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Air travel fears mount as U.S. government shutdown drags on
Reuters
Wed, 09 Jan 2019
08:00:00 GMT
Air travel fears mount as U.S. government shutdown drags on Reuters U.S. airport security workers and air traffic controllers working without pay warned that security and safety could be compromised if a government shutdown ...
Whitmer: Unemployment benefits needed for unpaid workers
The Detroit News
Fri, 18 Jan 2019
15:50:00 GMT
Whitmer: Unemployment benefits needed for unpaid workers The Detroit News Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants answers from the Trump administration on states' ability to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees working ...
Government to Shut Down: House and Senate Adjourn With No Spending Deal
The New York Times
Fri, 21 Dec 2018
08:00:00 GMT
Government to Shut Down: House and Senate Adjourn With No Spending Deal The New York Times Hours before a midnight deadline, White House officials and senators unsuccessfully scrambled to cut a deal to avert a partial government shutdown.
US Partial Shutdown: What s Open, What s Closed
VOA News
Sat, 12 Jan 2019
05:15:00 GMT
US Partial Shutdown: What s Open, What s Closed VOA News A partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government began Dec. 22, after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to agree on funding for the president's ...
New TSA rule affects quantity of powders allowed in carry-on bags
The Washington Post
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
07:00:00 GMT
New TSA rule affects quantity of powders allowed in carry-on bags The Washington Post Starting Saturday, the Transportation Security Administration will introduce a rule affecting the size of containers holding powdery substances. The measure ...
Deaf And Unemployed: Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands
Valley Public Radio
Sun, 13 Jan 2019
10:16:19 GMT
Deaf And Unemployed: Taking Matters Into Their Own Hands Valley Public Radio The clock was ticking when Angie Bedoya held up a pair of inside-out jeans to five judges, exposing the different sizes of each pocket. She pushed her.
These Are the Biggest Ways That 9/11 Changed Airport Security
The Cheat Sheet
Wed, 14 Feb 2018
08:00:00 GMT
These Are the Biggest Ways That 9/11 Changed Airport Security The Cheat Sheet Flying in America has changed dramatically since 9/11. Here are the biggest changes you'll see at the airport.
Criticism Fierce Over TSA Proposal to Cut Screening at Airports (Videos)
107.180.56.147
Thu, 02 Aug 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Criticism Fierce Over TSA Proposal to Cut Screening at Airports (Videos) 107.180.56.147 By Bart Jansen, USA TODAY. The Transportation Security Administration has studied closing its checkpoints at the country's smallest 150 airports about ...
TSA Strengthens Carry-On Screening at All US Federal Airports (Videos)
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Sat, 14 Apr 2018
07:00:00 GMT
TSA Strengthens Carry-On Screening at All US Federal Airports (Videos) 107.180.56.147 With the summer travel season fast approaching, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has completed rollout of enhanced screening procedures for ...
Instead of the boarding pass, bring your smile to the airport
CNN
Mon, 10 Sep 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Instead of the boarding pass, bring your smile to the airport CNN Officials show off facial recognition technology designed to replace paper boarding pass and speed up the process of boarding an airport flight. Is this the future ...
The Trump administration announces sweeping changes to airline safety
Business Insider
Wed, 28 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT
The Trump administration announces sweeping changes to airline safety Business Insider Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly just announced a host of new airline security measures.
House Democrats to vote to reopen government at the start of 2019
Yahoo News
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
08:00:00 GMT
House Democrats to vote to reopen government at the start of 2019 Yahoo News Vote to take place once Democrats take control of the House; Kristin Fisher reports.
This Is What It Was Like To Go To The Airport Before 9/11
The Huffington Post
Sun, 11 Sep 2016 07:00:00 GMT
This Is What It Was Like To Go To The Airport Before 9/11 The Huffington Post It's hard to believe there was a time when air travel could inspire the lyrics to hits like Frank Sinatra's Come Fly With Me....
