# John Thune

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-13**: One-Month Milestone — Shutdown nears 30 days; airport delays worsen nationwide.
- **2026-03-10**: First Missed Paycheck — Federal payroll systems process zero-dollar pay statements for TSA officers.
- **2026-03-01**: Operational Strain — TSA reports initial uptick in sick calls as agents prepare for missed pay.
- **2026-02-12**: Shutdown Begins — Partial government shutdown commences after DHS funding expires.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### TSA Paycheck Crisis: Shutdown Strains Federal Workforce and Aviation Safety
2026-03-13 21:52:41 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

As the partial government shutdown approaches the one-month mark, TSA agents have begun missing paychecks, leading to a surge in unscheduled absences. This workforce instability is causing significant airport delays and raising concerns over long-term retention and national security protocols.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/tsa-shutdown-paycheck-crisis-aviation-impact

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