TSA official: ‘Not hyperbole’ to suggest airports may close if shutdown persists

Northwest Florida Congressman Patronis Speaks Out On Shutdown And TSA : NorthEscambia.com

Tuesday, Northwest Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis spoke out amid TSA staffing shortages and nationwide travel disruptions as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown enters its 32nd day. “The American people shouldn’t be paying the price for Democrat dysfunction,” said Patronis. “TSA agents are being pushed to the brink, working without pay, struggling to make ends [...]

TSA warns small airports may close amid shutdown | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

With more than 30% of Transportation Security Administration officers absent from work at several airports across the United States this week, a senior TSA official warned today that the ongoing partial government shutdown may force the closure of small U.S. airports.

Small airports could close if shutdown continues, TSA official warns

TSA officers, working without pay for more than a month, have called out of work and quit in growing numbers as the shutdown drags on.

The insane government shutdown

THE INSANE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. On March 1, an immigrant from Senegal, apparently angry over the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, donned a T-shirt that said “Property of Allah,” grabbed a Koran, a pistol, and a semi-automatic rifle, and headed toward a popular nightlife area in Austin, Texas. There, he shot and killed three people and wounded 14 others before police killed him. On March 12, an immigrant from Sierra Leone who had served years in pris…

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT COULD BE FORCED TO SHUT DOWN SMALLER AIRPORTS IF GOVERNMENT FUNDING STANDOFF CONTINUES, TSA OFFICIAL SAYS

TSA Admin Warns Smaller Airports Could Close Completely If Government Shutdown Continues: ‘We’re Fully Stretched'

The TSA has already depleted its National Deployment Office of all available workers, acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl tells Fox NewsTravelers line up for security at LaGuardia Airport on March 13.Credit: Zhang Fengguo/Xinhua via GettyNEED TO KNOWA TSA administrator is warning that the U.S. could close smaller airports throughout the country if the partial government shutdown continuesOver 300 TSA agents have quit since the beginning o…