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WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as DHS shutdown drags on

WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as DHS shutdown drags on

Summary

The U.S. government has started sending paychecks to TSA workers after a prolonged period without pay. This may help reduce long wait times at airport security checkpoints, but it's unclear when operations will fully return to normal.

Key Facts

  • U.S. government is sending the first paychecks in weeks to TSA workers.
  • Long wait times at some airport security checkpoints have improved.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is holding a news conference at 1 p.m. EDT.
  • The impact of President Trump's executive order on TSA will be discussed.
  • The exact time for operations to return fully to normal is still uncertain.
  • TSA workers had faced delays in payments, affecting airport operations.
  • The spring break travel season is increasing airport traffic.

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