Video: Long lines at airports across the country amid DHS shutdown

TSA agents worked without pay Wednesday as a partial government shutdown created extended security lines at airports nationwide. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown forced screeners to remain on the job unpaid, a situation that typically occurs during funding lapses affecting federal agencies. Extended wait times at checkpoints compound travel disruptions for passengers during a period when many Americans rely on air travel. TSA agents are among federal employees required to work during shutdowns despite delayed paychecks, raising concerns about staffing sustainability if the funding gap persists. The shutdown underscores the operational strain on federal security operations when Congress fails to pass appropriations bills.