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Historic 76-day shutdown of United States Department of Homeland Security ends as Trump signs funding bill after bitter Capitol Hill breakthrough
The longest shutdown of a federal department in U.S. history concluded on Thursday when President Trump signed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security after a breakthrough on Capitol Hill.
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TSA quietly funneled data on 31,000 travelers to ICE, leading to more than 800 arrests under Trump
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested over 800 people based on tips shared by federal airport security officials from the beginning of Donald Trump’s presidency through February 2026, according to internal ICE data reviewed by ‌Reuters, a number that is significantly higher than what was previously publicly known.
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House and Senate Republicans unveil two-track plan to end month-long DHS shutdown as TSA, Coast Guard and federal workers remain unpaid and airports grind to a halt
House and Senate Republican leaders jointly announced a plan on Wednesday, which they stated would end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security that had caused significant airport delays.
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Tyler Perry’s $1,000 gift cards for TSA agents rejected by DHS as frontline workers go unpaid amid chaos at Hartsfield-Jackson airport
After Tyler Perry distributed $1,000 gift cards to TSA agents, the government employees were instructed to return them.
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‘Unprecedented and unacceptable’: TSA warns security is collapsing as 95% of staff work without pay and hundreds quit amid DHS shutdown
As the White House and lawmakers remain locked in discussions about a solution to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration agents are experiencing increasing financial difficulties as they go without pay.
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Long security lines, unpaid TSA staff: Delta takes aim at lawmakers’ inaction
Delta Air Lines is expressing disapproval toward Congress for its failure to provide funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
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Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary, ending Noem era after weeks of turmoil and a 40-day shutdown
The Senate approved Markwayne Mullin as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, completing President Trump’s reorganization of DHS after months of scrutiny over Kristi Noem’s leadership.
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Hakeem Jeffries fires back at Donald Trump, warning him to “keep his reckless mouth shut” after Democrats branded America’s “greatest enemy”
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded to President Trump on Sunday after the commander-in-chief claimed that the Democratic Party is now the nation’s "greatest enemy."
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Funding fight over immigration reforms disrupts airport security programs
TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, two major frequent flier airport security programs, have been suspended by the Department of Homeland Security, with Secretary Kristi Noem attributing the suspension to the partial government shutdown that began just over a week ago.
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Democrats blast Trump administration for $172M jet purchase amid government shutdown
Democrats in Congress on Saturday criticized the Trump administration’s decision to buy two Gulfstream G700 jets for $172 million during the ongoing government shutdown that are to be used by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior leaders.
Lifestyle • Views: 720
TSA introduces a quicker PreCheck system at 15 airports — including three in the NYC region
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID utilizes an advanced facial recognition system known as the Traveler Verification Service. This technology takes a live photo of the traveler’s face and matches it against the photo previously submitted to the federal authorities
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Here are the new items TSA will confiscate if spotted in your checked bag
TSA now bans cordless curling irons and flat irons with gas or butane in checked luggage. Here’s what you can pack and what will be confiscated.
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Exclusive | Tulsi Gabbard discusses being on the TSA watchlist with 'Pod Force One': 'Doesn't make any sense at all'
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard discussed being monitored by federal authorities at airports during an interview on Miranda Devine's "Pod Force One" podcast
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Airlines to allow certain passengers to skip customs security checkpoint for faster travel — here’s who will benefit
American Airlines has partnered with the Transportation Security Administration to pilot a new program that lets international travelers skip the usual TSA and customs rescreenings.
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TSA reveals major airport improvements for families and military personnel
The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that Transportation Security Administration checkpoints are being expanded for families traveling with children and military personnel
Opinion • Views: 1152
The TSA won't acknowledge the truth: Why its ridiculous shoe policy never held up under examination
It's the ratchet effect: Even the most questionable safety measures remain in place because removing them seems like a risk that could threaten public safety
Opinion • Views: 692
Celebrate the demise of TSA's ridiculous shoe rule—could freedom for toothpaste be on the horizon?
Travelers celebrate: The TSA is finally getting rid of its ridiculous shoe rule
Lifestyle • Views: 1240
At long last? TSA rumored to roll back dreaded security checkpoint rule — as early as today
At long last, the Transportation Security Administration appears to be rolling back one of its most-hated airport security rules. "I’m sooooooo happy! This just changed my airport fit game," one fashion-forward flyer said.
Tech • Views: 815
Why You Can (And Should) Opt Out Of TSA Facial Recognition Right Now
Do you really want to be submitting a face scan to the current U.S. government?
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Air travelers should never put this precious item in security bins when going through TSA: ‘Stolen on a regular basis’
On TikTok, Tiffany, a travel expert, warned frequent flyers against placing their cell phones directly into airport bins at TSA checkpoints, claiming the devices are at higher risk of being stolen.
Tech • Views: 1070
This popular smartphone can overheat and explode — so it’s banned from planes: ‘Nobody should have that phone anymore’
The Galaxy Note 7 is back in the spotlight after a viral TikTok clip shows it’s still banned on flights due to fire risks—nearly a decade after its explosive debut.
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This common item caused airport security dogs to pursue me and nearly resulted in $800 in penalties
On TikTok, Dina, a travel influencer based in North Carolina, shares an incident where she was halted by K9 airport security dogs and US Customs and Border Protection officers after inadvertently bringing an apple through a checkpoint before boarding a flight from the Netherlands
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Trump admin axes ‘Quiet Skies’ traveler surveillance program — which ‘failed to stop a single terrorist attack’
A counterterrorism program used to keep tabs on US citizens in airports and on planes around the world has been shut down by the Trump administration over concerns that it had become “weaponized” under the Biden administration.
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Trump Just Got Another Smackdown From A Federal Judge
The judge determined that Trump's effort to throw out collective bargaining rights for TSA screeners was probably illegal.
Lifestyle • Views: 462
Ellen Pompeo was stopped at TSA for fancy sunflower seeds — here are the rules for food in carry-on luggage
When going through security for a flight back in March, "Grey's Anatomy" star Ellen Pompeo set off the alarms for a seemingly innocent snack -- sunflower seeds.