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TSA lines are longer. What you can do before going to the airport

Travelers across the United States are encountering unusually long airport security lines as a partial federal government shutdown strains staffing at the Transportation Security Administration.

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TSA security lines are dragging on for hours, and airports say to brace for more

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TSA absences double during shutdown, 300 officers quit, as some airports see longer security lines

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Global Entry back online as shutdown stretches TSA wait times

Global Entry is open again.

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Florida airport delays, TSA wait times for Thursday

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TSA Wait Times: Check Airport Security Lines, TSA PreCheck

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Did Senate vote to end government shutdown stall today? Effects on TSA

The expedited border entry process for trusted travelers was initially suspended by DHS, with the agency saying it was meant to conserve its personnel and resources amid the funding lapse.

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As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see eliminating TSA agents as a solution

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Pressure builds for TSA employees at MSP, though security lines keep moving

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TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying

Travelers stuck in line for hours at airport security this week are the latest victims of a partial government shutdown that has dragged on for nearly a month.

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These Simple Mistakes Slow Down Airport Security the Most, According to the TSA—and Not Having This 1 Item May Cost You

Here's what you need to know before heading to the airport.

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Flying? Avoid these clothes unless you want a second TSA screening

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Deciding what to pack before heading to the airport can be a hassle, but so can wearing the wrong thing. As you pass through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints, consider ...

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DHS to suspend TSA PreCheck, Global Entry programs amid shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it intended to pause two of its programs meant to expedite the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) airport screening process starting Sunday as a shutdown of the agency stretches into a second week,

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Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

Lines at security checkpoints continued to stretch for hours at airports across the country Monday morning, as the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues.

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TSA staffing shortages fuel airport delays as DHS shutdown drags on

Thousands of travelers stood in security lines stretching through baggage claim areas and down stairwells at airports in New Orleans and Houston on March 8, 2026, as a Department of Homeland Security funding lapse coincided with rising TSA officer absences and hours-long screening delays.

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TSA agents are working without pay at U.S. airports due to another shutdown

A shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that took effect early Saturday impacts the agency responsible for screening passengers and bags at airports across the country. Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day ...