It's an extraordinary move that came as senators were reviewing a "last and final" offer to end the funding impasse that has jammed airports and disrupted travel, just as TSA workers faced another missed paycheck Friday.
It was unclear whether having agents helping with screening passengers would improve wait times. Some travelers expressed worries.
Elon Musk said Saturday he'd be willing to pay the salaries of TSA agents during the Homeland Security shutdown , as President Trump suggested the possibility of using ICE agents to keep airports moving instead. Why it matters: The shutdown is causing chaos for travelers and gridlock in Congress, with few solutions on the horizon. - Pressure to resolve the shutdown is intensifying as airport delays worsen and staffing risks escalate. Driving the news: "I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country," Musk posted to X early Saturday morning. - About five hours later, President Trump posted to Truth…