"President Trump stated, 'It is not an easy thing to do, but I am going to do it!' in reference to his plan to pay TSA agents amid the ongoing budget impasse."
"Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., expressed support for the president's decision, stating, 'The president is doing absolutely the right thing; the TSA agents are going to be paid.'"
"Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, mentioned that there was funding available that could be legally used to pay TSA and Coast Guard personnel without declaring a national emergency."
"The funding shutdown has resulted in travel delays, missed paychecks, and warnings of airport closures, with TSA workers facing their second missed payday."
President Trump announced he would sign an order to ensure Transportation Security Administration agents are paid as Congress struggles to resolve a budget impasse. The funding shutdown has caused significant travel delays and left workers without paychecks. The White House considered invoking a national emergency to facilitate payments, but details were unclear. Senators were reviewing a final offer to end the impasse, while some suggested using existing funds to pay TSA agents without declaring an emergency. The shutdown has lasted 41 days, leading to increased absenteeism among TSA workers.
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