Travelers are being warned about bottlenecks at airport security checkpoints as the TSA shutdown drags on and the federal screening officers miss paychecks.

The issue was traced to an overheated circuit board, and flights resumed after authorities confirmed there was no danger to controllers. The halt disrupted operations during a busy travel period in the United States,

The FAA lifted a two-hour ground stop affecting major Washington-area airports due to a strong chemical odour from an overheated circuit board at a radar facility. Officials confirmed no danger to controllers.

WASHINGTON — Three weeks into the government shutdown, travelers have mixed feelings about flying in and out of the nation’s capital. Most interviewed by Capital News Service said they worry the ongoing shutdown could make conditions worse, even as ...

Activity at all major Washington, D.C.-area airports was halted on Friday afternoon after officials said there was an “equipment outage.” Baltimore-Washington International, Reagan National, and Dulles International airports were all issued ground stops.

Airports nationwide launch donation drives to support TSA officers working without pay during government funding lapse, with gift cards and food pantries.

A controversial video showing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown is not airing at airports in the D.C. area. The video was not on display near TSA lines on Tuesday at Ronald Reagan Washington National ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW YORK CITY - JANUARY 28: In this handout photo provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the New York City Fugitive Operations Team, joined by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ...