Trump Links Voter ID Bill to DHS Funding as Shutdown Causes Airport Chaos
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26 claimsThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been partially shut down since February 13 (or February 14).
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The DHS shutdown has led to tens of thousands of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel working without pay for five weeks.
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Some TSA personnel have called in sick or quit due to the shutdown.
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5 questionsWhether the DHS shutdown will be resolved before the Easter recess begins.
How many ICE agents will be deployed to airports and the specific airports affected.
The exact terms of any potential compromise on immigration enforcement reforms between Democrats and Republicans.
The long-term impact of TSA staffing shortages and ICE agent deployments on airport security and efficiency.
Whether the voting bill will gain enough support to pass in the Senate.
Feasibility of combining DHS funding with the voter-identification billfactual
President Trump urged tying the voter-identification bill to DHS funding.
According to The Independent - WorldSenate Majority Leader John Thune dismissed combining DHS funding with the voter bill as unrealistic.
According to The Independent - WorldProgress in Senate negotiations on DHS fundingfactual
Republicans claim Democrats rebuffed offers in negotiations.
According to www.cbsnews.com, www.aol.com, www.yahoo.com, www.cnn.com, www.foxnews.comDemocrats say talks aren't real without White House involvement.
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