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Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Workers Amid Shutdown

3/28/2026

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Trump Signs TSA Order

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 27, 2026, to pay Transportation Security Administration employees amid a 42-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
The measure aims to reduce airport security lines caused by TSA workers missing paychecks.
House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected a Senate-passed funding bill excluding ICE funding and proposed an eight-week stopgap, a plan Democrats deem dead on arrival, and skepticism about Senate passage remains.

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Johnson Navigates DHS Clash

The House Republicans clash over DHS funding, demanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) funding and voter ID provisions.
The House passed a short-term DHS bill through May 22, rejecting a Senate plan that would exclude ICE.
That action shifts responsibility to the Senate, which is currently on recess.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) faces pressure from conservatives and Democrats to secure ICE reforms amid a looming shutdown.

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Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown lasted 16 days, affecting approximately 800,000 federal employees and disrupting agencies like the Department of Homeland Security. This shutdown stemmed from budget disputes and highlighted ongoing challenges in securing bipartisan support for government funding. The current 42-day shutdown reflects similar tensions, particularly over funding for ICE and TSA employee pay, underscoring the persistent instability in federal operations.

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Trump Signs TSA Order

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 27, 2026, to pay Transportation Security Administration employees amid a 42-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
The measure aims to reduce airport security lines caused by TSA workers missing paychecks.
House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected a Senate-passed funding bill excluding ICE funding and proposed an eight-week stopgap, a plan Democrats deem dead on arrival, and skepticism about Senate passage remains.

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