JOURNAL ARTICLE

Trump Says He Will Sign Order to Pay TSA During Shutdown.

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

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Woodhouse, Skylar; Lowenkron, Hadriana 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on President Donald Trump's announcement to sign an order directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers amid a partial government shutdown causing airport disruptions. The shutdown stems from a deadlock in Congress over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, with Democrats demanding immigration enforcement reforms and Republicans resisting separate funding bills. Trump’s unilateral move follows previous actions to pay federal personnel during shutdowns but raises questions about his legal authority to bypass Congress, which controls federal spending. The funding impasse has led to TSA staffing shortages, long airport lines, and operational challenges, while negotiations between parties continue with uncertain prospects before a congressional break. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192569947
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