Executive Order Directs DHS Pay for Stalled Airports Amid Shutdown Deadlock and Long Lines Persisting
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order directing Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately pay TSA agents, citing chaotic airport conditions as justification. While this administrative move seeks to resolve staffing issues without congressional approval on the federal shutdown budget long-term funding remains deadlocked in Congress and security lines at major airports have remained near standstill ahead of a predicted weekend traveler rush.
Key Points
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1President Donald Trump announced he is signing an order instructing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately pay TSA agents.
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2TSA workers have been operating without a paycheck due to the ongoing partial government shutdown, causing long lines at airports nationwide.
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3ICE agents began assisting airport security four days ago while Congress remains deadlocked on funding for both Homeland Security and other agencies.
Developments
President Trump ordered Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to immediately pay unpaid Department of Transportation agents as the government shutdown surpasses 40 days. A funding deal remains stalled due to legislative disagreements over ICE appropriations while TSA agent absenteeism has reached record highs in several major airports, with some workers facing severe financial hardship such as evictions and car repossession.