Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Coverage of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers
Trump's nominee for TSA leadership, David Cummins, defended the private airport screening program as 'pro-worker' during his Senate hearing, addressing concerns about workforce threats. He pledged to prioritize TSA officers and visit airports to reassure employees amid staffing and morale challenges stemming from a recent government shutdown.
- Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration, David Cummins, defended the Screening Partnership Program (SPP), calling it 'pro-worker' and addressing concerns about expanding private airport screening. He emphasized protecting TSA employees amid staffing challenges and past government shutdowns, while acknowledging the need to transform the agency.