Trump's Order: TSA Pay, Long Lines at Airports

0:00President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to get transportation security administration officers paid right away through the Department of Homeland Security. This aims to fix the crazy long security lines hitting major U.S. airports during spring break with Passover and Easter holidays ramping up travel. Even more. Airports like Baltimore, Washington International, Hartfield, Jackson, and Atlanta International and La Guardia in New York City are still telling folks to show up hours early, way times improved a bit at some spots from Saturday to Sunday, but they're longer than normal. Maryland Governor Wes Moore sent extra immigration and customs enforcement agents to BWI to help speed things up. White House border official Tom Homan said he hopes TSA workers get paid by Monday or Tuesday amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. He praised ICE agents for cutting lines wherever they go, but noted it depends on how many TSA officers return once checks clear.

1:00A former TSA officer warned that one pay period won't cut it, folks need steady cash to stick around. Nationwide, more than 11.8 percent of scheduled TSA employees missed shifts on Thursday, the highest yet, with call-out rates hitting. 40 percent at some airports. Nearly 500 of the agency's 50,000 officers have quit since the shutdown began, so lines might drag on for another week or two. Travelers, keep checking official airport websites and social media for real-time updates since apps like my TSA aren't reliable right now. Lines can shift fast with crowds and staffing, so plan extra time and stay sharp out there. Derm news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.