US DHS agency guarding travel security
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Democrats have launched a formal inquiry into whether the Pentagon and Homeland Security are coordinating to deport service members and their families, citing DHS and DoD friction and new AP findings. The letter questions policies that have led to deployments delayed to care for detained relatives, while lawmakers demand accountability and policy restoration.
The Independent reports that the Trump administration has advanced a plan to privatize airport security, beginning with Charleston, Des Moines, and Tampa. The policy envisions private contractors managing screening and technology under TSA oversight, with broader privatization possible. Union authorities warn the shift threatens security and jobs, while some airports push ahead citing funding pressures and previous shutdowns.
A new report from America's Voice argues that aggressive deportation policies under Trump have raised costs for groceries, homes, and healthcare, and slowed local economies. The analysis links higher prices in food categories reliant on immigrant labor and weaker construction activity to an “ICE Tax,” while noting other factors at play.
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 has overrun the runway while landing at Miami International Airport after a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane struck multiple vehicles on a road beside the airport, killing five people and injuring at least five others. The NTSB has dispatched investigators and the FAA has grounded flights at the airport.
A new analysis shows that Americans’ memories of 9/11 diverge along personal, political and regional lines, even after a quarter-century. The piece follows survivors, families and younger generations, revealing how policies, culture and memory shape what the tragedy means today.
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, a review of how airport and airline security have evolved shows how past attacks shaped today’s checks. From private screeners to TSA controls, the changes have kept travelers safer while raising questions about privacy and efficiency.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched Gateside by TSA PreCheck, allowing eligible PreCheck and other trusted-traveler members to apply one to three days in advance to pass through security and enter gate areas at 13 U.S. airports without a flight ticket. The pass is free, valid for one calendar day with re-entry, and the agency plans to expand the program.
A collection of anniversaries and remembrances reflect on the 9/11 attacks and their enduring health, security, and national unity legacies, across major outlets reviewing the events and their aftermath.
A 9/11 25th-anniversary feature analyzes how U.S. society has shifted in security, politics and daily life, showing diverse experiences across communities and generations without a single, shared narrative.
The whistleblower disclosures have prompted lawmakers to demand answers as officials face scrutiny over how voter data is accessed and logged. Officials say state restrictions on voter lookups are at risk of being bypassed as federal probes seek data across multiple states.
Security screenings have uncovered concealed weapons at multiple US airports as new CT scanners roll out. The devices fit smaller openings, potentially prompting some travelers to check bags. TSA officials say the technology improves screening while reducing manual inspections, though some carry-ons may require manual routing or checking.
Airlines are grappling with rising jet-fuel costs that are pushing up fares and compressing profits even as demand remains strong. Industry leaders warn premiums and route cuts may become more common while passengers keep booking amid high prices.