Airline and transportation officials are warning that the nation could face major airport disruptions unless Congress reaches an agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security by this time next week.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Friday renewed his warning that a prolonged partial government shutdown could trigger widespread chaos at airports, as more Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have been calling out of work after missing paychecks.
“If a deal isn’t cut, you’re going to see what’s happening today look like child’s play,” Duffy told CNN. Earlier in the week, he had warned that smaller airports could begin shutting down if staffing shortages worsen….
Airport Disruptions to Worsen as DHS Funding Fight Drags On, Transportation Secretary Warns
