By May 7, 2025, you'll need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID card to board commercial airplanes and access certain federal facilities. All states are issuing REAL
During its first week back in office, the Trump administration has targeted the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Aviation Security Advisory Committee (ASAC). ASAC is with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed an official deadline for the Real ID requirement, which will soon be mandatory for travelers to navigate airport security within the U.S.
President Trump’s return-to-work mandate for federal employees could have unintended consequences for the Transportation Security Administration and aviation security.
US President Donald Trump rapidly revamped the Department of Homeland Security, dismissing key figures including TSA and Coast Guard leaders. Aviation security oversight was notably affected, with advisory group eliminations raising safety concerns.
A DHS analysis found that self-identified Black volunteers who participated in testing of TSA’s biometric tools had the lowest face matching success rate of any demographic group, with an overall accuracy of 98%.
The TSA under David Pekoske oversaw sweeping pipeline and rail cybersecurity directives as part of a broader Biden-era push to bolster U.S. cyber posture. It’s unclear why he was asked to leave.
The new report underscores the importance of maintaining a balance between security and civil liberties in the age of artificial intelligence.
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman on Monday evening ordered all DHS employees back to work, following an executive order from President Donald Trump on his first day in office, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News. The order effectively and abruptly ended teleworking at the department.
The Senate on Saturday approved the nomination of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), putting her at the center of an administration focused
President Trump reshapes DHS, firing TSA and Coast Guard heads, dissolving advisory committees, and sparking concerns over aviation security and Coast Guard reforms, including leadership addressing sexual assault issues.
The future of the committee remains unclear because DHS officials didn’t respond Tuesday ... Adding to Bernstein’s concern is the fact that TSA Administrator David Pekoske was fired even ...