Why some airports have long security lines, and others are a breeze

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A TSA agent watches passengers queue to go through security at New York's LaGuardia airport.

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TSA workers may miss another paycheck Friday. Congress is running out of time before recess.

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A TSA agent surveys the security line at New York LaGuardia airport.
A TSA agent surveys the security line at New York LaGuardia airport.

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Silicon Valley airport tests 'José,' an AI-powered robot to ease travel snarls

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José, the new humanoid robot at San Josè Mineta International Airport.
José, the new humanoid robot at San Josè Mineta International Airport.

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I was on the Air Canada flight that crashed at LaGuardia. I felt the plane lose control, and I ducked and prayed.

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Jack Cabot, a passenger from flight AC8646, which collided with a truck at LaGuardia Airport.
Jack Cabot was on Air Canada Flight AC8646 to LaGuardia Airport when it crashed upon landing.

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What to know about Trump's deployment of ICE agents to airports

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ICE agents deployed at airports like Atlanta on Monday to help TSA. It's unclear what they can legally do to help screen travelers.

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Photos show ICE agents at US airports as TSA staffing shortages disrupt air travel

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Ice agents look on as travelers stand in long lines at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on March 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ICE agents have been deployed to airports across the US amid TSA staffing shortages.

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Why ICE agents are getting paid, but TSA employees are not

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Ice agents look on as travelers stand in long lines at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on March 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ICE agents have been deployed to a handful of US airports.

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The largest federal workers union says 'untrained, armed' ICE agents should not replace TSA

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TSA agents are working without pay during the partial government shutdown.

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Travelers describe airport chaos as unpaid TSA agents stop showing up: 'The line is coming from all directions'

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Passengers had to wait for as long as 75 minutes at JFK on Sunday morning.
Passengers had to wait for as long as 75 minutes at JFK on Sunday morning.

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TSA agents who often live paycheck to paycheck haven't been paid in 5 weeks. Here's how much they usually make.

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TSA agents.
TSA agents have been working without pay for over a month. Many live paycheck to paycheck, with average annual pay between $60,000 and $75,000.

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