Immigration agents are helping at big airports. Many TSA workers are not at work. This is because the government has no money. Federal workers do not get paid now.
Immigration agents started on Monday. Sunday was a very busy travel day. Many TSA agents did not work Sunday. More than 3,400 TSA staff were away. This made airport security slow. In Atlanta, many TSA people were gone. Other airports also had problems. There were long lines and delays.
The White House said this help was needed. It helps with fewer TSA workers. Some people think this is good. But others do not agree. They think it is a political move. They worry about immigration agents doing TSA jobs. This could make travelers feel scared.
The main reason for problems is the shutdown. It is in its fifth week. This is about money for a border wall. Not getting paid makes workers unhappy. Immigration agents are helping airports. We do not know what will happen.