CBS Evening News

CBS Evening News, 03/17/26

Mar 17, 2026
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INSIGHT

TSA Sickouts Threaten Airport Operations

  • TSA staffing shortages could force airports to reduce lanes or close entirely, disrupting spring break travel nationwide.
  • More than 10% of TSA officers called out after missing a paycheck, about five times normal rates, causing multi-hour lines and some checkpoint closures.
ADVICE

Check Airport Wait Times Before You Go

  • Check your airport's website for live wait times before leaving and plan to arrive earlier than usual.
  • Airports are posting up-to-date wait times and reducing open lanes, so leave extra time especially during spring break.
INSIGHT

Resignation Exposes Splits Over Iran War

  • Joe Kent resigned from the National Counterterrorism Center, publicly criticizing the decision to attack Iran and saying Iran posed no imminent threat.
  • His resignation highlights fractures within the administration and among pro-Trump figures opposed to U.S. involvement.
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