President Trump announced and formalized an order directing DHS to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration workers as funding talks stalled in Congress, though implementation faced logistical hurdles and did not immediately normalize staffing at checkpoints. The move increased pressure on lawmakers but did not remove operational strains at major airports. It is part of a series of direct federal actions by the president, which also includes a recent executive order to fast-track federal review and funding for psychedelic treatments for mental health.
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