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TSA Pay Delays Spark Airport Chaos and Resignations

3/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Tom Homan, the White House border czar, said ICE agents may stay at U.S. airports after TSA pay, depending on how TSA agents return to work.
He questioned why U.S. President Donald Trump did not pay TSA agents sooner.
Meanwhile, more than 500 TSA employees have quit, causing long airport wait times.
Senate Democrats continue to withhold funding for the Homeland Security Department until immigration enforcement guidelines are established.

History

Historical Context

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was established in response to the September 11 attacks, with its first major funding crisis occurring in 2013 when a $1.6 billion cut from the sequester led to long airport wait times. Today, ongoing funding disputes echo this past crisis, as Senate Democrats withhold support for the Homeland Security Department, impacting airport security and operational efficiency nationwide.

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Story summary

Tom Homan, the White House border czar, said ICE agents may stay at U.S. airports after TSA pay, depending on how TSA agents return to work.
He questioned why U.S. President Donald Trump did not pay TSA agents sooner.
Meanwhile, more than 500 TSA employees have quit, causing long airport wait times.
Senate Democrats continue to withhold funding for the Homeland Security Department until immigration enforcement guidelines are established.

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