TSA crisis: Nearly 500 officers have quit, and callout rates climb at airports nationwide

""This reckless shutdown has driven nearly 500 TSA officers to quit, while thousands more are forced to call out because they can't afford gas, childcare, food, or rent," DHS spokesperson Lauren Bis said."

"Nationwide on Wednesday, more than 11% of the TSA employees on the schedule missed work, according to DHS. That's over 3,120 callouts."

"The callout rate was three or four times higher at some airports, DHS said."

Republican senators proposed a funding plan for the Department of Homeland Security that excludes immigration enforcement and removal operations. The proposal includes new restrictions on immigration officers, such as body cameras, but does not meet Democrat demands for identification and restrictions on raids. The Transportation Security Agency warns of potential airport shutdowns due to staffing shortages, with nearly 500 TSA workers quitting and over 11% of employees missing work. The shutdown has led to financial strain on TSA employees, affecting their ability to afford basic necessities.

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