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TSA official: Airport security problem ‘going to get worse before it gets better’

TSA agents working without pay have led to 10% nationwide callout rates, causing delays up to 150 minutes and fluctuating wait times at major U.S. airports, officials said.

  • A top TSA official warned that airport security problems will likely worsen before improving due to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown causing mass callouts and flight disruptions at airports.
  • About 50,000 TSA officers have been working without pay since mid-February, leading to long lines and delays of up to 120 minutes at major airports including Houston.
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TSA official: Airport security problem 'going to get worse before it gets better'

A senior Transportation Security Administration (TSA) official warned Thursday that the growing backlog at airport security checkpoints nationwide is likely “going to get worse before it gets better.”

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The Hill broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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