The Daily Show: Ears Edition Trump Gets Mystery Gift from Iran & Sends ICE Into Airports to Force the SAVE Act | Sterling K. Brown
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Mar 25, 2026 
Sterling K. Brown, Emmy-winning and Oscar‑nominated actor and executive producer of Paradise, discusses his craft and why he acts to "entertain, educate, and edify." Short, lively conversations cover his bunker picks, the origin of his signature braid, his process for finding characters, and a playful mini roast.
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Shutdown Caused Nine Hour TSA Lines
- The partial government shutdown left TSA officers unpaid and caused massive airport security delays nationwide.
- Over 3,400 TSA officers called out during the shutdown and travelers reported waits up to nine hours, including one passenger who arrived four hours early and cleared security at 3:20 a.m.
Passenger Endured A Nine Hour Security Wait
- A traveler reported arriving at Atlanta airport four hours early and not clearing security until 3:20 a.m., experiencing a nine-hour wait.
- He watched a TSA agent clock in and then clock out right as he reached the front, illustrating staffing shortfalls.
ICE At Airports Didn't Reduce Lines
- Trump deployed ICE agents to airports to 'help' with TSA lines, but they largely stood around and did not perform security screening.
- ICE agents were observed milling, visiting, and standing next to TSA without doing the physical work of checking travelers.