Orlando International Airport Stops Pursuit of Replacing TSA
WMFE
Wed, 18 Apr 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Orlando International Airport Stops Pursuit of Replacing TSA WMFE The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority board voted to table the option of privatizing airport security. Back in February the board started the process to replace ...
TSA Misses 70% Of Fake Weapons But That's An Improvement
Forbes Now
Thu, 09 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT
TSA Misses 70% Of Fake Weapons But That's An Improvement Forbes Now The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) missed 70% of fake weapons in tests, but that's actually an improvement.
Anxious Holocaust survivor: My TSA screening at Fort Myers airport was 'shameful' - The News
Press
Fri, 03 Aug 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Anxious Holocaust survivor: My TSA screening at Fort Myers airport was 'shameful' The News-Press Bella Altura, 86 years old, a retired professor and Holocaust survivor, knows a thing or two about getting through tough times. That's why one does a...
U.S. requires tougher cargo screening from Middle East airports
Reuters
Mon, 22 Jan 2018
08:00:00 GMT
U.S. requires tougher cargo screening from Middle East airports Reuters The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said on Monday it will require six Middle Eastern carriers to undergo enhanced cargo screening as part of ...
New TSA rule: All electronics must go in screening bins
The Washington Post
Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
New TSA rule: All electronics must go in screening bins The Washington Post What do cameras, e-readers, Game Boys, tablets, CPAP machines, DVD players and Barbie B-Books have in common? They are all electronics that go on ...
Flying With a Tablet, Ereader? Separate Screening Bins, Please
PC Magazine
Wed, 26 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Flying With a Tablet, Ereader? Separate Screening Bins, Please PC Magazine Get ready to empty your bags at airport security. Going forward, you'll need to place electronics larger than a cell phone in individual bins for screening, the ...
California cop killed in shooting was from Fiji
Yahoo News
Wed, 26 Dec 2018
08:00:00 GMT
California cop killed in shooting was from Fiji Yahoo News Authorities were searching for a gunman who shot and killed a police officer during a traffic stop in a small California town. The officer, Ronil Singh, emigrated to ...
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Kenya: KQ Gears Up for October Direct Flights to the U.S.
AllAfrica.com
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Kenya: KQ Gears Up for October Direct Flights to the U.S. AllAfrica.com America's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agency has concluded a security audit of Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, paving the way ...
We Talk to Former Quick Reaction Alert Pilot About How The U.S. Air Force Responds to a Stolen Aircraft
The Aviationist
Fri, 10 Aug 2018
07:00:00 GMT
We Talk to Former Quick Reaction Alert Pilot About How The U.S. Air Force Responds to a Stolen Aircraft The Aviationist Nearly 17 years after the 9/11 terror attacks the bizarre stolen aircraft, intercept and crash incident in Washington state...
Treasure Coast International Airport celebrates opening of U.S. Customs' Global Entry Program
TCPalm
Wed, 29 Aug 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Treasure Coast International Airport celebrates opening of U.S. Customs' Global Entry Program TCPalm The airport's CBP facility recently underwent a $2.1 million renovation with substantial upgrades to enhance customer *service* and security.
Miami International Airport to be test site for new security technologies
Airport World Online
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Miami International Airport to be test site for new security technologies Airport World Online Miami International Airport (MIA) has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as one of only two test sites for emerging perimeter ...
DHS Moves to Defend Infrastructure Across Sectors
Infosecurity Magazine
Thu, 04 Oct 2018
07:00:00 GMT
DHS Moves to Defend Infrastructure Across Sectors Infosecurity Magazine DHS announces a pipeline cybersecurity initiative and awards $200K to Morphisec to protect financial infrastructure.
New Screenings Start for All U.S.-Bound Airline Passengers
NBCNews.com
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT
New Screenings Start for All U.S.-Bound Airline Passengers NBCNews.com DUBAI, United Arab Emirates New security screenings for all passengers on U.S.-bound flights began on Thursday, with airlines worldwide questioning flyers ...
Automated Screening Lanes Come to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
AviationPros.com
Wed, 04 Apr 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Automated Screening Lanes Come to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport AviationPros.com Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on April 3, announced that Automated Screening Lanes ...
