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Shutdown Halts TSA Pay, Sparks Travel Security Concerns

3/14/2026

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The shutdown linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies leaves Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers unpaid for nearly half of the fiscal year.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) paused the Global Entry program to reallocate resources for regular travelers.
DHS announced the restoration, while critics say the shutdown harms air travel and national security.
Lawmakers blame each other for funding standoff, with Democrats accusing the administration of exploiting the shutdown.

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Story summary

The shutdown linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies leaves Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers unpaid for nearly half of the fiscal year.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) paused the Global Entry program to reallocate resources for regular travelers.
DHS announced the restoration, while critics say the shutdown harms air travel and national security.
Lawmakers blame each other for funding standoff, with Democrats accusing the administration of exploiting the shutdown.