Trump says he’ll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on

President Trump said Thursday he will sign an executive order to restart pay for Transportation Security Administration officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck — leading to thousands of absences and long lines at major U.S. airports. Mr. Trump did not say what legal authority he intends to use. TSA … Read more

TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports as funding deal stalls

The TSA’s top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers’ paychecks continues. “We are being forced to consolidate lanes and may have to close smaller airports if we do not have enough officers,” acting TSA administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill said Wednesday at … Read more

TSA warns of ‘longstanding’ shutdown fallout even after funding clears, and a major event could make it worse

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) leadership said airports and the agency will suffer from “longstanding” negative impacts as a result of the current partial government shutdown, even after a spending bill is passed.  TSA Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl sat down with Fox News Digital to … Read more

TSA warns shutdown might lead to airport closures

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. School celebrates teacher’s 100th cancer treatment 01:27 Utah mom accused of kidnapping boy she says bullied her child 01:18 Air Canada plane removed from LaGuardia runway 01:12 Iran rejects Trump’s peace proposal 02:13 Now Playing TSA warns shutdown might lead … Read more

White House turns down Elon Musk’s offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown

The White House has rejected an offer from billionaire Elon Musk to fund pay TSA workers during a partial government shutdown that has disrupted airport travelers across the country, several sources told CBS News.  The suggestion was taken seriously by Trump administration officials, but there could be legal challenges for Musk to cover the pay, … Read more

Acting TSA administrator says partial shutdown ‘significantly undermines’ security

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. White House assures talks with Iran continue to be ‘productive’ 01:05 How a Democrat flipped the Florida state district that includes Mar-a-Lago 02:40 Now Playing Acting TSA administrator says partial shutdown ‘significantly undermines’ security 04:28 UP NEXT North Carolina state … Read more