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DHS says more than 1,000 TSA officers 'forced to leave' due to shutdown
Key takeaways
- DHS wrote Monday on the social platform X that more than 1,000 TSA officers have been forced to leave the force since the shutdown began in mid-February.
- The U.S., along with Canada and Mexico, is hosting the men s World Cup starting in June.
- President Trump earlier this month authorized the release of nearly $10 billion in emergency funds from the GOP s One Big Beautiful Bill Act to pay DHS employees, housed under 22 separate agencies.
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DHS wrote Monday on the social platform X that more than 1,000 TSA officers have been forced to leave the force since the shutdown began in mid-February.
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup and summer travel, this loss has SIGNIFICANTLY decreased TSA s ability to meet passenger demand and left critical gaps in staffing, as each new recruit requires 4-6 MONTHS of training, DHS added.
The U.S., along with Canada and Mexico, is hosting the men s World Cup starting in June. Earlier this month, the U.S. Travel Association warned that while the event could deliver major economic gains for the country, safety has emerged as a top concern among potential visitors.
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