Federal airport security screeners missed work by 10.2% last week due to a partial government shutdown. In NYC, up to 51% of agents stayed home at two major airports, reflecting growing frustration with the funding crisis affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-17/one-in-ten-airport-screeners-skip-work-as-funding-fight-drags-on