Government shutdown affecting DHS causes travel nightmares
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Government shutdown reduces DHS staffing, causing travel delays and security screening slowdowns at U.S. airports.
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Airport delays and longer security lines will affect your travel plans and arrival times if you fly domestically during the shutdown.
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A partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security is creating staffing shortages at U.S. airports, disrupting travel nationwide. The funding lapse has left security and operations personnel unavailable or working without pay, hampering the normal flow of passengers through terminals. Airport operations depend heavily on DHS agencies including TSA and CBP, which screen travelers and manage border security at ports of entry. The disruptions compound during peak travel periods and risk longer wait times, flight delays, and potential security vulnerabilities. The shutdown's duration will determine whether these staffing problems worsen or stabilize.
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