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Trump to Restart TSA Pay by Executive Order as DHS Funding Standoff Drags On

President Donald Trump announced he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers amid a DHS funding lapse that has caused staffing shortages and airport delays. The shutdown results from a congressional deadlock over DHS funding, with Republicans proposing a bill excluding ICE enforcement and Democrats demanding reforms before agreeing to fund ICE operations. In response, Senator John Kennedy plans to introduce a bill to fund the TSA independently, though it is unclear if Senate GOP leadership will support this measure.

Thirteen U.S. Service Members Killed in Iran Conflict as VA Mental Health Care Faces Staffing Crisis

Since the conflict with Iran began in late February, 13 American service members from diverse backgrounds have died, including six from a U.S. Army Reserve unit in Iowa and others in incidents across the Middle East. Among the fallen are Capt. Cody A. Khork of Florida, Sgt. Nicole M. Amor of Minnesota, and Sgt. Declan J. Coady of Iowa, each honored for their service and sacrifice by family and local officials. Separately, a ProPublica investigation reveals ongoing challenges in the Department of Veterans Affairs mental health system, with significant staff reductions and increased difficulties for veterans seeking consistent care despite the administration’s claims of improvement.