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April 1, 2026
Trump Pays TSA Agents Amid Shutdown
- TSA officers report financial difficulties even after receiving backpay due to previous shutdowns.
- Some employees claim they did not receive all their owed pay, prompting the TSA to address processing issues.
- President Trump plans to sign an order to ensure all DHS employees are paid, but the legal authority for this action remains unclear.
2 Sources
- Trump is paying TSA agents — but where is the money coming from?Apr 1, 2026 at 6:34 PM · CNBC
- Some TSA officers say they're still hurting after receiving backpayApr 3, 2026 at 1:09 AM · ABC News