Government Shutdown

WATCH: Markwayne Mullin sworn in as new homeland security secretary amid shutdown

By Associated Press

After Mullin was sworn in by Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump punted on questions regarding an emerging DHS funding deal.

Federal immigration agents deployed to Atlanta airport during partial shutdown

By Emilie Megnien, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Hundreds of thousands of Homeland Security workers, including from the TSA, U.S. Secret Service and Coast Guard, have worked without pay since Congress failed to renew DHS funding last month.

WATCH: Senate fails to advance measure for DHS funding to end shutdown

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

A bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed to advance Friday in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country's biggest airports.

As another shutdown affects travelers, is privatizing TSA screenings a solution?

By Rio Yamat, Associated Press

Long security lines snaked into baggage claim areas and parking garages at some U.S. airports this weekend, a possible indicator of more widespread travel problems as the latest government shutdown drags on.

Weekend travelers encounter long waits at some airports during DHS shutdown

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press

The estimated wait time at the standard security checkpoint at the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston early Sunday evening was three hours, according to the Houston Airports website.

U.S. economic growth weaker than thought in fourth quarter with government shutdown, consumer pullback

By Christopher Rugaber, Matt Ott, Associated Press

A downturn in government and consumer spending contributed to the slowdown in fourth-quarter growth, the government said.

WATCH: Congress must approve any possible U.S. military action against Iran, Jeffries says

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump must seek approval from Congress before any U.S. action against Iran, the nation's top Democrat said Wednesday.

WATCH: Democratic counterproposal on DHS funding 'very unserious,' Leavitt says

By Associated Press

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said White House officials, but not President Donald Trump, have been in contact with Democratic leaders over the impasse, blaming Democrats for forcing some federal employees to work without paychecks.

WATCH: White House briefing addresses Zelenskyy criticism, Potomac sewage spill

By Associated Press

The White House pushed back on Ukrainian President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calling President Donald Trump’s pressure on Ukraine "unfair" during a news briefing Wednesday.

Partial government shutdown drags on amid immigration oversight battle

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

A partial government shutdown began Saturday after congressional Democrats and President Donald Trump’s team failed to reach a deal on legislation to fund the department through September.