TSA wait times could hit 2 hours at Armstrong International amid partial government shutdown
By Olivia Vidal
Published on March 16, 2026.
The partial government shutdown continues to strain the federal workforce, with TSA agents working without pay and more than 300 have resigned from their positions. Officials at Armstrong International have warned of long wait times during peak periods. The partial shutdown began after lawmakers couldn't agree on several issues regarding the Department of Homeland Security and immigration enforcement.
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