The Senate just paved the way to get TSA workers their long-awaited paychecks

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune

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• The Senate has reached a deal to fund most of the DHS, including TSA workers at airports.
• The partial shutdown began after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding.
• The deal excludes funding for ICE and Border Patrol.

The Senate has moved forward with a deal to free up funding for the Department of Homeland Security, teeing up legislation for the House to end the shutdown.

On March 27...