TSA shortages trigger hours‑long airport lines as shutdown drags on
Travelers heading out for spring break are facing hours‑long waits at some U.S. airports as the partial government shutdown leaves TSA agents working without pay. The agency says some officers are now missing paychecks and not showing up for shifts, creating backups at airports including Houston Hobby and New Orleans International. Officials warn that security lines nationwide could worsen the longer the shutdown continues.