A first-hand look at TSA lines

CBS News
March 24, 2026
2 min read

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CBS News documents TSA checkpoint operations during partial government shutdown via on-site reporting.

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Travelers at Atlanta and Houston airports experience TSA security screening during government shutdown, though specific operational impacts remain undocumented.

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CBS News correspondents Skyler Henry and Nicole Sganga reported from TSA security checkpoints in Atlanta and Houston, respectively, to document traveler experiences during the partial government shutdown. The correspondents joined passengers in security lines to provide first-hand observation of checkpoint operations. No specific details about wait times, staffing levels, or operational impacts are provided in the available content.

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CBS News correspondents Skyler Henry and Nicole Sganga conducted direct observation reporting from TSA checkpoints in Atlanta and Houston.

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