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Trump orders immediate pay for TSA workers amid DHS funding stalemate
President Trump signed an executive action on Friday to ensure immediate pay for Transportation Security Administration employees while Congress remains deadlocked over Department of Homeland Security funding; DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said paychecks could arrive as early as Monday.
Mar 28th 2026 · United States
Insights
- President Trump signed an executive action to provide immediate pay to TSA workers.
- Congress remains deadlocked over Department of Homeland Security funding, sustaining a partial shutdown.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said TSA officers can expect paychecks as early as Monday.
- The action was taken while Congress has not approved new DHS funding, aiming to deliver pay without fresh legislation.
Sources
- What We Know About Pay for T.S.A. Workers www.nytimes.com
- When Will TSA Workers Be Paid? Here’s What We Know www.nytimes.com
- Trump administration says TSA workers can expect pay as early as Monday www.cbsnews.com
- Trump signs order to pay TSA workers after House GOP rejects deal to end shutdown. ‘America’s air travel system has reached its breaking point’ fortune.com