March 11, 2026

171 Million Travelers Face Airport Delays as Democrats' DHS Shutdown Hits TSA Staffing, Scalise Warns

Airports across the U.S. are seeing long security lines as the DHS shutdown impacts TSA staffing, with 171 million travelers expected to fly in coming weeks.

171 Million Travelers Face Airport Delays as Democrats' DHS Shutdown Hits TSA Staffing, Scalise Warns

TL;DR

  • House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is criticizing Democrats over the partial government shutdown's impact on TSA staffing.
  • Millions of travelers are expected during the spring travel season, facing long delays and potential missed flights.
  • TSA agents are working without pay, with the prospect of missing their first full paycheck.
  • Scalise accuses Democrats of holding the Department of Homeland Security hostage for political leverage.
  • Airports like Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport are experiencing significant delays and advising travelers to arrive hours early.
  • The shutdown is in its 25th day, with DHS being the only agency unfunded through the remainder of the fiscal year.
  • The shutdown's effects are also being felt in national security concerns amidst growing threats.

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