Noem awards $10,000 bonuses to TSA agents who worked through shutdown

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00:00Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is handing out $10,000 bonus checks to TSA officers who

00:09worked through the government shutdown. At a news conference in Houston, Noem personally

00:13delivered the first checks to about 20 agents at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, saying the

00:20payments recognized those who, quote, stepped up, took extra shifts, and showed up each and every

00:25day. The bonus has come just days after President Trump recommended the same $10,000 reward for air

00:31traffic controllers who never missed a shift during the 43-day shutdown, the longest in U.S. history.

00:37In a post on X, Noem thanked DHS employees for their dedication and resilience throughout what

00:43she called the Democrats' shutdown, writing,

00:46Your continued work and dedication to protecting our homeland are a testament to your patriotism.

00:51The Department of Homeland Security says the bonuses will be paid using carryover funds

00:56from last year's budget. No word yet on how many TSA employees will receive them.