Amtrak Passengers Fear Lax Security During Holiday Travel

Terror expert claims rail system scaling back security protocols

Adam Kredo
December 14, 2017 10:30 AM

Amtrak is reportedly cutting back on key security procedures ahead of the holiday travel season, sparking terror concerns as al Qaeda and ISIS continue to instruct its followers to target the U.S. rail system, according to a leading authority on terrorism.

DHS Investigation: More than 70 Percent of TSA Screenings Missed Test Weapons, Bombs

Cameron Cawthorne
November 9, 2017 11:03 AM

Chinese Security Company Accused of Corruption Lobbies U.S. Government

Security equipment producer aims for TSA to certify its products

Morgan Chalfant
October 4, 2016 5:00 AM

A Chinese security equipment company with a checkered record and ties to the People’s Republic of China’s government has retained lobbyists in Washington in an effort to influence the Transportation Security Administration.

Johnson Touts Improvements at TSA, But Problems Persist

New audit shows feds struggle to measure effectiveness of security reforms

Natalie Johnson
September 7, 2016 5:15 PM

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said Wednesday that DHS has reduced airport wait times “without compromising security,” but a government report released earlier in the day revealed ongoing vulnerabilities that continue to put travelers at risk.

Problems Persist in TSA Efforts to Protect Air Passengers

New round of covert security tests planned for summer

Natalie Johnson
June 7, 2016 6:30 PM

The Transportation Security Administration continues to demonstrate weaknesses in protecting airports against threats, a federal official said Tuesday.

Report: Federal Officials Were Aware Airport Guard Was Accused War Criminal

Natalie Johnson
June 3, 2016 1:12 PM

Federal agencies knew that a man hired as a security guard at Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, D.C., was an accused Somali war criminal before he assumed the job, CNN reported Friday.

Watchdog Exposes Weaknesses in TSA Oversight of Airport Security

Agency’s risk assessment out of date, does not address insider threats

Morgan Chalfant
June 1, 2016 2:30 PM

The Transportation Security Administration, tasked with protecting the nation’s airports from terrorism and other threats, exhibits weaknesses in its oversight of commercial airport security, according to a new government watchdog report.

Transportation Security Opportunism

TSA union calls for massive hiring to address long wait times
as it negotiates new contract

Bill McMorris
May 26, 2016 5:00 AM

The union representing TSA workers entered negotiations with the agency that are more focused on allowing workers to wear shorts than the staffing levels it now claims are responsible for wait times that have caused thousands of passengers to miss their flights.

WFB’s Harrington Discusses TSA Wasteful Spending

Washington Free Beacon Staff
May 20, 2016 12:32 PM

TSA Spending Millions on Advertising, PR, Holograms While Travelers Suffer

Agency hired Obama campaign digital company to help brand

Elizabeth Harrington
May 18, 2016 2:05 PM

As travelers suffer through long airport security lines, the Transportation Security Administration is spending millions on advertising, public relations, new uniforms, and office furniture.