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Longest Partial Shutdown Hits TSA, Causing Airport Delays

3/27/2026

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The ongoing budget stalemate has produced the longest partial government shutdown on record affecting the Department of Homeland Security for over a month.
If it continues past this weekend, it will surpass previous shutdowns in duration.
Unlike full shutdowns, this partial shutdown affects only specific agencies, with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees working without pay.
Hundreds of TSA agents have resigned, causing significant delays at airports.

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Story summary

The ongoing budget stalemate has produced the longest partial government shutdown on record affecting the Department of Homeland Security for over a month.
If it continues past this weekend, it will surpass previous shutdowns in duration.
Unlike full shutdowns, this partial shutdown affects only specific agencies, with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees working without pay.
Hundreds of TSA agents have resigned, causing significant delays at airports.