TSA employees impacted by the ongoing partial government shutdown are speaking out about the harsh realities they face as they work without pay. During a press conference held in Atlanta on Monday, TSA union leaders spoke about workers experiencing ‘empty refrigerators’ and ‘eviction notices.

Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security​ don't receive funding.

ROMULUS, MI - Security operations remain normal at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, despite an ongoing federal shutdown that has again suspended pay for TSA employees. An ongoing fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security has paused pay for Transportation Security Administration workers,

The standoff in Congress has forced 50,000 airport security officers to work without pay and prompted airline CEOs on Sunday to call for a quick end.

Downloads of the MyTSA App have spiked as travel chaos ensues at American airports. The only problem is that the app isn't fully functional right now.

US job creation has slowed to essentially zero, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said, though central bankers see the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.4%. Fed officials still see one rate cut as the most likely outcome in 2026.

TSA warns of potential airport shutdowns due to rising officer sick calls amid government shutdown. Long security lines and staff shortages create a "serious situation" for air travel.

Travelers at airports like San Francisco, Orlando Sanford, and Kansas City have not faced security delays due to the partial government shutdown.

Philadelphia International Airport is the latest major U.S. airport to temporarily close security checkpoints as more TSA officers call out of work.