'Absolute insanity': Democrats' DHS shutdown has travelers lining up outside Atlanta airport
By Joseph Mackinnon
Published on March 23, 2026.
The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by Democrats has resulted in long lines and headaches at airports across the country, particularly at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The airport has advised passengers to arrive at least four hours early on Monday due to staffing constraints and increased wait times at security checkpoints. Only four of the 18 TSA screening lanes were open at the airport on Sunday, leading to "absolute insanity and chaos". Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced on Sunday that Homeland Security Investigations and ICE will assist in line management and crowd control within the domestic terminals. Despite this assistance, around 30-40% of TSA agents have reportedly called out due to unpaid leave.
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