TSA agents, unpaid over a month due to shutdown, receive community support via fundraiser.

First responders at Hollywood Burbank Airport launched a "fill-the-boot" fundraiser to help TSA agents unpaid due to the ongoing government shutdown, which began February 14, 2026. Travelers donated $10 and $20 bills, with funds converted into gas cards to offset commuting costs. Despite no pay for over a month, TSA agents continue working to maintain airport security, with some taking second jobs. The effort highlights community support amid a funding impasse over DHS spending and immigration enforcement, as lawmakers remain divided.