Partial U.S. government shutdown leaves TSA unpaid, strains airports

The partial U.S. government shutdown has left Transportation Security Administration employees unpaid for weeks, forcing them to work without pay and straining airport security operations. Union representatives say agents at Minneapolis-St. Paul have already endured a 38-day shutdown, and long screening lines have emerged at multiple major airports. The shutdown slowed the arrival of specialists investigating a recent LaGuardia crash, delaying the safety response. Congress remains deadlocked, prolonging pressure on frontline aviation staff and increasing the risk of further travel disruptions.