Allegations involve incomplete follow-up procedures after positive drug and alcohol tests. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed civil penalties against two airlines over alleged violations of drug…
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U.S. Senate Confirms Senator Markwayne Mullin as Head of Homeland Security
The upper chamber has still not funded the department. The Senate confirmed Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma on Monday evening to the position of Secretary of the Department…
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DHS Restarts Global Entry Program During Shutdown
The expedited traveler program resumes after a temporary suspension tied to staffing and funding constraints. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently reinstated the Global Entry program earlier…
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Transportation Department Debuts DCA’s Technology Upgrade
Electronic flight strips have now been adopted by 15 airports nationwide. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to highlight the airport’s recent upgrade…
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CDC Surveillance Program Reaches One Million Voluntary Participants
Traveler-based genomic monitoring strengthens early detection of health threats. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that its Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance program has surpassed one million…
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Secret Service Reroutes President’s Motorcade Due to Suspicious Object at Airport
The secondary route is “standard protocol” taken as a precaution. The White House announced that President Donald Trump’s motorcade was rerouted after the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) found…
Read MoreSenate to Vote on National Defense Authorization Act
Legislators advance the fiscal 2026 NDAA while weighing concerns over military aircraft operations near Reagan National Airport. The Senate is expected to hold a vote this week on…
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TSA Announces $45 Fee for Those Without Real ID
The fee is intended to ensure that travelers foot the bill for the extra steps to identity verification. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that the agency would…
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Transportation Secretary Launches Initiative to Revitalize Dulles Airport
Department cites inadequate airport facilities and out-of-date infrastructure. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced his department’s goal to redevelop the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A Request for Information…
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FAA Lifts Flight Reductions, Announces Return to Normal Operations
The transportation secretary and the FAA administrator issued the termination order announcement together. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford announced that the…
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