TSA Workers Forced to Sell Blood Plasma Amid Federal Shutdown

Deputy TSA Administrator Stahl reported that agents are selling blood plasma to afford gas and sleeping in their cars due to the 38-day federal shutdown. This situation highlights the severe human cost of political gridlock, with 50,000 workers left unpaid and unable to maintain basic livelihoods. The incident underscores the urgent need for a resolution to the government funding impasse to restore essential services and worker stability.