Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Funding Deadline
Current temporary funding for DHS is set to expire, risking a partial shutdown.
Legislative Briefing
Mullins meets with the House Appropriations Committee to discuss funding gaps.
Swearing-In
Mullins is officially sworn in as the new head of DHS.
Musk's Funding Offer
Elon Musk publicly offers to cover TSA payroll to maintain aviation security.
Trump ICE Threat
President Trump announces plans to deploy ICE agents to airports if the shutdown persists.
TSA Sick-Outs Reported
Reports of increased absenteeism among unpaid TSA agents at major hubs like JFK and LAX.
DHS Shutdown Begins
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expires, affecting TSA and ICE operations.
The Department of Homeland Security faces a critical funding juncture as newly sworn-in Secretary Mullins enters a fractured legislative landscape. With appropriations deadlines looming, the department's ability to maintain operational continuity across border security and cybersecurity is under intense scrutiny.
The ongoing DHS shutdown has prompted an unprecedented proposal from Elon Musk to personally fund TSA salaries, while President Trump has threatened to deploy ICE agents to airports for security and immigration enforcement. These developments raise significant legal questions regarding the Anti-Deficiency Act and the jurisdictional boundaries of federal law enforcement.