Chicago airports keep running amid partial government shutdown

Chicago airports were operating business as usual Monday morning despite the partial government shutdown that has shut off pay for some workers.

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

TSA agents across the U.S. are once again expected to screen airline passengers and bags without pay after Congress failed to fund the Department of Homeland Security.

Homeland Security funding deadline looms as talks collapse in Washington
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Lawmakers failed to reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security before a midnight deadline, with immigration enforcement disputes driving a partial shutdown that could affect agencies like FEMA and TSA.

El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace

Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.

HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges

A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.

New TSA fee takes effect for travelers without a Real ID
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Travelers flying without a Real ID can now pay a $45 TSA “Confirm ID” fee to verify their identity online, a change that’s drawing mixed reactions from passengers at O’Hare.

TSA charging $45: How ConfirmID works for those without REAL ID

Travelers without REAL ID have been allowed through airport security with extra screening and a warning. That changes now.

Nipah virus concern grows overseas as airports step up screening
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An infectious disease expert explains what the Nipah virus is, how it spreads, the symptoms to watch for, and whether this emerging outbreak poses any real risk to the U.S.

US population growth slowest since COVID-19 pandemic

The US population growth slowed significantly last year, and was at its lowest growth rate yet since the coronavirus and Spanish flu pandemics. Trump’s immigration crackdown contributed.

6 killed after business jet crashes at Maine airport

Federal Aviation Administration officials said the private aircraft crashed on takeoff from Bangor International Airport in Maine Sunday night.