Partial Shutdown Causes Airport Security Delays

DHS pauses TSA PreCheck and Global Entry due to funding lapse.
Partial shutdown began Feb 14 after failed negotiations over immigration oversight.
TSA officers work without pay, risking delayed paychecks for 13% of federal workers.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues operations while DHS suspends airport police escorts.
First missed paycheck for affected workers occurs on March 3.
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