Two sources familiar with the plan told NBC News the Trump administration is considering pulling funding from TSA and redirecting it to ICE.
The executive branch is allowed to move money appropriated by Congress from one agency to another within a department, and this Trump administration would not be the first to do so in order to make up for an ICE budget shortfall.
The TSA levied nearly $23 million in civil penalties against travelers caught with guns at security checkpoints—a new record and a 10% jump from the previous year.
President Trump and Elon Musk, two powerful figures, were initially united for the cameras and the "greater good," but their marriage made in heaven has now officially ended due to their conflicting ideologies and egos. The Costa Rican suspect was arrested in the UK.
Utah Sen. Mike Lee renewed his call to abolish the Transportation Security Administration, suggesting that instead airlines should conduct their own security screenings, eliminating the need for the federal government to get involved.
TSA discovered fewer firearms at checkpoints across Florida in 2024 compared to 2023. TSA spokesperson Mark Howell joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on FOX 35 News+ to break down those numbers, and the proper way to have a firearm in your luggage.
Police arrest a TSA officer who was allegedly carrying a firearm beyond the security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a major travel hub.
The TSA recommends obtaining one before the deadline to avoid delays at security checkpoints. The REAL ID Act was passed after 9/11 to improve security standards for identification documents. REAL ID-compliant IDs have stricter security features to help prevent fraud and identity theft.
Sen. Mike Lee is continuing to call for the abolition of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). "Tired of being groped every time you travel? Abolish TSA," the senator said in a recent post on X.
Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) is spearheading a bipartisan effort to urge the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to close security loopholes affecting public charter flights. In a letter to newly confirmed Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,
According to TSA, officers found a total of 319 firearms at Tennessee airports, an increase of six from the 2023 statewide total.
The average cost to ICE to deport a single person during the Biden administration was about $10,500, sources told NBC News.