How ICE Went From Deport… to Airport

A government funding dispute led to unpaid TSA agents and airport security chaos. With TSA agents calling out sick due to lack of pay, ICE agents were deployed to airports for crowd control, a decision that surprised even DHS. The move stemmed from a suggestion that gained traction on conservative media, mirroring Trump's style of policy origination. Democrats are leveraging the situation to push for limits on ICE's power, specifically regarding mask usage and judicial warrants for home entries. A proposed deal involves funding all of DHS except for ICE's deportation efforts, but ICE's pre-existing funds complicate the impact. The situation puts pressure on Congress to resolve the funding issue before a two-week recess, though Trump's demands for the Save America Act add further complications.