TSA Officers Struggle Through Third Shutdown

0:00The latest headlines, weather, and stories right here on Canada news today. Transportation Security Administration Officers are struggling through another government funding lapse the third and less than six months, forcing them to work without paychecks amid rising evictions, car repossessions, and empty pantries. This latest shutdown started on Valentine's Day and has already led to 376 resignations according to the Department of Homeland. Security worsening an agency already plagued by high turnover and low morale. Union leaders like those in Boise in Atlanta describe officers facing crushing financial weight from skip to medical copays to relying on airport, food drives, with many holding side jobs just to give by. Travelers are feeling the pinch too, with checkpoint lines stretching into hours at major hubs like Houston, Atlanta, and New Orleans as absences. Climb over half to staff missing shifts in some spots and some lines forcing checkpoint closures.

1:02Officials warn this could spark even higher attrition, similar to the 25% jump after the last shutdown, unless funding resumes soon to. Stay below staffing and get pay flowing again.