"Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA personnel salaries during the funding impasse could run more than $40 million a week, a rounding error for the world's richest person."
"Substituting TSA agents with ICE could have its own complications, including a lack of training on screening equipment."
"Democrats have recently pivoted to new tactics in an attempt to end the impasse, though there are few signs of movement."
"TSA screens more than 2.5 million passengers a day, who likely don't care who's doing the screening, as long as they can stop waiting in line."
Airport delays are worsening as pressure to resolve the shutdown intensifies. Elon Musk offered to pay TSA personnel salaries during the funding impasse, which could exceed $40 million weekly. President Trump suggested deploying ICE agents to airports for security if a funding deal isn't reached. However, substituting TSA agents with ICE may lead to complications due to a lack of training. Democrats are attempting new tactics to end the impasse, but progress appears limited. TSA screens over 2.5 million passengers daily, who prioritize efficiency over the identity of screeners.
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