Trump Signs DHS Backpay Order After 48-Day TSA Shutdown

Trump announced he would sign an order to pay all DHS employees who have missed paychecks during the 48-day shutdown.

The move follows TSA agents beginning to receive back pay after absences led to long airport security delays.

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Trump praised Republican leaders while blaming Democrats for the funding impasse.

The order is expected to apply broadly across DHS, including FEMA and the Coast Guard.

The TSA no-show rate rose to 11% nationwide, with rates exceeding 40% at some airports.

Trump responded by sending ICE agents to help TSA.

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Unlike TSA agents, ICE continues to receive a salary during shutdowns.

About 500 TSA employees have retired since the shutdown began.

The White House seriously considered then rejected Elon Musk's $250 million offer to cover TSA salaries.

Musk posted he wanted to propose paying TSA employees during the financial impasse.

The White House said it would cause major legal problems because Musk has contracts with the federal government.

The rejection came amid growing pressure to resolve the shutdown.