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Trump threatens ICE airport deployments amid shutdown
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Trump threatens ICE airport deployments amid shutdown

With a partial US government shutdown dragging on and TSA staff going unpaid for weeks, Trump has threatened to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to run airport security unless Congress reaches a funding deal. Travel experts are warning passengers to expect significant delays, and officials say disruptions could worsen before any resolution is reached.

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Airport security lines are long. Here's what to know if you're flying

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