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What began this week as scattered reports and observations trickling in from across the nation became official Tuesday when ...

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said ending the shoes-off policy would trim wait times and “modernize and enhance traveler experience.” ...

On any given day, the paper receives up to 100 submissions. Commentary Editor Ryan Sanders and Assistant Commentary Editor ...

There was no specific reason given for Maurene Comey's firing from the US attorney’s office in the Southern District of New ...

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After signing a critical letter to their boss, 139 EPA workers were put under investigation and on a 2-week paid ...

Expert travelers suggest TSA should eliminate the 3-1-1 liquid rule and permit non-removal of laptops due to advanced CT ...

Currently, liquids are limited to 3.4 ounces per container with exceptions for essential items. Days after announcing that ...

Even the most dubious safeguards stick around because eliminating them looks like a compromise that might endanger public ...

The Department of Homeland Security has been exploring ways to lighten the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) rules governing airport travel, Secretary Kristi Noem told NewsNation host ...