Summary
Some TSA agents who worked during the recent 43-day U.S. government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses, as announced by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. These bonuses aim to reward agents who provided exceptional service and took on additional shifts at airports. The exact number of agents receiving the bonus and the criteria for selection have not been specified.
Key Facts
- Some TSA agents will receive $10,000 bonuses for working during the government shutdown.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced these bonuses at an airport in Houston, Texas.
- The bonuses are for agents who showed exemplary service and took on extra shifts.
- The specific criteria for receiving the bonuses are not yet clear.
- The bonuses will be funded by leftover money from the fiscal year 2025.
- Air travel faced disruptions during the shutdown due to a funding dispute in Congress.
- Some air traffic controllers may also receive similar payouts, as suggested by President Trump.
- TSA agents worked additional hours without pay during the shutdown.
