Richmond airport grounds Kristi Noem's government shutdown video

• That's the law that aims to ensure federal programs are administered in a nonpartisan fashion.

What they're saying: "RIC is not running the controversial 'shutdown' video," Richmond airport spokesperson Troy Bell tells Axios in a statement.

• "We are running (since April) a REAL ID promotional video. Sec. Noem is the main character in the REAL ID video; the topic is directly related to air travel and does not dive into partisan politics."

Catch up quick: Noem's new video says it's the TSA's priority to ensure efficient, pleasant and safe travel — but "Democrats in Congress refuse to fund the federal government."

• Noem continues, "because of this, many of our operations are impacted, and most of our TSA employees are working without pay."

• She then expresses "hope" that "Democrats will soon recognize the importance of opening the government."

Zoom out: Other major airports that confirmed to Axios they won't show the video include Seattle, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Buffalo and Charlotte.

The other side: "[I]t's unfortunate our workforce has been put in this position due to political gamesmanship," DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement that largely echoed Noem's message.

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