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Congress loses free security screenings.

March 31, 2026
Congress loses free security screenings.
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BREAKING: Delta Airlines just made members of Congress lose their special perks. We're talking VIP airport escorts, folks. Yes, those fancy red coats that make lawmakers feel like royalty have been temporarily suspended due to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown. We've got the scoop, and it's about to get real.

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