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DHS Shutdown: TSA Lines Could Grow Longer
18 Feb
Summary
- Partial government shutdown impacts Department of Homeland Security.
- TSA screenings continue normally but could lengthen.
- Employees may miss first paycheck in early March.
A partial government shutdown has begun to affect the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), raising concerns about potential disruptions to services like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Currently, TSA screenings are proceeding as usual, but the situation could change if the funding pause persists. A key concern is the impact on DHS employees, many of whom may be required to work without receiving pay. This could lead to understaffing and longer security lines at airports nationwide.
Travel experts note that employees might miss their first paycheck in early March. The DHS has previously stated that essential missions will continue, but acknowledged that employees working without pay could strain frontline defenses. Travelers are advised to allow extra time for airport procedures in anticipation of potential delays.
