Record numbers of TSA officers called out Saturday as DHS shutdown continues

Travelers are waiting hours at some airports to pass through TSA checkpoints as more officers call out amid the ongoing DHS shutdown.

Mar 23, 2026 0

Record numbers of TSA officers called out Saturday as DHS shutdown continues

Travelers are waiting hours at some airports to pass through TSA checkpoints as more officers call out amid the ongoing DHS shutdown.

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