Trump orders DHS to immediately pay TSA officers amid partial government shutdown

March 27, 2026 • Google News World

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US President Donald Trump has announced that he will issue an executive order to have the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers immediately. The announcement comes as the partial government shutdown, which began on December 22, continues.

According to reports, Trump made the statement during a meeting with his cabinet. He stated that he would sign the executive order to address the issue of unpaid TSA workers.

In related news, Democrats in Congress have blocked funding for DHS, which has led to a stalemate over the shutdown. The House and Senate are currently on recess until Easter.

Additionally, reports suggest that Trump had previously rejected an offer from Elon Musk to pay TSA workers during the shutdown. However, it is unclear whether this decision was related to the executive order announced by Trump.

The DHS funding impasse has resulted in a partial government shutdown, with many federal agencies operating at reduced capacity or being closed altogether. The situation remains fluid as lawmakers continue to negotiate over funding and policy issues.

In a separate development, the White House has confirmed that Trump will issue an executive order to address the TSA pay issue. However, details of the order remain unclear.

The partial government shutdown is ongoing, with no clear resolution in sight.

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