Thousands of airport security workers are showing up without pay as a federal shutdown drags on, according to Spectrum News.
About 50,000 TSA agents have gone unpaid for weeks, and more than 350 have already quit. In response, Rep. Nick Langworthy introduced the Pay TSA Act of 2026 to keep agents paid during shutdowns.
The funding fight centers on disagreements over immigration enforcement, with Democrats and Republicans at a stalemate. Officials warn losing more agents could weaken airport security and take months to recover due to training delays.
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