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.
📌 Key Facts
- 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.