Summary
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gave $10,000 bonuses to over 20 TSA officers in Houston for their work during the recent 43-day government shutdown. President Trump signed a bill to reopen the federal government, allowing federal employees to resume regular operations.
Key Facts
- Kristi Noem is the Homeland Security Secretary.
- She handed out $10,000 bonuses to TSA officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
- The bonuses were a thank-you for working during the 43-day government shutdown.
- More than 20 TSA officers received the bonuses during the event in Houston.
- Several thousand TSA workers in total will receive the bonuses.
- The government shutdown led some employees to work without pay.
- President Trump signed a bill to fund agencies until January 30, ending the shutdown.
