Leavitt Says FEMA, TSA, Coast Guard Workers Could Miss Paychecks Amid Funding Standoff

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that workers at key federal agencies—including FEMA, the U.S. Coast Guard, and TSA—could miss paychecks as negotiations over government funding continue. Leavitt criticized Democrats’ latest counter-proposal, calling it “unserious,” and accused them of acting for political reasons during the ongoing budget dispute. The situation underscores the high stakes of the funding standoff and its potential impact on essential federal personnel.