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Macro EconomyMediumUpdated×3•Originally published 26 March 2026•Updated 27 March 2026•
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US Senate Advances DHS Funding Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown

Key Facts

1More than 450 TSA agents have resigned since the partial DHS shutdown began on March 15, 2026.
2Sick callout rates reached record highs, hitting 40.3% at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston and 37.4% at Atlanta's airport.
3The administration plans to deploy hundreds of ICE officers to affected airports to minimize travel disruptions.

The US Senate has advanced a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), marking a critical step toward ending the partial government shutdown. According to the DHS, TSA officers are scheduled to start receiving their paychecks as early as Monday, providing much-needed financial relief to the workforce. However, travelers continue to face long screening lines at airports across the United States despite the legislative progress and payroll restoration. The funding lapse, which began in February, had previously triggered over 450 resignations and record-high absenteeism among security staff. This legislative breakthrough is expected to eventually stabilize the aviation sector, which has faced significant operational strain. Investors are reacting positively to the news, supporting a potential recovery in airline stocks such as Delta Air Lines (DAL), United Airlines (UAL), and the JETS ETF.