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TSA Agents Could Get Paid as Soon as Monday Following Trump Order, DHS Says. Will It End the Airport Crisis?

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Lee, Chantelle 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the potential resumption of pay for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. Following a presidential memorandum from President Donald Trump, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began processing payments for TSA officers, who have been working without wages since funding lapsed on February 14. The shutdown has caused significant staffing shortages and long security lines at airports, with experts suggesting that paychecks could help stabilize air travel operations within days, though some predict delays may persist for one to two weeks. Congressional efforts to fund DHS, including TSA, remain uncertain due to political disagreements.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:192600767
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