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The partial federal government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, affecting the Transportation Security Administration workers’ pay and airport operations across the country. This week, TSA workers are receiving their first partial paycheck of the shutdown, potentially causing some disruptions for travelers. TSA workers will also miss their first full paycheck next month if the shutdown drags on, which could lead to workers unexpectedly calling out. The same thing happened during the 43-day shutdown last fall, causing long lines at security checkpoints.The Global Entry program remains suspended by the Department of Homeland Security, affecting those who pay for expedited customs processing when returning to the U.S. TSA PreCheck is still operational, but if staffing issues arise at airports, DHS reports it will reevaluate the situation. The blame game continues as Democrats and Republicans refuse to compromise.Democrats are advocating for changes in how federal officers conduct immigration enforcement, but Republicans are not in agreement with all of their demands.Democrats want immigration agents to wear body cameras, mandate judicial warrants for arrests on private property, and remove their masks.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “We all want to see TSA and the other agencies funded. That’s up to the Republicans, very simply. All they have to do is agree with our simple ideas that every police department just about in America follows.”Senate Majority Leader John Thune said, “The White House, I think, in good faith has been trying to come to the table and work out some of the differences the Democrats have, but in ways that don’t jeopardize or undermine the ability of our law enforcement officials to do their jobs.”On Wednesday, Schumer told reporters that Democrats sent their latest counterproposal to the White House last week but had not heard back. However, a White House official said in a statement to Hearst Television on Thursday that the White House has made another serious counteroffer. That official did not disclose the details of their response.Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
The partial federal government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight, affecting the Transportation Security Administration workers’ pay and airport operations across the country.
This week, TSA workers are receiving their first partial paycheck of the shutdown, potentially causing some disruptions for travelers.
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TSA workers will also miss their first full paycheck next month if the shutdown drags on, which could lead to workers unexpectedly calling out. The same thing happened during the 43-day shutdown last fall, causing long lines at security checkpoints.
The Global Entry program remains suspended by the Department of Homeland Security, affecting those who pay for expedited customs processing when returning to the U.S.
TSA PreCheck is still operational, but if staffing issues arise at airports, DHS reports it will reevaluate the situation.
The blame game continues as Democrats and Republicans refuse to compromise.
Democrats are advocating for changes in how federal officers conduct immigration enforcement, but Republicans are not in agreement with all of their demands.
Democrats want immigration agents to wear body cameras, mandate judicial warrants for arrests on private property, and remove their masks.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “We all want to see TSA and the other agencies funded. That’s up to the Republicans, very simply. All they have to do is agree with our simple ideas that every police department just about in America follows.”
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said, “The White House, I think, in good faith has been trying to come to the table and work out some of the differences the Democrats have, but in ways that don’t jeopardize or undermine the ability of our law enforcement officials to do their jobs.”
On Wednesday, Schumer told reporters that Democrats sent their latest counterproposal to the White House last week but had not heard back. However, a White House official said in a statement to Hearst Television on Thursday that the White House has made another serious counteroffer. That official did not disclose the details of their response.
Keep watching for the latest from the Washington News Bureau:
