The Megyn Kelly Show ICE Deploying to Airports, Illegal Arrested in Chicago Murder, Trump Iran Ultimatum: AM Update 3/23
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Mar 23, 2026 TSA chaos at major airports and a plan to redeploy immigration agents to ease long security lines. A Chicago homicide arrest involving an undocumented Venezuelan is discussed. Tensions with Iran escalate with threats around the Strait of Hormuz and worries about wider economic fallout. A renewed search focuses on a missing 84-year-old and tips from local neighbors are requested.
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DHS Funding Freeze Cripples Airport Security
- DHS funding lapse is creating operational chaos at major airports and forcing TSA staff to miss paychecks.
- Megyn Kelly cites hours-long security lines in Atlanta, LaGuardia, and Bush and 50,000 agents working without pay, driving resignations and callouts.
ICE Deployment Framed As Stopgap Not Screening Replacement
- The White House floated deploying ICE agents to airports as a stopgap to relieve TSA lines but acknowledged limitations in screening training.
- Tom Homan and others argued ICE can cover exits and investigative roles, not x-ray screening.
Prepare For Worsening TSA Shortages This Week
- Expect further TSA attrition and plan contingencies if DHS funding remains unresolved by the next payroll.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned paychecks due Friday could determine whether more agents quit or take other jobs.