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Airport Delays Surge as Congress Fails DHS Funding

3/21/2026

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Congress's failure to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security on March 20, 2026 caused long security lines at LaGuardia and other U.S. airports.
Travelers arrived hours early for flights, with waits at TSA checkpoints up to four hours.
Rachel Sweet, traveling to Memphis, and Jade Primicias, heading to Denver, expressed concerns about missing flights due to delays.
Democrats' ongoing immigration reform funding dispute continues to impact airport operations.

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Story summary

Congress's failure to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security on March 20, 2026 caused long security lines at LaGuardia and other U.S. airports.
Travelers arrived hours early for flights, with waits at TSA checkpoints up to four hours.
Rachel Sweet, traveling to Memphis, and Jade Primicias, heading to Denver, expressed concerns about missing flights due to delays.
Democrats' ongoing immigration reform funding dispute continues to impact airport operations.