Trump to sidestep Congress, pay TSA workers
By Kathleen Hunter
Published on March 26, 2026.
President Donald Trump has announced he will sign an order to circumvent Congress and restore pay for the Transportation Department (TSA) workers. This move could help alleviate delays and disruptions at U.S. airports, which have been threatening to raise voter ire. The move could undermine efforts to end the Department of Transportation (DSA) shutdown, which is now in its second month.
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