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Travelers wait in line at a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston

TSA wait times may not get better any time soon. Here’s what you should know if you’re flying

By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Travelers stuck in line for hours at airport security this week are the latest victims of a partial government shutdown that has dragged on for nearly a month. Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed in mid-February amid a standoff between Republicans and Democrats over immigration reform.

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Israeli military vehicles are seen at the Israel-Lebanon border on March 4.

Lebanon calls for direct talks with Israel, accuses Hezbollah of betraying country

By Eyad Kourdi, Charbel Mallo, Zeena Saifi, CNN (CNN) — In a remarkable statement Monday afternoon, Lebanon called for direct talks with Israel on “permanent arrangements for security and stability on our borders,” while accusing the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah of betraying the country. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun detailed his plan during a virtual meeting

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At least 168 children and 14 adults died in the attack

US Tomahawk struck Iranian base next to school destroyed in deadly attack, video appears to confirm

By Gianluca Mezzofiore, Thomas Bordeaux, Christian Edwards, Isobel Yeung, Quinta Thomson, Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Footage has emerged that appears to show a US missile targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base adjacent to the school where Iranian state media say scores of children were killed. A new video, posted on Mehr

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Passengers gather at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

CNN By Aaron Cooper, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Lines at security checkpoints continued to stretch for hours at airports across the country Monday morning, as the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues. The department, which oversees the Transportation Security Administration, posted photos of long lines on its social media pages,

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Passengers gather at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Airports see hours-long delays due to TSA shortages as Homeland Security shutdown shows no sign of ending

By Aaron Cooper, Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Lines at security checkpoints continued to stretch for hours at airports across the country Monday morning, as the partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security continues. The department, which oversees the Transportation Security Administration, posted photos of long lines on its social media pages, blaming

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