As the government shutdown continues, travelers across the U.S. are facing unprecedented TSA wait times, with reports of queues extending up to nine hours at major airports, including Atlanta and Houston. Staffing shortages due to the shutdown have led to only two TSA checkpoints operating in Houston, causing frustrations for flyers waiting as long as four hours. Meanwhile, ICE agents have been deployed at various airports, further complicating the situation. Airlines and airport officials are urging passengers to arrive up to three hours early for flights. Nonprofits have stepped in to provide food for TSA officers working without pay as the crisis deepens. With many TSA employees quitting their jobs due to the lack of compensation, the prospect of further delays looms, prompting calls for Congressional action to resolve the funding stalemate.