Congress still without TSA deal to end shutdown, GOP in turmoil
Congress has failed to reach a deal to end the government shutdown affecting the TSA, leaving essential airport security workers without pay while lawmakers depart Washington for time off. The impasse comes amid growing turmoil within the Republican party over how to resolve the budget standoff.
Key Points
- TSA workers continue performing security duties without guaranteed paychecks during the shutdown
- Lawmakers have left Washington without reaching a compromise agreement
- Republican party divisions are complicating efforts to end the shutdown