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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum was asked by CNN about the decision by some artists to withdraw from the celebration.

Several artists, including Martina McBride, Young MC, and The Commodores, have withdrawn from the festivities on the National Mall.

Many said they agreed to appear after being told the event was nonpartisan, but later said they had been misled.

After the withdrawals, President Trump said he expects to headline the kickoff celebration himself.

Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.

Hundreds of TSA workers resigned during the recent pay disruption, and experts say it can take months to hire and train replacements.

That means staffing levels can vary by airport and even by the time of day, creating unpredictable wait times for travelers.

Aviation analyst Henry Hardvelt says the progress so far is uneven.

President Trump signed an executive order on Friday to pay all DHS workers, as Congress remains deadlocked over how to fund the agency.

Windsor Johnston, NPR News, Washington.

New rules at TSA checkpoints are now in effect.

Passengers who haven't gotten a real ID will face a $45 fee to get through airport security.

It's not a fine, but rather a payment for using a backup identity verification system called ConfirmID.

It gives travelers access to an expedited screening pass that can be used over a 10-day travel period.

Clint Henderson of the Points Guy says this is the government's way of pushing people toward compliance.

The new requirement could catch some people off guard, especially those unaware the rules are changing.

Windsor Johnston, NPR News.