Assaults on TSA workers have spiked 500% since the shutdown began — and airports are pleading with passengers to be patient

Source: Business Insider

Acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill said assaults on TSA officers have risen sharply. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesTSA agents have experienced a 500% increase in assaults since the shutdown began. The agency's boss also told Congress the shutdown has led to the highest wait times in TSA history.