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Government Shutdown Causes Long TSA Lines at Houston Airport

3/25/2026

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Story summary

The government shutdown has left Transportation Security Administration workers unpaid, causing long security lines at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Dyan Thompson and colleagues from a local veterinary practice shared light-hearted moments while waiting.
Reports from various airports show thousands of travelers enduring the delays, with many trying to stay positive.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to assist, though the results remain unclear.

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Story summary

The government shutdown has left Transportation Security Administration workers unpaid, causing long security lines at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Dyan Thompson and colleagues from a local veterinary practice shared light-hearted moments while waiting.
Reports from various airports show thousands of travelers enduring the delays, with many trying to stay positive.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement to assist, though the results remain unclear.