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Transportation Security

TSA Issues Security Warning About ‘Juice Jacking’ in U.S. Airports

At the airport, you close your phone's second "low battery, charge now" prompt and finally give in. You grab your charging cable and plug into a public USB port in the departure lounge. According to the TSA, you may have just made a costly error.

TSA Intercepts Gun at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) stopped a Virginia man with a loaded gun at a security checkpoint on Sunday, June 8.  

CBP Prepares for Summer Travel With Improved Time-Saving Tools

As the summer travel season nears and the United States prepares to welcome global visitors for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, U.S. Customs and Border Protection encourages international travelers to use the agency’s enhanced technology and available mobile tools to streamline their arrival into the United States.

PERSPECTIVE: Ukraine’s Drone Strike and the Innovation Imperative

Ukraine’s bold drone strike against multiple Russian bomber bases on June 1 of this year continues to reverberate in security circles around the globe. So, when a subordinate knocks on your door and says, “Hey boss, I’ve got crazy idea” about how to defeat a threat, let’s all hear them out. They might just have the solution for that operation that changes everything.

New Executive Orders Chart Bold Path for U.S. Drone Innovation and Airspace Security

The recent presidential executive orders regarding drones, Advanced Air Mobility, and counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are critical steps in sending a strong leadership message with a roadmap for innovation. This framework will extend the operational range of drones and the benefits of autonomous flight, while establishing robust defenses to counter drones and UAS used for nefarious intent.

President Trump Signs Proclamation Restricting Entry from 19 Countries Citing National Security Concerns

President Donald J. Trump signed a new Proclamation on Wednesday restricting the entry of foreign nationals from 19 countries into the United States.

TSA Watchlist Policy Under Scrutiny After DHS Reveals Exemption for Senator’s Spouse

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released information yesterday related to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) handling of passenger watchlisting protocols.

Newark Airport Runway Reopens Ahead of Schedule, DOT Says

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy held a press conference yesterday at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to mark the early reopening of Runway 4L-22R.

TSA Joins Ceremony for New $46M Security Checkpoint at Kahului Airport

The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) broke ground last week on a new, six lane security screening checkpoint at Kahului Airport (OGG) on the...

DOT Proposes 52 Regulatory Revisions Across FHWA, FMCSA, and NHTSA Aimed at Streamlining Processes

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced last Thursday a set of 52 proposed and finalized regulatory changes across the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

TSA Discovers Third Firearm in Three Days at San Antonio International Airport

Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today reminded travelers flying with a firearm on a commercial aircraft to pack their firearm properly prior to coming to the airport.

White House Releases Updates to FY2026 Budget Plan

On May 30, the Trump administration released the long-anticipated Technical Supplement to the 2026 Budget, also known as the “Budget Appendix.”

13-Year-Old Battling Brain Cancer Becomes Honorary Border Patrol Agent During Police Week 2025

Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a 13-year-old from Texas diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, continues to touch the hearts of the law enforcement community and the...

Trump Team Looks to End $37B Program Designed to Help Minority Business Saying It Violates the Constitution

The Trump administration has joined with two white-owned construction companies looking to end a $37 billion program designed to help minority-owned businesses, saying it is “unconstitutional.”

PCLOB Releases Oversight Report on TSA’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology

The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) has released a report analyzing the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) use of facial recognition technology (FRT) at airport security checkpoints across the United States.

$1.5 Billion in Emergency Infrastructure Funds Announced Following Hurricane Helene and Other Disasters

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today that more than $1.5 billion in federal funding will be provided to assist states and U.S. territories in repairing roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure damaged by natural disasters.
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