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Hourslong TSA security lines choke major U.S. airports amid shutdown pay lapse

Mar 23rd 2026 · United States

Videos showed security lines stretching through airport parking lots as TSA officers missed another week of pay during the partial government shutdown.

Travelers at major U.S. airports faced hourslong waits at security checkpoints over the weekend.

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At NYC Airports, Long TSA Lines and Frustrated Travelers www.nytimes.com
Videos show long TSA lines wrapping around airport terminals across U.S. www.cbsnews.com
As airport delays continue, can enrolling in TSA PreCheck save you time? www.cbsnews.com