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TSA Workers Miss Paychecks Amid Government Shutdown Crisis

3/14/2026

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TSA workers missed their first full paycheck amid a partial government shutdown.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged them to continue working and promised to remember their dedication.
He criticized Democratic lawmakers for not approving funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the TSA.
Trump thanked Johnny Jones, a TSA union leader, for his commitment.
Trump claimed Democrats prioritize funding for immigration enforcement over TSA employees.

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TSA workers missed their first full paycheck amid a partial government shutdown.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged them to continue working and promised to remember their dedication.
He criticized Democratic lawmakers for not approving funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the TSA.
Trump thanked Johnny Jones, a TSA union leader, for his commitment.
Trump claimed Democrats prioritize funding for immigration enforcement over TSA employees.