Trump to sign order for DHS to pay TSA agents ‘immediately’ amid funding standoff | US politics
Donald Trump announced he will sign an order instructing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents. This action comes as TSA agents have gone without pay for over a month due to a partial shutdown, leading to staffing shortages and long lines at airports nationwide. The acting TSA head stated that many employees have faced financial hardship, including missed bills, eviction notices, and job losses. The situation has been exacerbated by ongoing negotiations between Republicans and Democrats regarding funding for DHS.
30 MAR 2026
— The Guardian
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued back pay to its employees following President Trump's executive order, addressing a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
31 MAR 2026
— The Guardian
TSA officer backpay eased airport congestion, but the ongoing DHS shutdown continues to leave other employees unpaid.
2 APR 2026
— Times of India
President Trump will sign an order to ensure the salaries of Department of Homeland Security employees who have gone unpaid due to the government shutdown.
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