Airports across the country are in disarray thanks to the Democrats’ shutdown of DHS.
In mid-February 2026, Congress failed to pass funding legislation, resulting in a partial shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Funding for DHS expired on February 13, 2026, affecting agencies like the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Coast Guard, and cybersecurity operations.
Democrats in Congress have refused to support funding bills without reforms to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), citing concerns over aggressive deportation tactics and incidents like the killing of two Americans by federal agents in Minneapolis.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) ripped Dems for prioritizing politics over national security, especially amid heightened threats from the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict (Operation Epic Fury).
On Wednesday, during a press conference, Speaker Johnson stated, “Now is the time to be vigilant at home and to ensure that all of our doors are locked, so to speak.”
“And yet, as all this is happening, we have Democrats running around here playing political games in Congress. It’s infuriating. They’ve shut down the very agency that is responsible for securing the homeland.”
As the shutdown continues, Americans are paying the price for the political tantrum with long lines at TSA security that are adding hours to travel time and causing travelers to miss flights.
As of early March 2026, the shutdown has lasted over three weeks, with no immediate resolution in sight, though negotiations continue amid pressure from the White House and escalating international tensions.
DHS shared on social media. “SECURITY LINES OUT THE DOOR. Americans are now missing their flights because of the Democrats shutdown of DHS.”
“Their political stunt is forcing patriotic TSA officers to work without pay — leading to financial hardship, absences, and crippling staffing shortages.”
“Enough is enough: Democrats must fund DHS NOW.”
SECURITY LINES OUT THE DOOR.
Americans are now missing their flights because of the Democrats shutdown of DHS. Their political stunt is forcing patriotic TSA officers to work without pay — leading to financial hardship, absences, and crippling staffing shortages.
Enough is… pic.twitter.com/tGQCmGkRT0
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) March 8, 2026
TSA lines at Houston’s Bush Airport are currently exceeding THREE HOURS.
TSA security lines at Houston’s Bush Airport are currently exceeding THREE HOURS — all because of the Democrat Shutdown. pic.twitter.com/9zm3kimq23
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 3, 2025
WGNO reports officials in New Orleans are advising passengers to arrive at least three hours before their expected departure time.
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