White House Budget Would Push Privatization of TSA
Small airports would be required to join the Screening Partnership Program.
Small airports would be required to join the Screening Partnership Program.
But it is still not clear how officers will be paid going forward, and some say the damage is already done.
President Donald Trump has instructed the Department of Homeland Security to pay TSA employees immediately, though it is not clear where the money will come from.
The end may be in sight for frustrated travelers facing long security lines.
Over 480 officers have quit since the start of the partial government shutdown in February.
The app will help readers plan for upcoming travel amid the partial government shutdown.
Air travel will come to a near standstill unless the Department of Homeland Security is properly funded, Sean Duffy said this week.
Lawmakers are often given expedited screenings, and sometimes use “courtesy escorts” provided by TSA or police.
At some airports, up to 20% of TSA agents have called out of work.