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DHS Shutdown Sparks Airport Staffing Crisis, Long Waits

3/26/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has caused staffing shortages at airports.
Passengers report hours-long waits at security lines and customs.
A Boston traveler endured a three-hour customs wait.
A Louisiana passenger reconsidered trips due to rising gas prices linked to geopolitical tensions.
The shutdown has prompted nearly 500 TSA officers to quit.

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Story summary

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has caused staffing shortages at airports.
Passengers report hours-long waits at security lines and customs.
A Boston traveler endured a three-hour customs wait.
A Louisiana passenger reconsidered trips due to rising gas prices linked to geopolitical tensions.
The shutdown has prompted nearly 500 TSA officers to quit.