"Thousands of Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay for more than a month, prompting mass staff callouts at the nation's major airports."
"As the shutdown enters its 37th day with no apparent end in sight, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement have begun arriving to bolster staffing at airports across the country."
"Images and videos began to circulate of armed ICE agents in bulletproof vests stationed throughout various airports, including John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia Airports."
"In one image captured by Reuters, a group of ICE agents can be seen standing near a TSA checkpoint in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which has been experiencing wait times of at least three hours."
American travelers face significant delays at airports due to a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown. TSA employees have been working without pay, leading to staff shortages. In response, ICE agents have been deployed to various airports to help manage security. President Trump criticized Democrats for the shutdown and emphasized the need for proper airport security. Armed ICE agents have been spotted at major airports, including JFK and Atlanta, as they assist TSA in handling the increased passenger volume and long wait times.
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