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TSA Workers Go Unpaid Amid Shutdown; Aid Efforts Underway

3/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers have not been paid since February 14 due to the shutdown.
Tyler Perry visited Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to support TSA workers, but TSA rules prevented cash gifts.
World Central Kitchen offers meals to affected workers, but logistics hinder direct aid.
In Raleigh-Durham, leaders organize food and supply distributions amid financial strain.
Democrats push funding to restore TSA salaries while addressing accountability for immigration agencies.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown, lasting 16 days, furloughed approximately 800,000 federal employees and disrupted numerous services, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This shutdown stemmed from a political impasse over the Affordable Care Act. Today, similar funding disputes continue to affect TSA operations, highlighting ongoing challenges in government funding and employee welfare, as organizations like World Central Kitchen provide support.

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Story summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers have not been paid since February 14 due to the shutdown.
Tyler Perry visited Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to support TSA workers, but TSA rules prevented cash gifts.
World Central Kitchen offers meals to affected workers, but logistics hinder direct aid.
In Raleigh-Durham, leaders organize food and supply distributions amid financial strain.
Democrats push funding to restore TSA salaries while addressing accountability for immigration agencies.

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