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White House Rejects Elon Musk's Offer to Pay TSA Salaries During Shutdown

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The White House has rejected Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers' salaries during the partial government shutdown.

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Elon Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during the funding impasse.

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The White House cited legal challenges due to Musk's government contracts as a reason for rejecting the offer.

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What specific legal mechanisms or statutes prevent Elon Musk from paying TSA salaries due to his government contracts?
What are the exact terms of the Senate proposal to fund most of DHS but exclude some ICE operations?
How many TSA workers are currently missing work or have resigned, and what is the impact on airport security nationwide?
What reforms to immigration enforcement are Democrats demanding in exchange for funding DHS?
When is the shutdown expected to end, and what are the key sticking points in negotiations?

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