Unfolding Crisis: DHS Shutdown Threatens US Air Travel
Published on: Feb. 14, 2026, 8:22 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The US Department of Homeland Security shutdown affects the TSA, responsible for airport screening. Though air traffic control remains funded, TSA officers work unpaid, risking longer security lines. Travellers are advised to plan ahead due to potential delays, with negotiations ongoing for DHS's funding amidst calls for new immigration restrictions.
