fears of traveling domestically in the US.  They did everything right to be here, but Trump’s policies have them canceling any plans they had of movement that will have them coming face-to-face with ICE. The Trump administration deployed ICE agents across multiple airports nationwide, all under the guise of helping overwhelmed TSA sta…

Why Is TSA Not Getting Paid Right Now But ICE Is?

President Donald Trump sent ICE officers to selected U.S. airports on Monday in a controversial decision to help alleviate hours-long security lines and help TSA agents. The news comes as TSA agents have been working without pay for more than a month. Here’s what’s happening. TSA agents have been working without pay as Democrats and Republicans are negotiating Department of Homeland Security funding Democrats requested a change in policy regardi…

Blue Leverage Backfire: ICE Deploys To Reinforce Airport Security Amid Partial Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON — Border Czar Tom Homan confirmed on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will commence airport security operations nationwide starting Monday, as staffing shortages continue at the Transportation Security Administration amid the partial government shutdown. The deployment of additional assets reinforces security under President Trump’s directives despite Democrat refusal to approve Department of [...] The post Blue …

TSA Workers Struggle Amid Shutdown Stress and ICE Airport Deployment: 'We Need to Be Paid'

TSA workers say the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown is taking a mounting toll as missed paychecks, rising absences and the arrival of ICE officers at airports deepen strain on an already depleted workforce.

TSA officer says ICE agents "in the way"

"They've been standing around," TSA officer Pascual Contreras said.

Pritzker and Johnson decry ICE agents working security at O'Hare

Good morning, Chicago. ✶🔎 Below: Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson decry ICE agents as they arrive to work security at O'Hare International Airport.🗞️ Plus: A former Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events deputy sues the city, the United Center's owners could get a $55 million tax break, and more news you need to know.📝 Keeping score: The Bulls defeated Rockets, 132-124.📧 Subscribe: Get this newsletter delivered to your i…