"TSA agents missed their first full paychecks. Some employees are still at work, with the promise of back pay when the shutdown ends. But others can't or won't forego paychecks."
"This shortage of TSA agents to process travelers has led to hours-long waits to pass through airport security. Baltimore: more than an hour. Houston: three hours. Atlanta: four hours."
"Tonya Johnson, 46, has worked in the Newark airport for eight years... 'I don't know what their purpose is,' she said, adding, 'They're just standing there, and they're in the way.'"
The second government shutdown of the year began on February 14, affecting the Department of Homeland Security. While some agencies remain funded, TSA agents missed paychecks, causing many to quit or call in sick. This has resulted in significant delays at airports, with wait times exceeding four hours in some locations. The Trump administration deployed ICE agents to assist TSA, but their effectiveness is questioned. Employees express frustration over the situation, highlighting the lack of clear purpose for the ICE presence at airports.
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