"As TSA agents are expected to miss their first full paycheck on Saturday because of the partial shutdown, which started in February, some are not coming in to work. It's resulting in long lines in some airports, and it comes as air travel hits the busy spring break period."
"For now, the chaos appears largely localized to a handful of airports - but travelers should expect lines across the US to worsen the longer the security officers work without pay."
"Funding for the Department of Homeland Security expired in mid-February after Democratic lawmakers demanded changes to federal immigration enforcement efforts."
A partial government shutdown beginning in February has resulted in TSA agents missing their first full paycheck, leading many to skip work. This absence has created significant security line delays at multiple US airports, including Houston Hobby and New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, during the busy spring break travel period. The Department of Homeland Security characterized the situation as "spring break under siege." The shutdown occurred after Democratic lawmakers demanded changes to federal immigration enforcement efforts. TSA agents previously worked without pay during a record shutdown in October and November, eventually receiving back pay upon government reopening. Airport delays are expected to worsen the longer security officers work without compensation.
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