White House blames Democrats for partial government shutdown

Travelers passing through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Monday may not notice anything unusual at security checkpoints — but behind the scenes, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are once again working without pay.

Funding for the United States Department of Homeland Security expired over the weekend, triggering a partial federal government shutdown. As a result, most employees at the Transportation Security Administration are considered “essential” and are required to report to work without receiving pay until funding is restored.

According to TSA, about 95% of its screening workforce is deemed essential.

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