Donald Trump announced he would order the Department of Homeland Security to ensure unpaid TSA workers receive compensation during the ongoing funding standoff. He directed DHS, working with the Office of Management and Budget, to use available funds to pay employees amid what he called an emergency.
The dispute comes as the Senate passed a DHS funding bill, but it stalled in the House under Mike Johnson due to disagreements. Meanwhile, thousands of TSA workers have gone unpaid, leading to staffing shortages and long airport wait times.
Trump’s move aims to restore pay for TSA employees while lawmakers continue to debate a broader funding solution.
