Trump Signs Emergency Order for TSA Payments Amid Shutdown

0:00On March 26, President Donald Trump announced he will sign an emergency order to have the Homeland Security Secretary pay transportation security administration agents right away. This comes as the government funding shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security hits its 41st day, leaving TSA workers facing a second, missed paycheck and causing major backups at airports nationwide. Here this week, the White House considered declaring a national emergency to cover the payments while Congress works on a deal. Senate Republicans presented what they call a final offer to Democrats, building on earlier proposals, as lawmakers stayed late to negotiate before A. Break. Travelers are feeling the crunch with long security lines and delays, like one woman in Houston who missed her flight after waiting over two and a half hours. TSA reports more than 11% of schedule officers called out on Wednesday over 3,120 people and nearly five.

1:00Hundred have quit, with call-out rates topping 40% at some spots. Democrats want stronger limits on immigration enforcement, such as requiring agents to show identification and avoid raids near schools or churches. Republicans point to other funding sources that could legally pay TSA and Coast Guard workers without an emergency declaration. Democrats continue with a group of senators from both parties, hashing out details, and officials warn of possible airport closures if more workers stay. Home, but leaders hope for a breakthrough soon to ease the chaos.