Airport News & Updates - Page 13

Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden injured in 'negligent discharge' at Philadelphia airport

March 27, 2026

Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden injured in 'negligent discharge' at Philadelphia airport

A U.S. Secret Service agent was injured "following a negligent discharge while handling a service weapon" according to a Secret Service spokesperson.

WATCH: Democrats told Americans to fear ICE, here's how airport travelers actually feel

March 27, 2026

WATCH: Democrats told Americans to fear ICE, here's how airport travelers actually feel

Travelers at Houston’s George Bush Airport were very grateful for U.S. ICE agents lending TSA a helpful hand, as some said that they had been waiting in line for three to four hours.

Viral interview captures what traveler really thought about ICE agents helping TSA at airports

March 27, 2026

Viral interview captures what traveler really thought about ICE agents helping TSA at airports

Brooklyn man Chris Scali went viral after praising ICE agents at Newark Airport, saying their presence was just "common sense" as the DHS shutdown played out.

Airport lines are out-of-control. Trump can save us from TSA insanity — forever

March 27, 2026

Airport lines are out-of-control. Trump can save us from TSA insanity — forever

Atlanta airport passengers waited five hours in TSA lines while Orlando's privatized security averaged 30 minutes, making the case for ending the government monopoly.

TSA officers lose homes, can't pay medical bills, can't afford Easter baskets for their children

March 27, 2026

TSA officers lose homes, can't pay medical bills, can't afford Easter baskets for their children

TSA officers received their third paycheck of zero dollars amid the DHS shutdown, with stories emerging of lost homes, unpaid medical bills and ruined credit.

United jet dodges Black Hawk in last-second maneuver over California airport: 'That was not good'

March 26, 2026

United jet dodges Black Hawk in last-second maneuver over California airport: 'That was not good'

The FAA is investigating a close call between a United Airlines Boeing 737 and a Black Hawk helicopter at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California.

Trump declares national emergency at airports, to sign order instructing DHS to 'immediately pay' TSA officers

March 26, 2026

Trump declares national emergency at airports, to sign order instructing DHS to 'immediately pay' TSA officers

President Trump announced a forthcoming executive order to have DHS pay TSA officers during the shutdown, citing airport chaos and blaming Democrats in a Truth Social post.

Driver plows through airport gate onto airfield, sneaks onto planes before police takedown, bodycam shows

March 26, 2026

Driver plows through airport gate onto airfield, sneaks onto planes before police takedown, bodycam shows

Bryan Parker, 58, allegedly drove drunk onto the Daytona Beach airport airfield and tried boarding planes. He faces aircraft piracy and DUI charges.

ICE agent saves life of 'unresponsive' 1-year-old boy in JFK airport as panic ensues in TSA security line

March 26, 2026

ICE agent saves life of 'unresponsive' 1-year-old boy in JFK airport as panic ensues in TSA security line

A quick-thinking ICE agent saved the life of a 1-year-old boy who stopped breathing at JFK Airport by performing the Heimlich maneuver, DHS said.

The clock is ticking: DHS shutdown endangers FIFA World Cup security preparations

March 26, 2026

The clock is ticking: DHS shutdown endangers FIFA World Cup security preparations

The DHS shutdown is threatening 2026 FIFA World Cup security, with 95% of TSA employees unpaid and callout rates growing worse at major U.S. airports.