The White House is mulling taking unilateral action to pay TSA agents after Democrats have repeatedly blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security. Major airports across the US are experiencing delays due to TSA staffing issues.President Trump deployed ICE agents to airports across the country to help travelers swiftly get through security lines after Democrats blocked funding for the Department of Homeland Security.The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a DHS funding bill, but the Senate Democrats will likely block the measure – again.Because of Chuck Schumer and the Democrats, more than 50,000 TSA agents have not been paid.The partial government shut down went into effect last month and the Democrats have repeatedly blocked funding.According to The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, the White House may declare a national emergency to pay TSA agents if the Democrats continue to stonewall funding.The White House’s plan was discussed during a lunch meeting between Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other Senators. Trump may make the announcement on Thursday evening. The Wall Street Journal reported:Several Senate Republicans pressed the White House to consider declaring a national emergency to free up money to pay Transportation Security Administration agents if lawmakers fail to reach a deal, according to people familiar with the matter.The prospect of action by President Trump could ratchet up pressure on Senate Democrats as both parties raced Thursday to reach a deal funding the Department of Homeland Security ahead of a self-imposed weekend deadline. Invoking the National Emergency Act, the people familiar with the matter said, could give the administration flexibility to use unspent government funds to temporarily pay TSA employees. The push comes as tens of millions of Americans prepare to travel for spring break, as well as the Easter and Passover holidays, and face long lines due to security workers calling in sick.Breaking news: The White House is weighing unilateral action to pay TSA officers if Senate Democrats and Republicans cannot quickly agree to a deal on the DHS’s budget.The move would sidestep Congress as millions of travelers face record delays. https://t.co/hgJhTLFoth— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 26, 2026 The post DEVELOPING: White House May Take Unilateral Action to Pay TSA Officers appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.