Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Coverage of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the Nexus archive.
- Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid
The US Senate has unanimously passed a resolution to prevent senators from being paid during government shutdowns, aiming to make lawmakers feel the same consequences as federal workers. This move could thwart future closures by making the consequences real for lawmakers. The resolution applies only to senators and would direct the secretary of the Senate to withhold their pay until a shutdown is resolved.
- Senators agree to go without pay during shutdowns after historic closures left workers unpaid
The US Senate has unanimously passed a resolution to prevent senators from being paid during government shutdowns, aiming to make lawmakers feel the same pain as federal workers. This move could thwart future closures by making consequences real for lawmakers. The resolution applies only to senators and would direct the secretary of the Senate to withhold their pay until a shutdown is resolved.
- Disturbing new details revealed in death of Denver airport intruder who died after breaching fence
A 41-year-old man named Michael Mott died by suicide after breaching security layers at Denver International Airport and being struck by a Frontier Airlines jet. The incident occurred late Friday night, and officials are reviewing safety protocols and perimeter security to identify potential improvements. The airport's security system relies on multiple layers, including fencing, cameras, and security patrols.
- Frontier jet strikes, kills person on Denver airport runway during takeoff after security breach
A Frontier Airlines jet struck and killed a person on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff after a security breach. The incident occurred on Friday night, and an investigation is ongoing. The person breached airport security by scaling a perimeter fence and dashing out onto the runway.
- Bipartisan lawmakers push to remove Secret Service from DHS after Trump assassination attempts
Lawmakers Jared Moskowitz and Russell Fry introduced legislation to transfer the Secret Service from DHS supervision to a direct report to the White House, aiming to cut red tape and improve agency functionality. The bill is part of a broader package of bipartisan reforms to reform the Department of Homeland Security. This move comes after heightened scrutiny following assassination attempts against President Donald Trump.
- Bipartisan lawmakers push to remove Secret Service from DHS after Trump assassination attempts
Lawmakers Jared Moskowitz and Russell Fry introduced legislation to transfer the Secret Service from DHS supervision to a direct report to the White House. The goal is to cut red tape at DHS and provide the agency with more resources. This change is part of a broader package of bipartisan reforms to reform the department.