Trump Vows to Pay TSA Agents as Congress Stalls on Funding Deal
President Trump announces he will sign an order to immediately pay TSA workers as Congress fails to reach a deal, showcasing the impact of the government shutdown on federal employees.
President Donald Trump has announced he will sign an executive order instructing the Department of Homeland Security to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents, as Congress struggles to reach a funding agreement to reopen the government. This extraordinary move comes as the partial government shutdown drags on, leaving many federal employees, including TSA agents, without paychecks.
The announcement underscores the growing impact of the government shutdown on federal workers, who have been left in limbo as politicians in Washington debate border security funding. Trump's order is an attempt to alleviate the financial strain on TSA agents, who are considered essential personnel and have been required to work without pay during the shutdown.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Associated Press
