WASHINGTON—Several Senate Republicans are pressing the White House to declare a national emergency to free up money to pay Transportation Security Administration agents if lawmakers fail to reach a deal,

TSA lines at American airports continue to frustrate travelers as Capitol Hill attempts to find an end to the partial government shutdown. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports, and Bloomberg's Jeff Mason has more insight.

Brooke Taylor reports on the impact of the government shutdown, which has strained airports and caused challenges for TSA workers. AFGE Secretary-Treasurer Johnny Jones weighs in as TSA agents face a third missed paycheck.

Airport security faces strain as unpaid TSA workers call out, reducing staffing and raising concerns about shutdowns if Congress fails to reach a deal.

Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl tells Fox News Digital that even after a shutdown funding bill passes, airports will not bounce back immediately as payroll delays and callouts continue to strain staffing.

They haven't been paid since a partial check in late February. "They're over their heads in debt," one TSA officer said of his co-workers.

Transportation Security Administration screeners checking passengers and their bags are the most visible layer of security at airports, but now that they have gone without pay for more than a month, some aviation experts are concerned the shutdown is increasing risks.

Several Senate Republicans pressed the White House to consider declaring a national emergency to free up money to pay TSA agents if lawmakers fail to reach a deal, people familiar with the matter said.