Summary
Elon Musk has offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers. The offer comes during a partial government shutdown that has left TSA staff working without pay, causing longer wait times at airports.
Key Facts
- Elon Musk has offered to cover TSA salaries during the government shutdown.
- The government shutdown began on February 14, 2023.
- The shutdown happened because Congress disagreed over immigration enforcement.
- TSA is part of the Department of Homeland Security, which lost funding.
- TSA workers have been working without pay since the shutdown started.
- Staffing shortages have led to longer security lines at airports for travelers.
