Kristi Noem Honors TSA Officers with $10K Bonuses for their Dedication Amid Govt Shutdown

After America’s longest shutdown stretched to 43 days, the nation saw firsthand who kept the country moving: TSA agents who showed up, covered extra shifts, and maintained airport security despite going weeks without pay. At a press conference in Houston, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem honored those workers — announcing **$10,000 bonus checks** for TSA agents who demonstrated exemplary service during the crisis. Noem praised their patriotism, their commitment to national security, and their willingness to help coworkers and travelers during an unprecedented strain on federal services.