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Trump's Order May Provide TSA Workers Pay Amid Shutdown

3/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump's executive order may allow TSA workers to receive paychecks as soon as Monday, according to border czar Tom Homan.
TSA employees have gone 43 days without full pay due to a partial government shutdown led by Democrats.
Homan criticized Congress for not supporting TSA agents, who are facing financial difficulties.
The Senate passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, but House Republicans rejected it in favor of a stopgap measure.
The funding situation remains unresolved as Congress is currently on recess.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 U.S. government shutdown lasted 16 days, stemming from a standoff between President Barack Obama and Congress over the Affordable Care Act. Approximately 800,000 federal employees were furloughed, revealing the impact of political discord on government operations. This historical conflict echoes today, as ongoing partisan disputes threaten federal services and employee welfare, underscoring the need for bipartisan cooperation.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump's executive order may allow TSA workers to receive paychecks as soon as Monday, according to border czar Tom Homan.
TSA employees have gone 43 days without full pay due to a partial government shutdown led by Democrats.
Homan criticized Congress for not supporting TSA agents, who are facing financial difficulties.
The Senate passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, but House Republicans rejected it in favor of a stopgap measure.
The funding situation remains unresolved as Congress is currently on recess.

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