
Skies Unfunded: Government Shutdown Grounds TSA Workers
Published on: Oct. 22, 2025, 8:59 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
As the government shutdown extends, 60,000 TSA workers face unpaid wages, leading them to seek alternative income sources. The shutdown has reached a critical point, risking airport operations due to high absenteeism. Ongoing political deadlock over funding and healthcare subsidies prolongs financial strain on federal employees.