Senate Republicans and Democrats agreed to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, moving to end a standoff in Congress that had led to missed paychecks for airport security workers.

The US Senate passed legislation early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, forging a path to end a lengthy partial government shutdown that snarled airport security and threatened to ripple through an economy already roiled by the Iran war.

CNBC's Emily Wilkins reports on news regarding The Department of Homeland Security.

The TSA may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse drags on, the agency's acting head said Wednesday.

Travel disruptions deepened Tuesday as senators raced to clinch an emerging proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown by funding much of the department, including airport workers going without pay,

Senators are discussing a proposal to end the Homeland Security budget stalemate by funding much of the department, including Transportation Security Administration airport workers who are going without pay.

President Trump’s announcement came as talks on Capitol Hill over funding the Department of Homeland Security faltered, and airport lines continued to grow.

A plan put forth by Republicans that would fund the TSA but also provide funds for DHS has stalled in the Senate