["Shutdown" deadlock continues, Musk says he's willing to pay TSA staff salaries, Trump responds] As the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and its subordinate agencies continue their "shutdown," the nationwide airport security screening system has been significantly affected. According to reports from *Newsweek*, Fox News, and other media outlets, U.S. entrepreneur Elon Musk recently proposed to pay the salaries of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff during the "shutdown." On October 23, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his welcome. Musk posted on social media platform X on October 21, stating, "I am willing to propose paying the salaries of TSA staff during this funding deadlock. This current situation is negatively impacting the lives of many Americans at airports across the country." When asked by reporters about Musk's proposal, Trump responded on October 23, saying, "Yes, I would be very happy. I think it's great. Let him do it." (*Global Times*)