Airport security lines surge nationwide as staffing shortages disrupt travel

Name: Airport security lines surge nationwide as staffing shortages disrupt travel
Uploaded: 2026-03-19T17:25:23Z
Duration: 1 min 48 s
Description: Ongoing TSA staffing shortages tied to the prolonged DHS shutdown are causing hours-long airport security delays, checkpoint closures, and travel disruptions as spring break demand rises.

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Ongoing TSA staffing shortages tied to the prolonged DHS shutdown are causing hours-long airport security delays, checkpoint closures, and travel disruptions as spring break demand rises.