Transportation Security Administration Warns of Airport Closures Amid US Government Shutdown

Transportation Security Administration officials warned of potential airport closures after a partial US government shutdown caused massive security delays.The funding stalemate involving the Department of Homeland Security has forced approximately 50,000 security agents to work without pay during the busy season.Many travelers faced three-hour wait times at major hubs like Houston and Atlanta while employee absences reached record levels across the nation.Authorities recommend that passengers arrive three hours before their flights and use alternative services while official digital wait-time tools remain unreliable.