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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Katie Hawkinson

Government shutdown could lead to airports being closed, TSA official warns

The ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown could soon lead to airport closures, a Trump administration official has warned.

The shutdown began in mid-February, after lawmakers failed to reach a deal on funding the agency, which also houses TSA. Now, after thousands of TSA employees missed their first full paycheck last week, officials are worried the mounting chaos at airports could result in closures, Acting Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox and Friends.

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