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Air travelers endure long lines and two-hour wait times at the TSA security check point at Terminal E at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport Friday, March 20, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

DHS: TSA workers should begin seeing paychecks as soon as March 30

As News 12 previously reported, tri-state airports contended with a shortage of TSA agents, leading delayed and canceled flights, as well as long wait times.

Brendan O'Leary

Mar 27, 2026, 7:21 PM

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The Department of Homeland Security says TSA workers should begin seeing their paychecks as early as March 30.

This comes after President Donald Trump on Friday signed a promised executive action to pay TSA employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress.

As News 12 previously reported, tri-state airports contended with a shortage of TSA agents, leading delayed and canceled flights, as well as long wait times.

AP Wire Services contributed to this story.

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