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Airport Security Workers to Miss Paycheck as Shutdown Drags On

The federal government entered its second consecutive shutdown on February 14, 2026 after Congress failed to agree on a funding bill that ties Department of Homeland Security appropriations to reforms of Immigration and Customs Enforcement practices. While the agency’s immigration arm remains insulated by a multi‑billion‑dollar reserve, the Transportation Security Administration—responsible for screening millions of passengers daily—has been left without cash flow. Roughly 100,000 DHS employees, including the bulk of TSA’s frontline staff, are slated to miss their first full paycheck, creating an unprecedented payroll gap for a security‑critical operation. Over 300 TSA officers have resigned since the shutdown began, and absenteeism is rising, prompting warnings of possible airport closures and widespread travel delays.