DHS awards $10K bonuses to MSP TSA agents
On Nov. 23 at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem handed out $10,000 bonus checks to several dozen TSA agents and announced a $1 billion national investment in TSA security checkpoint technology. The bonuses recognize staff who worked through the federal shutdown, and the upgrade plan includes new scanning, X-ray and AIT equipment across U.S. airports; FAA separately said 776 air traffic controllers/technicians with perfect attendance will also receive $10,000, while DHS has not specified the total number of TSA recipients.
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- Event at MSP on Nov. 23: several dozen TSA agents received $10,000 checks from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
- DHS plans $1 billion for TSA checkpoint upgrades (new scanning, X‑ray, AIT equipment) nationally.
- FAA said 776 air traffic controllers/technicians nationwide will receive $10,000 bonuses; DHS did not specify TSA eligibility counts.
- Context: bonuses follow work during the recent federal government shutdown.
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November 24, 2025