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CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Do you have a gold star on your West Virginia driver’s license? If not, there’s still time to get your REAL ID-compliant driver’s license with that star on it. But it’s better to get it sooner, rather than later.Individuals…

LEBANON, NH. – TSA officers at Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB) intercepted a firearm during passenger security screening on Tuesday, February 11.TSA officers detected the firearm in a male passenger’s backpack during Tuesday afternoon security…

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped two firearms from making their way onboard airplanes at John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in separate incidents.In both incidents, passengers presented…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. –  Football fans planning to head to New Orleans to cheer on the Chiefs can fly like winners if they follow a few travel tips before their flight to the big game and back home with their stash of Super Bowl souvenirs.…

WASHINGTON -- Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted 117 handguns at airport security checkpoints in the Baltimore/Washington region in 2024, a notable increase of 12 more guns than the 105 that were detected in 2023. Each…

WASHINGTON — During 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft. Approximately…

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Colorado Springs International Airport (COS) anticipates screening more than 100,000 people during the official end-of-the-year holiday season. Nationwide, TSA…

Lea esta noticia en Español.San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in collaboration with the Government…

DULLES, Va. –  A Manassas, Va., man was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) intercepted a firearm among the man’s carry-on items on Tuesday, December 3.…

The Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving will be very busy at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints around the country, and it is important to ensure that there are no prohibited items among your carry-on items.…

LAS VEGAS - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas is prepared for thousands of travelers expected to depart the airport following the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix taking place this…

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record and is projected to screen 18.3 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Monday, Dec. 2, representing a volume…

ONTARIO, California - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is encouraging Southern California residents to enroll in TSA PreCheck® prior to the holiday travel season. Due to TSA recently expanding enrollment options, people will have…

WASHINGTON —The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 5,028 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first nine months of 2024. This total represents an average of 18.3 firearms detected per day at TSA checkpoints, more…

Passengers are reminded to learn the rules for traveling with a firearm before they head to the airport.  Travelers should know exactly what is in their bags.  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Louis Armstrong New…

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today its TSA PreCheck® program added Caribbean Airlines and RED Air to the nearly 100 airlines now participating in the program.TSA PreCheck is an expedited screening program…

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a passenger from bringing a handgun onboard an airplane at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) Sunday. This was the second incident in five days. A gun was…

PHILADELPHIA – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport intercepted a handgun at one of the security checkpoints on Wednesday (September 25). It was the…

PITTSBURGH –Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport intercepted a firearm at the main security checkpoint yesterday, September 15. The 9mm firearm was loaded with 10 bullets. When TSA officers…

Passengers are reminded to know the rules for traveling with a firearm before they head to the airport.  Passengers should arrive early and know exactly what is in their bags.  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at…

CHICAGO - Voting is open in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) 2024 Cutest Canine contest, and Badger, a six-year-old Belgian Malinois who works at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), is one of four finalists in this year’s…

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to screen more than 17 million people during what is expected to be the busiest Labor Day travel period on record, which will run Thursday, August 29 through Wednesday,…

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Do you have a star on your Rhode Island driver’s license? If not, there’s still time to get your REAL ID-compliant driver’s license with that star on it. But it’s better to get it sooner, rather than later. REAL ID goes into…

ARLINGTON, Va. – A Silver Spring, Md., woman was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport intercepted a gun among the woman’s carry-on items. The 9mm firearm was loaded…

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced its TSA PreCheck® Trusted Traveler program surpassed 20 million active members, setting a new record for the program that launched in December 2013. This brings the total number…