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TSA Sick Calls Surge Amid Government Shutdown, Putting US Airports at Risk of Closure

TSA staffing levels have hit a breaking point as the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown enters its fifth week. Acting Deputy Administrator Adam Stahl warns of potential airport closures as sick calls reach five times the normal rate.

International Business Times UK

Fuel spikes, flight delays and storms threaten US spring break travel

Record 171 million passengers are expected to fly this spring, even as TSA funding lapse risks longer airport lines

The Guardian - US

War, oil, and an unpaid TSA: The perfect storm of travel chaos feels like the pandemic all over again

Flights face new disruption as war, oil costs, and TSA pay issues hit travelers

Fortune

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Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During the shutdown, nobody knows.

The wait times at airport security checkpoints have become a guessing game during the shutdown of a single U.S. government department

The Independent UK

TSA Agents Raise Pay Concerns Amid Ongoing Federal Funding Uncertainty

Standing in a security line that stretches past the airport sliding doors feels like a personal nightmare. You probably look at the TSA officers and wonder why they seem so distracted or slow today. However, the truth is much more haunting than a simple bad mood in the workplace. Thousands…

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My friend’s luggage vanished — I asked ChatGPT for help, but this one move actually got it back

My friend’s luggage didn’t show up at baggage claim — so I asked ChatGPT what to do next. Here’s what actually worked (and what didn’t).

Tom’s Guide

Democrats Launch Bid to Fund DHS as Shutdown Drags On — ICE and CBP Not Included

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has launched a discharge petition to fund key parts of the Department of Homeland Security, like TSA and FEMA, only if funding for ICE and CBP is removed.

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'Hungry' TSA Employees Face Eviction, Repossessions, and Empty Fridges, Seek Food Bank Help

A partial government shutdown has left TSA employees without pay since February, leading to a surge in food bank usage, evictions, and high call-out rates at US airports.

International Business Times UK

Jason Bateman directing Sam Rockwell and Woody Harrelson in Netflix crime thriller

Netflix is once again teaming up with Jason Bateman as the actor goes behind the camera for The Cackling of the Dodos.

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How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without pay

Spring break travelers are facing unpredictable lines at airport security as the partial U.S. government shutdown strains TSA staffing

The Independent UK

TSA Security Wait Times Surge at Major U.S. Airports Amid Partial Government Shutdown and Staffing Challenges

Travelers at several major U.S. airports faced significantly longer **Transportation Security Administration** (TSA) security lines in mid-March 2026, with wait times reaching up to three hours at some checkpoints.

International Business Times

Stephen A Smith rips both sides for ‘egregious’ DHS shutdown: ‘People are petrified’

‘That’s not a good situation for either side of the aisle to be in,’ Smith said

The Independent UK

Government Shutdowns Won't Stop Airport Security If Airport Security Isn't Run by the Government

Airport wait times balloon as the TSA remains impacted by the partial government shutdown.

Reason

No pay for 50,000 TSA officers during the shutdown, and now a Donald Trump official just dropped a warning

Airports may not withstand this much longer.

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The Independent UK

Despite Republicans controlling three branches of government, Trump blames Dems for shutdown

Shutdown comes amid heightened scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement operations, with Democrats calling for changes to use of ID-obscuring masks, and how arrest warrants are obtained

Fortune

Delta CEO slams Washington over unpaid TSA agents, says front-line workers are being used as ‘political chips’

More than 300 agents have quit since the partial shutdown began Feb. 14, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

The Independent UK

White House offers limitations on ICE raids in ‘sensitive areas’ and more body cams as it works to get Homeland Security funded

Republicans still have not budged on Democrats’ biggest demands that are needed to fund DHS

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The 6,000-Flight Collapse: Why Your Spring Travel Plans Just Became a National Emergency

Spring travel was supposed to be your escape—but instead, it’s turning into a logistical nightmare. Across the U.S. and beyond, thousands of flights are being...

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International Business Times UK

Delta CEO Reveals 8 Record Sales Days This Quarter as Iran War Fails to Dent Bookings

Delta, American, and United raise Q1 revenue guidance at J.P. Morgan conference as bookings surge despite jet fuel costs rising over 50%.

The Independent UK

US airports could be forced to shut down if TSA issues persist

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I asked ChatGPT what to do when I missed my flight because of a long TSA line — here’s how it helped me

I asked ChatGPT what to do if I missed my flight because of a long TSA line — here’s the advice that could save your trip

The Independent UK

Australian man attacked TSA worker in LAX bathroom after accusing him of stealing his passport, authorities say

His bag and passport were later found in a restaurant in the terminal the man had been to

Clever Dude

Long Lines? What Problems Are Facing the TSA in 2026

The airport experience in 2026 feels like a test of patience before a trip even begins. Security lines stretch, tempers flare, and the clock suddenly feels like an enemy instead of a guide. Something has shifted, and it goes far beyond a few extra travelers showing up early for flights.…

International Business Times

Is Orlando International Airport Open Now? Latest MCO Status, Delays and Spring Break Travel Updates

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is fully open and operating under normal conditions as of early Wednesday morning, March 18, 2026, with no active ground delays or stops in effect, according to the airport's official website and live flight-tracking data.

The Guardian - US

Markwayne Mullin strikes softer tone but defends Trump policies in Senate hearing

Trump pick to replace Kristi Noem signaled he’d avoid her mistakes but defends president’s immigration campaign

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