"Trump's executive order instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA officers immediately, although it's unclear when the impact of that move will start to be felt at airports."
"Baltimore-Washington International Airport officials posted that checkpoint wait times have improved but remain longer than normal, recommending passengers arrive hours ahead of their flight."
"White House border czar Tom Homan stated that he hopes Transportation Security Administration agents will be paid by Monday or Tuesday, as a partial government shutdown continues to affect airports."
"Homan expressed concern for TSA officers, stating, 'They can't feed their families or pay their rent. Your heart goes out to them because they're sitting there right now, working very hard and not being paid.'"
President Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA officers immediately, aiming to reduce long security lines at major U.S. airports during spring break. Despite this, travelers are still advised to arrive early due to ongoing wait times. Some airports, including Baltimore-Washington International and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, reported longer than normal wait times. Additional Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were deployed to assist at TSA checkpoints. White House officials expressed hope that TSA employees would receive their pay soon amid a partial government shutdown.
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