THE FUSE

The Atlanta-based media mogul visited Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Friday to support Transportation Security Administration workers who have gone six weeks without pay due to a partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. Perry's initial attempt to hand out cash directly on Thursday was blocked by federal regulations prohibiting TSA officers from accepting gifts at screening locations. He thanked workers, took photos with them and left without distributing funds, though sources said even that gesture lifted morale among staff struggling to pay bills and feed their families.