TSA worker explains decision to quit amid DHS shutdown: "My family had to come first"

A TSA worker quit their job during the ongoing DHS shutdown, citing the need to prioritize their family over working without pay. TSA sick calls have more than tripled during the shutdown, creating staffing shortages as airlines prepare for a record 171 million spring break travelers. The departure highlights how unpaid federal workers are abandoning their posts, potentially compromising airport security during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. The exodus of TSA personnel threatens to create longer security lines and delays for millions of passengers. CBS correspondent Kris Van Cleave interviewed the departing worker about the financial strain that forced their decision to leave.