Tyler Perry Gifts $250K to TSA Agents

0:00On March 31st, Tyler Perry just hooked up TSA agents at Atlanta's Hartz Field Jackson Airport with $250,000 in gift cards. During the government shutdown chaos, agents were going unpaid for weeks, and Perry stepped in last week to boost them amid spring break crowds. At first, Bosses said hand him back over ethics rules, but now it's official. They can keep the cash thanks to sign off from Homeland Security and TSA, lawyers. This all hit during week six of the partial shutdown that kicked off February 14th, with lines snaking through the world's busiest airport. Perry's move came as federal workers stared down empty pockets, turning a tough grind into a small win for the screen legend known from a day of flicks. Agents lit up, dubbing Perry a modern day Robinhood for the morale lift. One worker straight up said it felt like highway robbery in reverse. Broughter picture, over $61,000 TSA folks missed more than $1 billion in paychecks, and the acting boss testified to Congress, it's messing with national security big time.

1:04Fast forward, President Trump jumped in March 26th, ordering Homeland Security to cut emergency checks for the agents and the airport. Mess. By Monday, some started seeing that back pay hit their accounts, per reports. With Perry's generosity locked in, and wages flowing again. These front-mind heroes catch a break as the shut down drama simmers down. I'm Cory with the story, that's your entertainment and celebrity news today update. AI powered and always trending.