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Congress Risks Third Shutdown, Threatening Travel and TSA Pay

2/23/2026

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Congress faces its third shutdown in months, risking disruption to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
During previous shutdown, more than 9,000 flights were delayed or canceled, and the travel industry lost $6.1 billion.
Essential workers, including air traffic controllers, would work without pay during shutdowns, causing financial strain.
Proposed legislation would guarantee pay for these workers during shutdowns and prevent future aviation disruption.

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Story summary

Congress faces its third shutdown in months, risking disruption to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
During previous shutdown, more than 9,000 flights were delayed or canceled, and the travel industry lost $6.1 billion.
Essential workers, including air traffic controllers, would work without pay during shutdowns, causing financial strain.
Proposed legislation would guarantee pay for these workers during shutdowns and prevent future aviation disruption.