U.S. Air Force Has First F-35 'Elephant Walk' Mass Drill
Popular Mechanics
Tue, 20 Nov 2018
08:00:00 GMT
U.S. Air Force Has First F-35 'Elephant Walk' Mass Drill Popular Mechanics The U.S. Air Force staged its first so-called elephant walk involving the F-35 stealth fighter. The exercise, which the *service* uses to demonstrate its ability to ...
DHS tracking over 6,500 migrants spread across two caravans
Washington Examiner
Thu, 01 Nov 2018
07:00:00 GMT
DHS tracking over 6,500 migrants spread across two caravans Washington Examiner The Trump administration believes about 6500 migrants are headed toward the United States through Mexico in two separate caravans, both of which are still ...
KQ gears up for October direct flights to the US
The East African
Tue, 26 Jun 2018
07:00:00 GMT
KQ gears up for October direct flights to the US The East African KQ has established a general sales agent in New York to market the business and boost ticket sales.
Electronics ban: what you need to know about the new carry-on restrictions
TechRadar
Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT
Electronics ban: what you need to know about the new carry-on restrictions TechRadar US and UK governments now require large electronic devices to be checked in on certain non-stop flights.
DHS S&T Awards $1.14M for New Cyber Data Privacy Tools
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Mon, 10 Dec 2018
08:00:00 GMT
DHS S&T Awards $1.14M for New Cyber Data Privacy Tools 107.180.56.147 Cyber-threats are rapidly shifting and privacy-related breaches are increasing in frequency and impact. To address these concerns, the Department of ...
Major Airports Are Now Required To Have Nursing Rooms | TheTravel
TheTravel
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Major Airports Are Now Required To Have Nursing Rooms | TheTravel TheTravel A bill passed by Congress and signed into law by the President will make it compulsory for major U.S. airports to have nursing facilities for new moms.
Brazil space station open for small satellite business
Reuters
Fri, 14 Sep 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Brazil space station open for small satellite business Reuters ALCANTARA SPACE CENTER, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil is ready to launch small commercial rockets from its space base near the equator as soon as it agrees to ...
98% of United States in Compliance Ahead of REAL ID Act Deadline
107.180.56.147
Sun, 21 Jan 2018
08:00:00 GMT
98% of United States in Compliance Ahead of REAL ID Act Deadline 107.180.56.147 As of January 22, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin to enforce compliance with the Real ID Act to better protect the American people.
DHS to waive laws for new border gates in South Texas
Yahoo News
Tue, 09 Oct 2018
07:00:00 GMT
DHS to waive laws for new border gates in South Texas Yahoo News HOUSTON (AP) The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday that it will waive environmental laws so it can build gates between sections of ...
Congress is right to ban phone calls on planes
The Washington Post
Fri, 05 Oct 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Congress is right to ban phone calls on planes The Washington Post MEMBERS OF Congress are some of America's most frequent fliers, so perhaps it is no surprise that even the regulation-wary voted this week to prohibit in-flight ...
Flying With Marijuana From One Legal State To Another Is Still Illegal
The Fresh Toast
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Flying With Marijuana From One Legal State To Another Is Still Illegal The Fresh Toast Flying with medical or recreational marijuana, even from one legalized state to another, is still illegal because the feds are in charge of the skies.
Air Cargo Advance Screening Now Mandatory
Global Trade Magazine
Thu, 12 Jul 2018
07:00:00 GMT
Air Cargo Advance Screening Now Mandatory Global Trade Magazine The Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) program went into effect last month, requiring the submission of advanced air cargo information on shipments.
TSA Report Warns Against Truck Ramming Attacks by Terrorists
NBCNews.com
Wed, 03 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT
TSA Report Warns Against Truck Ramming Attacks by Terrorists NBCNews.com Truck owners and truck rental agencies in the U.S. must be "vigilant" about the increasing frequency of "ramming attacks" by terrorists using vehicles as killing ...
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