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TSA Shutdown Causes Delays; Spring Break Travel Strained

3/21/2026

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Unpredictable delays persist at airports as the TSA shutdown continues, though some travelers avoid long waits.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned conditions could worsen if TSA agents miss another payment.
He also said spring break travel increases the strain, making long lines especially challenging for families with children.
Duffy criticized the use of American citizens as leverage in the ongoing situation.

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Story summary

Unpredictable delays persist at airports as the TSA shutdown continues, though some travelers avoid long waits.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned conditions could worsen if TSA agents miss another payment.
He also said spring break travel increases the strain, making long lines especially challenging for families with children.
Duffy criticized the use of American citizens as leverage in the ongoing situation.