The TSA is a U.S. federal agency under DHS responsible for aviation and transportation security. Known for screening passengers and cargo at U.S. airports as a core homeland security function. Recently, TSA faced staffing shortfalls and operational disruptions after a partial government shutdown left workers unpaid, prompting emergency congressional and executive responses. Last updated 3 days ago
Senate passes DHS funding bill to pay TSA agents in a last-minute deal; House must now approve. ICE and CBP funding not included, requires separate reconciliation with 51 votes.
"I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this Emergency Situation, and to quickly stop the Democrat Ch...
U.S. President Donald Trump:
"I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this Emergency Situation, and to quickly stop the Democrat Chaos at the Airports. It is not an easy thing to do, but I am going to do it! I want to thank our hardworking TSA Agents and also, ICE, for the incredible help they have given us at the Airports. I will not allow the Radical Left Democrats to hold our Country hostage any longer."
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said on Sunday evening that ICE agents will be deployed to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia tomorrow morning to assist unpaid TSA staff.
Trump says ICE will deploy to airports Monday to assist TSA:
"On Monday, ICE will be going to airports to help our wonderful TSA Agents who have stayed on the job despite the fact that the Radical Left Democrats, who are only focused on pr...
Trump says ICE will deploy to airports Monday to assist TSA:
"On Monday, ICE will be going to airports to help our wonderful TSA Agents who have stayed on the job despite the fact that the Radical Left Democrats, who are only focused on protecting hard line criminals who have entered our Country illegally, are endangering the USA by holding back the money that was long ago agreed to with signed and sealed contracts."
Airports across the U.S. have seen massive security lines in recent days.
More than 400 TSA workers have quit since a partial government shutdown that began on Feb. 14 has left them working without pay, according to the Department of Homeland Security. (NBC News)
