IG Report Says TSA Officials Interfered with Disciplinary Process
An IG report found that TSA senior leaders bypassed the agency’s own disciplinary rules to give favorable treatment to an employee who was slated to be fired.
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TSA to Begin Extra Scrutiny of More Electronic Devices
The TSA has announced new, stricter screening procedures for all electronic devices larger than a cell phone at domestic airports.
TSA PreCheck Passes 5 Million Mark
The TSA announced that now has over 5 million enrollees in its Pre✓® program.
TSA Testing New Fingerprint Scanners in Lieu of Boarding Passes
The TSA is testing new fingerprint scanning technology at two airports that has the potential to replace the need for boarding passes and identity documents.
Legislation Would Move TSA Employees to GS Pay System
Legislation recently reintroduced in the House would put TSA employees under the General Schedule pay system.
TSA Releases Guidance on Screening for Transgender Travelers
The TSA has published an informational video for transgender air travelers about what they can expect from screening procedures.
Lawmaker Targets TSA Employee Misconduct With New Legislation
The TSA has had its share of problems recently. One Congressman has introduced legislation that he says will hold the agency and its employees more accountable.
Trump Administration Proposes Cutting Coast Guard, TSA Budgets to Strengthen Border Security
The Trump Administration has proposed cuts to several national defense agencies to raise funds for building a border wall and cracking down on illegal immigration.
TSA Pat-Downs Are About to Get Even More Personal
The TSA has announced new pat-down procedures that air travelers are likely going to find are much more personal than what they experienced before.
Legislation Introduced to Reform TSA’s Screening Procedures for Transgender Travelers
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would require the TSA to reform its security screening procedures to be more accommodating to transgender travelers.
