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TSA faces staffing crisis as officers call in sick during shutdown
politics Mar 17, 2026, 4:00 PM
TSA faces staffing crisis as officers call in sick during shutdown
  • Nearly 10% of TSA officers were absent on Tuesday due to callouts.
  • Philadelphia International Airport temporarily closed multiple TSA checkpoints, causing long delays for travelers.
  • The ongoing government shutdown has jeopardized airport security operations and increased passenger wait times.
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