The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ordered thousands of furloughed employees back to work despite the ongoing shutdown, with many TSA workers urging Congress to put an end to the partial government shutdown. Although DHS staff are set to receive back pay starting Friday, concerns loom over the uncertainty of future paychecks. TSA officers at various airports, including Portland International Airport (PDX) and Hartsfield-Jackson, are calling for consistent pay as they protest the hardships caused by the shutdown. While some TSA agents received back pay last week, many report that it does not adequately cover their piling bills. Lawmakers are set to return to Washington as the negotiations continue amidst this financial dilemma for security workers, raising questions about the long-term impacts if the shutdown persists.