After 46 days of gridlock, missed paychecks, airport chaos, and bitter partisan warfare, House and Senate Republicans finally struck a deal on Wednesday to reopen the Department of Homeland Security ending what has become the longest partial government shutdown in American history. The agreement, announced jointly by Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota…
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Airport delays may worsen even as TSA pay resumes this week
Travelers across the United States are still facing long lines and delays at airports, even as Transportation Security Administration workers are expected to receive long-awaited paychecks. The ongoing disruptions come after a 44-day partial government shutdown that strained staffing levels and operations nationwide. While the announcement of back pay has brought some relief to federal…
Tyler Perry blocked from giving cash, now TSA may want gift cards back
Tyler Perry is once again making headlines, this time for a generous act that has taken an unexpected twist. The filmmaker and media mogul reportedly stepped in to support Transportation Security Administration workers during a difficult period, but the situation has since raised new questions. According to reports, Perry initially attempted to hand out cash…
300 TSA officers quit amid partial government shutdown
The timing could hardly be worse. Just as millions of American families are heading to airports for spring break, the Transportation Security Administration is grappling with a growing staffing shortage triggered by the partial federal government shutdown — and passengers across the country are already feeling the effects. More than 300 TSA officers have resigned…