ICE agents sent to US airports as TSA staffing shortages cause long lines

Long security lines have formed at major U.S. airports because many TSA officers have quit, leaving the agency short-staffed. In response, President Trump directed ICE agents to deploy to airport checkpoints to assist with security screening.

This move comes during a funding fight between Congress and the White House over TSA's budget. The deployment involves many ICE agents who are not wearing masks, and it is happening as wait times for passengers continue to be reported as very long.