April 27, 2026

Over 1,100 TSA Officers Quit Amid Ongoing DHS Shutdown

More than 1,110 TSA officers have quit since the DHS shutdown began on February 14, a notable increase from 830 a week prior.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned that emergency funding will run out if the shutdown continues into early May, risking longer airport security lines.
Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that a Senate-passed funding bill for DHS will need changes to pass in the House, delaying a resolution.