Bloomberg News Now March 26, 2026: Trump Moves to Pay TSA Agents, Delays Hormuz Deadline, More
Mar 27, 2026
Nora Melinda, a Bloomberg reporter providing on-the-ground DHS funding and TSA coverage. She breaks down Trump’s order to pay TSA agents amid legal questions. The discussion covers a delayed Iran deadline and U.S. troop considerations in the Middle East. Other quick hits include travel shifts from flying to driving, merger chatter in spirits, and SpaceX IPO moves.
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Trump Plans To Pay TSA Amid Funding Stalemate
- President Donald Trump said he will sign an order to pay TSA officers amid a DHS funding fight causing staffing shortages and long airport lines.
- Nora Melinda noted uncertainty about his unilateral authority since Congress typically controls federal spending.
Trump Extends Iran Deadline During Negotiations
- Trump extended a deadline for Iran from seven to ten days during a Fox News interview while negotiating over ships and potential strikes.
- He framed the extension as a concession tied to Iran giving him ships and said Iran was "very thankful."
Pentagon Mulls 10,000 More Troops To Middle East
- The Pentagon is considering up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to expand options while Trump explores talks with Tehran.
- The force would join ~5,000 Marines and thousands of 82nd Airborne paratroopers already ordered to the region.