Anyone planning to travel by air in the next few days should be aware of a possible shutdown of parts of the Department of Homeland Security.
TSA wiorkers may be effected the most. They are considered essential workers and must continue on the job. However, if this shutdown lasts long enough, they may go without a paycheck or two. Be prepared for fewer TSA employees and fewer available security lines.
CPB officers, who we meet as we go through immigration, are also essential, but they have separate funding that can be drawn on for their paychecks.
The shutdown is scheduled to start tomorrow.