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Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history
The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports.
March 30, 2026House Republicans reject Senate deal, prolonging partial government shutdown
Airport security agents have not been paid in more than a month due to a congressional impasse, causing travel chaos across the US.
March 28, 2026'Helpful' and 'scary': Travellers react to ICE agents at airports
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been deployed to US airports to assist TSA during the partial government shutdown.
March 24, 2026Trump says ICE agents will assist airport security as DHS shutdown continues
Travellers have faced hours-long waits at airports around the country as a partial government shutdown has left TSA agents without pay.
March 22, 2026Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached
The president said ICE would "do security" as airport security staff have gone without pay for weeks due to a partial government shutdown.
March 21, 2026Airports rush to feed unpaid TSA workers as belts tighten - Reuters
Airports rush to feed unpaid TSA workers as belts tighten Reuters
March 21, 2026US says airport delays will worsen as shutdown continues - Reuters
US says airport delays will worsen as shutdown continues Reuters
March 20, 2026US airport security lines worsen as missed paycheck looms for screeners - Reuters
US airport security lines worsen as missed paycheck looms for screeners Reuters
March 9, 2026Thousands face long queues at airports in Houston and New Orleans
The delays come amid increased spring travel and limited security personnel during a partial US government shutdown.
March 8, 2026