Trump faces US shutdown as immigration agents hit airports

A US government shutdown standoff has forced Trump to deploy immigration agents to airports, where security staff are going unpaid and queues are spiralling. The move escalates tensions with Congress as essential services buckle under the funding freeze. The Senate is simultaneously advancing Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, with a confirmation vote expected Monday.

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