ICE agents are assisting the TSA at airports across the country. This, as TSA agents are quitting or not showing up to work, since they’re not getting paid during the ongoing stalemate over funding. Kevin Dolliole, the director of aviation at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans, says ICE agents are helping with things like crowd control and directing passengers to open lines. But they cannot screen luggage.

Cut 3 (07) “…not screening functions.”

All this, as there’s no end in sight to the DHS shutdown. Senator John Kennedy is seeking to pass a resolution that says senators’ would not get paid during government shutdowns. Kennedy brought the resolution up on the Senate floor yesterday, saying it’s about shared sacrifice…

Cut 9 (14)  “…your experience.”

The ten-parish economic development organization Louisiana Central launches its regional strategic plan, dubbed Elevate 2030. President and CEO Chris Massingill says it comprises four key pillars, including building a higher level of organizational excellence.

Cut 30 (12) “…in our region.”

The LSU Lady Tigers are on their way to Sacramento after breezing through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. LSU hammered Texas Tech yesterday, 101-47, in Flau’Jae Johnson’s final game in Baton Rouge. The senior guard from Savannah, Georgia, especially noted her team’s stifling defense.

Cut 14 (07) “…it was amazing.”

LSU takes on Duke in the Sacramento 2 regional semifinals Friday.