Government shutdown escalates as Trump threatens ICE deployment at airports. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to assist with airport security starting Monday unless Democrats agree to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The move comes as a partial shutdown creates extended screening delays at major airports nationwide. Democrats have blocked DHS funding, demanding reforms including better officer identification, new conduct codes, and increased judicial warrant requirements following a controversial Minnesota enforcement operation. Trump stated ICE would focus on arresting undocumented immigrants, particularly from Somalia. The announcement raises questions about TSA operations and how immigration enforcement would integrate with existing airport security protocols during the ongoing congressional standoff.
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