Why some Airport Security Screeners Will Continue to Get Paid During the Government Shutdown

As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution

Some of the nation’s busiest airports saw hourslong security lines this weekend, as the partial government shutdown begins to hit air travel.

DIA braces for spring surge as shutdown leaves TSA security officers unpaid

DIA is braced for a spring break travel surge with more than 1.3 million passengers moving through TSA security checkpoints as a partial government shutdown leaves security officers unpaid.

TSA Lines Are About To Get A Lot Worse

Agents will miss their first full paycheck this week, and union officials say they expect resignations to start increasing if there's no resolution.

TSA Calls To End Now 25 Day ‘Democrat Shutdown’ With Airport Lines Out The Door, Terror Threats Abounding

'The financial insecurity that comes from that is tremendous'

Partial government shutdown may impact TSA, but Norfolk airport sees no delays

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A partial government shutdown could leave TSA officers missing out on a paycheck this week. That is causing concern that those workers could call in sick or quit altogether. Many are still recovering from the full shutdown they braced through at the end of 2025. It's happening at a time when [...]

Third government shutdown in six months leaves TSA agents scrambling once again

A mobile food pantry will return to MSP this week, in an effort to help TSA agents cope with yet another missed paycheck.