Major US airports are asking people to donate gift cards and essentials to TSA workers who are going without pay

Airports are asking passengers to donate to TSA staff working without pay.

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• US airports are asking for donations for TSA workers who are going without pay.
• The airports in Denver and Seattle asked for donations of food items and gift cards.
• Hourslong queues have been reported across the country as the partial government shutdown disrupts travel.

Major US airports are calling for donations of food and other essentials to TSA workers...