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Government Shutdown Sparks TSA Staffing Crisis Ahead of World Cup

4/11/2026

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The ongoing partial government shutdown has created a staffing crisis at U.S. airports ahead of the World Cup.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to retroactively pay Transportation Security Administration officers after six weeks without pay.
More than 500 TSA workers have resigned since February, underscoring the staffing challenges.
Acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill warned of a 'perfect storm' of shortages as millions travel for the World Cup.

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The ongoing partial government shutdown has created a staffing crisis at U.S. airports ahead of the World Cup.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to retroactively pay Transportation Security Administration officers after six weeks without pay.
More than 500 TSA workers have resigned since February, underscoring the staffing challenges.
Acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill warned of a 'perfect storm' of shortages as millions travel for the World Cup.