Long security lines start popping up at airports as TSA officers go without pay

By: Jacob Fischler

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 822

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Passengers at a handful of airports this week waited in hours-long security lines as the government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security dragged on.

Though Transportation Security Administration officers are required by law to work during a lapse in funding, more than usual have been absent after receiving only a partial paycheck during the most recent pay period. TSA officers will miss an entire paycheck this weekend if the shutdown is still in effect then. …

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