Airports continue to struggle with long lines as Congress fails to reach DHS funding agreement

Congress has failed to reach an agreement on Department of Homeland Security funding, leaving airports nationwide grappling with extended security lines and reduced staffing levels. The impasse has prevented the agency from maintaining adequate personnel for screening operations, creating bottlenecks at major transportation hubs and frustrating travelers. Without a funding resolution, TSA and border security operations remain under strain, affecting passenger throughput and wait times. The funding failure reflects broader congressional gridlock that has repeatedly left DHS in limbo, forcing the agency to operate with uncertainty about its budget and staffing levels. Airport operations are expected to remain disrupted until lawmakers reach a compromise on DHS appropriations.