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President Trump signed a memo allowing TSA employees to be paid during a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, as congressional leaders remain deadlocked on a funding deal.
Philadelphia International Airport reports current security wait times as a DHS funding impasse strains TSA resources nationwide, with some terminals closed.
Transportation Security Administration officers are required to work without pay during the U.S. government shutdown, raising concerns over staffing and security at major airports.
Former President Trump vows to mandate TSA officer pay if re-elected, as a critical federal funding bill remains stalled in Congress.
Non-TSA airports using private contractors report average wait times under 10 minutes, contrasting sharply with major hub delays and sparking debate on security efficiency.
