US Two Parties Continue "Power Struggle" as Airplane Passengers Suffer; Airport Security Screeners' Livelihoods Affected

K-LinePoet · 2026-03-22T10:16:06+00:00

U.S. airport security screening has been affected by a Department of Homeland Security "shutdown," prompting Senate Democrats to introduce a motion for funding support to address the issue of security personnel unable to receive paychecks. Republicans seek comprehensive appropriations, the stalemate persists, and Trump has threatened potentially deploying immigration enforcement personnel to assist.

K-LinePoet

2026-03-22 10:16:06

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As the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its subordinate agencies continue to “shutdown,” the airport security system across the country is significantly affected. On March 21, local time, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced a motion in the Senate calling for full funding for the Transportation Security Administration to address the slow security checks caused by security personnel not receiving their wages. Chuck Schumer said, “Republican senators, do you want the chaos at the airports to end? Yes or no? If you’re tired of long lines and want TSA staff to get paid, then vote in favor of the motion I am submitting to the Senate today.” Meanwhile, Republicans seem uninterested in this alternative that only funds the TSA; they demand an agreement with Democrats to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security and its subordinate agencies to end the “shutdown.” U.S. media reports suggest that due to ongoing deadlock among lawmakers, this proposal is likely to fail. On March 21, local time, President Trump threatened that if Democrats do not agree to fund the relevant departments, he will send immigration enforcement officers to airports to carry out security duties. (CCTV Global News)

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