TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
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TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
Travelers passing through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport may still feel the effects of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Heading into the weekend, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pay the tens of thousands of TSA officers who have been working without pay for over a month during a partial government shutdown.
Long security lines at airports are driving people crazy as Congress and President Donald Trump try to work out a budget stalemate.
TSA workers in Atlanta are turning to food assistance after going more than 40 days without a paycheck.
Friday is payday for millions of Americans, unless you are a TSA worker who has gone a full month without pay.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Renetheia Denson is known by passengers and coworkers at the Atlanta airport for giving directions with her own special flair.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
As the federal government shutdown stretches past a month, unpaid TSA officers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport receive vital assistance to help them navigate mounting financial hardships.
A child's immigration case is fueling national and online debate — and raising new questions about how deportations are carried out, including the role of major airlines like Delta.
Sen. Raphael Warnock is calling on Congress to end the stalemate and pay TSA agents working without pay, as the prolonged shutdown raises concerns about airport delays and staffing nationwide.
While airport officials say lines are improving, many have already changed plans for convenience, cost, and flexibility.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens released a statement addressing the planned ICE presence at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, reassuring travelers and residents about ongoing security measures.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Mass TSA callouts tied to the federal shutdown are causing major delays at Hartsfield-Jackson, with some passengers missing flights after waiting in security lines for hours.
Airline passengers are saying that Transportation Security Administration workers need to get paid.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Airport officials say they are working with federal partners to manage passenger flow after reports that roughly one-third of TSA workers did not report to work during an ongoing federal funding impasse.
The Atlanta airport is asking travelers to arrive earlier than they usually would and to be patient as it deals with weather delays and airport security workers calling out.
Transportation Security Administration officers say the financial and emotional toll is mounting as the latest federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight.
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
Gwinnett County Police have debunked a viral social media post claiming a protest over mall policies, confirming the event was a prank by an out-of-state juvenile.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and health care tycoon Rick Jackson are set to meet for a debate at the start of the Republican gubernatorial primary.
Officials say unauthorized tree removal could lead to penalties as the city emphasizes environmental and quality-of-life benefits.
Investigators say the 19-year-old opened fire on officers after being asked to leave the high school football game, and his mom picked him up after the shooting.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.