Summary
Travellers in the US are experiencing long waits at airports because many TSA agents have quit or are not working due to a partial government shutdown. BBC journalist Christal Hayes faced over four-hour waits at Houston Airport. President Donald Trump has promised an executive order to ensure TSA agents get paid soon, and a partial funding bill passed the US Senate but still needs approval from the House.
Key Facts
- Many TSA agents have either quit or missed work during a government shutdown, causing long airport lines.
- BBC journalist Christal Hayes reported waiting for more than four hours at Houston Airport.
- US President Donald Trump aims to sign an executive order to provide immediate payment to TSA agents.
- The legal authority for the executive order is uncertain.
- US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was present at airports for crowd control.
- The US Senate passed a bill to fund the TSA, but it requires approval from the House of Representatives.
