Transportation Security Administration workers may begin receiving paychecks as early as Monday or Tuesday following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump approving back pay for the federal employees.

TSA officers have been working without pay for more than 40 days during the partial government shutdown. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that workers could start receiving compensation under Trump's executive order within days.

Despite the prospect of resumed pay, travelers continue to experience significant delays at airport security checkpoints across the country. Long lines persisted over the weekend at TSA checkpoints, affecting passengers nationwide.

The ongoing travel disruptions come as House Republicans rejected a deal previously passed by the Senate that could have ended the partial government shutdown. The legislative impasse has left thousands of federal workers, including TSA officers, working without regular compensation.

The executive order represents a targeted solution for TSA workers specifically, though it does not address the broader government shutdown affecting other federal agencies and employees. Airport security operations have remained functional throughout the shutdown, but staffing concerns have contributed to increased wait times for travelers.