Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Officers

0:00President Trump announced he will sign an executive order to restart pay for transportation security administration officers who have missed full. Page checks for over a month now. This move comes as Department of Homeland Security funding lapsed in February with no deal yet between Democrats and Republicans on reopening the department. Trump plans to direct the new DHS Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen to use extra funds from last summer's big spending bill to cover the Page checks right. Away, TSA officers are facing tough times, with more than 10% calling out sick daily at checkpoints and rates over 40% at some spots. That is led to hours long lines at big airports, hundreds quitting, and even ICE agents stepping in to help. Airline leaders praised the decision, saying it's a big relief for the workers on the front lines after more than 40 days without pay. Officials turned down an offer from Elon Musk to help out due to legal issues with his contracts. Congress keeps negotiating. This echoes past shutdowns where the administration shifted money to keep key staff paid, like

1:04Coast Guard members. Right now. Expect some delays even after the order, but it should ease the crunch at airports soon. I'm Cory with the story. That's your Dallas News today update. AI powered and always on.