General · 28 March 2026

House Rejects Senate Deal, US Shutdown Continues

The US government partial shutdown continues after House Republicans rejected a Senate funding deal on Friday, instead passing their own eight-week DHS funding plan 213 to 203 votes. Over 50,000 TSA agents have worked without pay since mid-February, causing airport chaos. Trump ordered the administration to begin paying them by Monday, March 30.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 March 2026 at 11:09

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