TSA warns of airport shutdowns as shutdown reaches day 40

Name: TSA warns of airport shutdowns as shutdown reaches day 40
Uploaded: 2026-03-26T18:32:58Z
Duration: 5 min 57 s

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport travelers face unpredictable wait times as the partial government shutdown hits day 40. With TSA agents set to miss another paycheck, officials warn some airport operations could shut down entirely to consolidate staff. ICE agents have begun assisting with crowd control as sick-outs rise. Our Tara Jabour was live at the airport, where wait times have topped four hours and some federal officers have reportedly resorted to selling plasma to pay bills.