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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem touched down in Houston and shocked TSA workers by handing out $10,000 bonus checks to agents who stayed on duty during the historic 43-day government shutdown. At the press briefing, Noem said the payments were meant to help families recover after weeks without pay — but major questions remain about who qualifies and how many will benefit.
During the press conference, Noem praised frontline TSA workers for showing up during the shutdown, saying: “We will be looking at every single TSA official that helped serve… to help them and their family get back on their feet.” She personally handed out checks to about 20 agents live on camera, but DHS has yet to reveal the criteria for receiving the payments or how widespread the bonuses will be.
The move comes as President Donald Trump pushes for similar payouts to air traffic controllers who stayed on the job, raising new political debates about compensation, shutdown fallout, and federal workforce morale. Join the LIVE stream as we unpack the moment, the reactions inside the airport, and the political ramifications from Washington to Houston — plus what this means for future shutdown negotiations.
Courtesy : U.S. Department of Homeland Security Disclaimer: Clip courtesy of U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This content does not imply DHS endorsement. licensed under CC BY U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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