Long TSA wait times persist despite ICE deployment as a potential deal to end the shutdown takes shape: Latest updates
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- Immigration officers from ICE were deployed to U.S. airports to assist TSA amid severe understaffing and long security lines during the ongoing government shutdown.
- TSA has faced critical staff shortages as thousands of security officers have been working without pay and calling out of work since DHS funding lapsed five weeks ago.
- Despite ICE support, some airports like Houston and Atlanta experienced extreme wait times of up to four to six hours, while other major hubs saw shorter delays.
- Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans are underway to fund most of DHS except ICE enforcement, with hopes to end the shutdown soon despite President Trump's dissatisfaction with the current proposal.
- The government shutdown, now the second-longest in U.S. history, may conclude by the end of the week if a deal is reached.
