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ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Wed Mar 18 2026

 

Daniel de Visé Personal Finance Reporter

Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.

A partial government shutdown that affects the Department of Homeland Security has led to long lines at airport security counters. Now, there's a real chance the impasse may force some smaller airports to shut down.

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