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2026-03-30 20:20:09

TSA Pay Eases Lines, But Travel Chaos Looms

Airport lines improved as TSA agents received pay after a prolonged government shutdown, but experts warn of continued disruptions. Over 500 agents have quit, and recovery remains slow despite temporary relief measures. read more

2026-03-27 23:40:06

Trump Orders Back Pay for Unpaid TSA Agents

President Trump directs DHS to pay TSA employees, including 50,000 airport officers, after missed paychecks during a partial government shutdown. Payments could start Monday. The funding source is unspecified, amid political disputes over immigration agency reforms. read more

2026-03-27 09:40:07

Senate Ends Airport Chaos, Sidesteps Immigration Fight

The Senate approved funding for the TSA and most Homeland Security agencies, excluding immigration enforcement. This partial deal aims to end airport disruptions from a 42-day budget impasse. The bill now heads to the House for consideration. read more

2026-03-25 16:10:15

TSA Tip Leads to ICE Airport Arrest

TSA alerted ICE to a Guatemalan mother and daughter at San Francisco airport, leading to their viral arrest. This incident highlights TSA's information sharing with immigration authorities under Trump's expanded deportation policies, raising significant legal and ethical concerns. read more

2026-03-25 07:10:16

Boeberts Airport ICE Claim Sparks Fact-Check Fury

Rep. Lauren Boebert faced online criticism for a video claiming ICE agents reduced TSA wait times in Minneapolis. Journalists fact-checked her, noting ICE wasn't deployed there and wait times were already low, calling the exchange embarrassing. read more

2026-03-14 23:10:39

Trump Tells Unpaid TSA Workers to Report for Duty

President Trump urged unpaid TSA agents to "GO TO WORK" during the DHS shutdown, thanking them while blaming Democrats for the funding lapse. Travelers face long airport lines as many agents miss paychecks. read more

2026-03-12 20:50:09

Shutdown Stalls DHS, Airport Delays Loom

Extended airport security lines are expected as a DHS funding impasse continues. Democrats blocked a bill, prolonging a shutdown causing TSA staffing shortages. Missed paychecks worsen absenteeism, with no resolution in sight as political demands stall negotiations. read more

2025-03-14 18:00:39

Budget cuts jeopardize bomb-sniffing K-9 units' essential care and supplies.

Bomb-sniffing K-9 units at TSA face cost-cutting measures, with requests for dog care put on hold. White House celebrates National K-9 Veterans Day, honoring heroic dogs like Conan. Over 30,000 dogs have served in the US Military since 1942. read more

2025-03-11 22:40:04

Man Caught with Live Turtle in Pants at Airport

In New Jersey, a man from Pennsylvania tried to board a flight with a live red-ear slider turtle hidden in his pants. The TSA discovered the turtle using a body scanner, causing the man to miss his flight. read more

2024-07-05 11:10:03

Americans are unknowingly carrying ammunition in their hand luggage through US airports, bypassing TSA security. Five Americans have been arrested for carrying live ammo to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The TSA is unable to explain how this is happening. read more

2024-07-03 12:10:06

TSA expects over 32 million travelers during the July 4 holiday period, warning of long wait times and crowded flights. They anticipate screening 3 million passengers on July 7. Travelers are urged to arrive early and be prepared with boarding passes and IDs. read more

2024-07-02 18:20:04

TSA predicts chaos in airports with 32 million July 4 travelers, urging early arrivals and preparedness for long waits. Travelers advised on prohibited items and boarding pass readiness. AAA anticipates 70.9 million travelers for the Independence holiday season. read more

2024-04-20 15:40:10

TSA retirement party showers retiring dog with tennis balls. Messi, a labrador retriever, had his last run at the TSA before being celebrated with tennis balls under a “Congrats!” sign in a heartwarming video shared online. read more