President Trump signed an executive order directing federal officials to ensure TSA workers are paid during the DHS shutdown.

•⁠ ⁠The order instructs DHS, in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget, to use funds tied to TSA operations to provide compensation and benefits.

•⁠ ⁠Trump described the situation as an “emergency,” citing strain on airport security operations.

•⁠ ⁠The order aims to provide TSA employees with back pay they would have received during the shutdown.