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Trump Signs Order for TSA Back Pay Amid Shutdown

3/31/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order after a 45-day partial shutdown, enabling TSA back pay.
TSA pay remains inconsistent due to incorrect amounts and missing overtime.
Congress failed to reach a funding accord before recess, prolonging the longest shutdown in U.S. history, with more than 500 TSA officers quitting and leaving DHS employees unpaid.

History

Historical Context

The U.S. government shutdown from December 22, 2018, to January 25, 2019, lasted 35 days, marking the longest in U.S. history. It resulted from a budget standoff over President Trump's demand for $5.7 billion to fund a border wall, opposed by Democrats. The shutdown affected over 800,000 federal employees, leading to significant disruptions in government services and economic losses estimated at $5 billion.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order after a 45-day partial shutdown, enabling TSA back pay.
TSA pay remains inconsistent due to incorrect amounts and missing overtime.
Congress failed to reach a funding accord before recess, prolonging the longest shutdown in U.S. history, with more than 500 TSA officers quitting and leaving DHS employees unpaid.

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