Tag: TSA

That letter called for a "thorough review" of its screening processes. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Dem bill requires TSA to develop transgender screening plan

Pete Kasperowicz · December 2, 2016 5:58 pm

Paul Anthony Ciancia, 26, of San Fernando Valley, was sentenced Monday by U.S. District Judge Philip S. Gutierrez for a shooting spree at Los Angeles International Airport nearly three years ago. (AP Photo)

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LAX shooter sentenced to life in prison plus 60 years

Anna Giaritelli · November 7, 2016 11:48 pm

"Parents who are trying to follow these rules are consistently singled-out for harassment-like scrutiny by TSA," said Rep. Jaime Herrera-Beutler, R-Wash. "This has led to breast milk being forcibly tossed out, equipment being broken and flights missed." (iStock Photo)

House to TSA: Stop confiscating breast milk

Pete Kasperowicz · September 27, 2016 7:51 pm

The bill would adopt the recommendations from the GAO report, including requiring the TSA to conduct a national assessment of airport access points and perimeter security. (AP Photo)

House passes bill to increase airport security after years of breaches

Mariana Barillas · July 11, 2016 10:06 pm

While allegations related to attendance and leave made up nearly half of the allegations in fiscal 2015, other misconduct included a wide range of criminal offenses, including charges of bribery, drug and human smuggling, as well as cocaine use on the job, sexual assault and child pornography activities. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg, File)

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TSA misconduct is threatening airline security, report finds

Susan Crabtree · July 7, 2016 3:51 pm

TSA employee misconduct grew by 29% from fiscal 2013 through 2015, and 35% of airports experienced an increased number of allegations, according to a report.

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GOP lawmaker: TSA has ‘egregious misconduct’ that’s ‘unconscionable’

Cassi Pollock · July 7, 2016 3:19 pm

Federal officials will implement screening procedures at airport parking lots. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

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Former TSA director: Airports will add parking lot security checkpoints

Anna Giaritelli · June 30, 2016 1:23 am

"This whole, 'Let's open Cuba up to everybody,' they just denied the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee a visa application," Michael McCaul said. (AP Photo)

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Cuba denies visas for House lawmakers

Rudy Takala, Cassi Pollock · June 24, 2016 5:07 pm

Trump affirms backing gun ban for those on terror watch list

John Siciliano · June 18, 2016 10:18 pm

Republicans said the increase is needed to ensure border security, aviation security and protection from cyberattacks. (AP Photo)

GOP boosts funding for Border Patrol, ICE, TSA

Pete Kasperowicz · June 8, 2016 10:56 pm

Sen. Tom Carper said TSA must find a way to strike "the right balance between security and convenience." (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Watchdog: Long airport lines forced ‘honest and objective’ review at TSA

Mariana Barillas · June 7, 2016 4:39 pm

GAO report shows that the TSA has failed to search for potential terrorists working at the airports. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

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Audit: TSA gauges risk at 40 airports every three years

Joel Gehrke · May 31, 2016 10:24 pm