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JFK Airport TSA Wait Times Vary by Terminal Amid Spring Break Travel and Ongoing Government Shutdown Effects

Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) faced mixed TSA security wait times Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with some terminals seeing lines exceeding 30 minutes while others cleared in under 5 minutes.

International Business Times

Some flight cancellations and delays continue after US storms dump snow in the Midwest and head east

Hundreds of flights are canceled or delayed one day after powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and disrupted thousands of others

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Thousands of flights canceled as storms sweep across US

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Thousands of flights canceled as winter storm marches across US

Storm system dumps snow in midwest and threatens east coast with high winds and possible ‘long-track tornadoes’

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Texas lawmakers spar over DHS funding as long lines loom at US airports

John Cornyn and Greg Casar debate TSA agent pay outside Austin airport as partial shutdown enters second month

The Guardian - US

More than 12,500 flights canceled or delayed as storms and TSA issues snarl air travel

Travelers said they were forced to sleep on the airport floor after last-minute flight cancelations

The Independent UK

War, Shutdown, Sleeper Cells: Is US Air Travel Entering a Risky Phase?

Explore the impact of global conflicts and domestic issues on US air travel safety. Learn about TSA challenges, terrorism concerns, and why experts still consider flying secure despite potential delays.

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Airline CEOs issue spring break travel warning amid TSA officer exodus

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Hundreds of TSA Officers Resign Over Unpaid Salary, Leaving Travelers in US Aiports Stuck in Long Security Lines

Hundreds of TSA officers quit without pay, causing long security lines and flight delays at major US airports.

International Business Times UK

American Airlines, Delta, United CEOs Plead for Shutdown Resolution

CEOs of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines urge Congress to end the government shutdown to prevent airport delays and TSA staffing issues.

International Business Times

Airline CEOs sound the alarm on TSA shortages after 300 officers quit

The CEOs warned the stakes are high with spring break in full swing, FIFA's World Cup 2026 approaching and celebrations for America's 250th birthday throughout the year

The Independent UK

Hacked data shines light on homeland security’s AI surveillance ambitions

Records show DHS tech incubator spending large sums on partnerships that would expand surveillance capabilities

The Guardian - US

Trump tells unpaid TSA staff ‘GO TO WORK’ during DHS shutdown: ‘I promise that I will never forget you!!!’

The president thanked TSA agents who are still going to work as he railed against ‘Radical Left Democrats’

The Independent UK

Trump Tells 61,000 Unpaid TSA Workers to 'Go to Work' While Gold Bars Were Carted Around the White House

Amid a partial government shutdown, TSA workers are urged by President Trump to continue working without pay, sparking outrage and financial struggles.

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‘New fear unlocked’: Woman gets flagged by TSA at California’s John Wayne airport during her time of the month. The ‘pat down’ lowkey traumatizes her

A TikToker has gone viral after sharing her friend’s experience with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). And it’s enough to put women off traveling for life.

International Business Times

US Airports Launch Donation Drives for Unpaid TSA Workers as Partial Government Shutdown Enters Fifth Week

A growing number of major U.S. airports are appealing to travelers for donations to support Transportation Security Administration employees working without pay during a partial government shutdown that began Feb. 14, 2026, leaving roughly 50,000 TSA officers to miss their first full paycheck on March 13 amid mounting financial hardship.

The Guardian - US

US airports ask for donations for unpaid TSA staff amid partial government shutdown

TSA employees have been working in US airports without pay since the partial shutdown began in February

International Business Times UK

'Majority Votes No': 51-46 Senate Blocked DHS Funding for the Fourth Time This Year

The Senate blocks DHS funding for the fourth time this year, prolonging a partial shutdown that affects security, workers, and travellers across the US.

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The Independent UK

Southwest passengers forced off plane at Texas airport after ‘civilian model taser’ discovered

Southwest Flight 28 from Houston’s Hobby Airport to Dallas Love Field departed about two and a half hours later than planned

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TSA agent did her job and now, Laura Loomer is stressing everyone like her is a ‘national security threat’

Evidently, regular security procedures are humiliating.

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Why is the India Today Conclave platforming an anti-Indian racist?

The India Today Group has invited Laura Loomer – a garden-variety racist (particularly of the anti-Indian kind), Donald Trump loyalist, ‘proud Islamophobe,’ and Israel-first influencer – as a speaker to the India Today Conclave 2026. The MAGA influencer is scheduled to speak tomorrow between 12.30 pm and 1 pm on…

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US can expect hours-long airport lines to continue as Democrats thwart DHS funding measure in shutdown standoff

Lines at Houston, Los Angeles, other airports grow as TSA shortages strain airports

The Times of India

Over 300 TSA employees leave as airport absences surge amid DHS shutdown: Report

Airport security saw unscheduled absences more than double during the DHS shutdown, with over 300 TSA employees leaving. Frontline officers worked without pay, leading to significant call-out rates at major airports and operational disruptions. This staffing strain exacerbated long traveler wait times and raised concerns about long-term workforce stability.

International Business Times UK

New DHS Chief Markwayne Mullin Inherits TSA Staffing Crisis After 300 Agents Quit During Shutdown Under Kristi Noem

Chief Markwayne Mullin is poised to take over a Department of Homeland Security battered by a TSA staffing crunch after 305 workers quit during the shutdown under Kristi Noem. The fallout is already being felt in airport queues, rising call-outs and a political blame game that shows no sign of…

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Should TSA be privatized? The argument for outsourcing airport screening

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