Loaded Guns, Inert Grenades, Throw Star Among Top Confiscated Items at Airports in 2017
Festively wrapped narcotics, loaded guns, inert grenades and “Satan’s” pizza cutter are among the top 10 items confiscated at U.S. airport in 2017.
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Another Record Year for Number of Firearms Confiscated at U.S. Airports
More firearms were confiscated at U.S. airports than any previous year, exceeding a record set last year.
Appeals Court Dismisses Case Against Ill-Tempered TSA Supervisor
TSA screeners at airport security checkpoints have such an important job that they cannot always be sued for failing to behave properly, a federal appeals court in Philadelphia ruled Tuesday.
TSA Warns Local Police about More Invasive Physical Pat-Downs at Airports
The TSA is beginning to conduct more invasive physical pat-downs at airports nationwide, but it’s not entirely clear what that will entail.
President Trump to Issue New Travel Ban Order That Removes Iraqis from List
President Trump is expected to sign a new executive order Monday to replace his previous U.S. travel ban, which was blocked by courts.
President Trump’s Federal Hiring Freeze Could Hurt TSA
President Trump has pledged to make airports and planes safer, but his federal hiring freeze could impact TSA’s ability to adequately staff airport security lines.
Border Agents Defy Judges’ Orders on Trump’s Travel Ban
Customs and Border Patrol agents ignored the orders of federal judges who said Donald Trump’s travel bans are unenforceable, members of congress and civil rights attorneys said.
Homeland Security Tries to Alleviate Chaos Around Muslim Travel Ban
Homeland Security was caught in a tough position this weekend after President Trump signed an executive order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries.