New DHS video at airports to feature Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown
A new video featuring Department of Homeland Security Secretary kristi noem has started playing at airport security checkpoints across the United States. In the message, Noem blames Democrats in Congress for the ongoing government shutdown, which has impacted many airport operations and forced TSA employees to work without pay. She emphasizes TSA’s commitment to providing travelers with a safe and efficient experience despite these challenges and urges Democrats to reopen the government. The shutdown has lasted nine days,with TSA workers facing delayed paychecks should the shutdown continue beyond October 14. The Senate recently failed for the seventh time to approve a short-term funding bill to end the shutdown, but leaders are expected to reconvene in the following days to seek a resolution.
New DHS video at airports to feature Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown
A new message featuring Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem greeting travelers debuted at airports nationwide on Thursday afternoon.
Noem addressed the government shutdown in a video played at security check lines in U.S. airports. In the message, she blamed Democrats in Congress for the shutdown, which is affecting multiple airport operations.
“It is TSA’s top priority to make sure that you have the most pleasant and efficient airport experience possible while we keep you safe,” Noem began the brief video snippet. “However, Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government, and because of this, many of our operations are impacted, and most of our TSA employees are working without pay.”
As Homeland Security secretary, Noem oversees the Transportation Security Administration, the federal agency that conducts airport security checks. Starting earlier this year, videos of Noem discussing travel-related security issues have appeared at airport security checkpoints.
“We will continue to do all that we can to avoid delays that will impact you,” Noem added. “Our hope is that Democrats will soon recognize the importance of opening the government.”
The video comes as the government shutdown entered its ninth day on Thursday. TSA employees working at airports are currently doing so without pay due to the shutdown. Should the government shutdown extend beyond Oct. 14, TSA employees will reportedly not receive their first paycheck.
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The shutdown is expected to last beyond Oct. 14 after the Senate failed to approve a short-term spending bill on Thursday. It was the seventh such time a bill has failed to pass in the Senate, the Washington Examiner previously reported.
It is believed the Senate will hold a session on Friday before leaving for the weekend. A recess was initially scheduled for next week, but Senate leadership is expected to alter those plans in hopes of finding a resolution to end the shutdown.
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