Transportation Security Administration​ officers say the financial and emotional toll is mounting as the latest federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight.

WASHINGTON >> The chief executive officers of major U.S. airlines urged Congress on Sunday to move quickly to end a 29-day partial government shutdown that has forced 50,000 airport security officers to work without pay,

Hundreds of TSA officers have quit over the federal budget battle that left them working without pay –fueling hours-long flight delays and Department of Homeland Security videos blaming Dems for the travel nightmare.

Barkley Regional Airport is launching a community food drive to support local TSA officers amid the Department of Homeland Security funding lapse, as officers continue to work without pay.

Here in the Midlands, 13 firearms were discovered at Columbia Metro Airport las year. So far six have been found this year.