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More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surges
Agents for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Sunday screened 3 million airline passengers in a single day for the first time ever. The record topped the June 23 mark of more than 2.99 million screened passengers.
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TSA explains the proper way to check a firearm on a plane
The TSA says with more people owning guns and more people flying— it can be a dangerous mix.
News4’s transportation reporter Adam Tuss walks us through the proper way to check a firearm on a plane. -
SEE IT: TSA history is stored in this warehouse in Springfield, Virginia
In a non-descript building right off I-95 in Springfield, Virginia, there are thousands of artifacts from the Transportation Security Administration.
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Hidden Treasures: A look inside the TSA's artifact vault
The TSA gave News4 an exclusive look at their warehouse in Springfield, Virginia, where artifacts dating directly back to 9/11 are stored. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.
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TSA intercepts record number of guns in 2023
The Transportation Security Administration says its agents found a record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023.
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TSA agents find loaded gun in carry-on bag at Reagan National Airport
TSA agents stopped a Bethesda woman from bringing her loaded gun onto a plane on Christmas Eve.
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Most guns seized at DCA in a single day
The record follows a spike in the number of travelers who are bringing guns to the airport.
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Can you fly with wrapped gifts or holiday food? These are the TSA rules
Can you fly with wrapped Christmas presents or holiday food? Here’s what TSA officials say you can and cannot bring on planes.
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TSA says record number of guns found at DC area airports
The TSA says it’s been siezing more guns at checkpoints. News4’s Joseph Olmo has more on the statistics.
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Record number of guns found at airport security in DC area
“I forgot I had my loaded gun with me.” That’s what a TSA official at Reagan National Airport said is the most common reason given when someone is caught with a gun at a security checkpoint. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports — and shares TSA info on how gun owners are allowed to safely fly with a gun.
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How a gov't shutdown could impact TSA and air travel
The 2018 partial government shutdown is a good case study in what a Washington shutdown can do to airports across the country.
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See what Dulles flyers forget at the TSA checkpoint
News4’s Joseph Olmo has a behind-the-scenes look at the TSA lost and found, and the unusual objects left behind as people rush through Washington Dulles International Airport.
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Frontier flight forced to divert after two women get into altercation
A flight from Philadelphia to Las Vegas was diverted on Tuesday after two passengers got into a profanity-laden screaming match.
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3 Miami TSA officers accused of stealing from airport passengers during screenings
Three Transportation Security Administration officers at Miami International Aiport were arrested after authorities said they were caught on camera stealing from passengers during security screenings.
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How TSA predicts high air-travel levels ahead of Fourth of July
Transportation reporter Adam Tuss explains how the agency staffs ahead of the busy travel date.
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TSA Tests Facial Recognition Technology at Airports to Boost Security
The TSA is testing the use of facial recognition technology at a number of airports across the country.
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Woman Arrested for Smuggling Meth in Peanut Butter Jars at Salt Lake City Airport
In total, officers found over half a pound of crystal meth concealed inside the jars.
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3 TSA Agents Hurt After ‘Unprovoked' Attack at Phoenix Airport, Agency Says
The TSA called the assault an “unprovoked and brazen physical attack against our employees,” and said it was unacceptable.
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Congress Proposes New No-Fly List for Unruly Passengers
U.S. Senate and House members proposed a new no-fly list for unruly passengers on Wednesday, an idea that was pushed by airline unions but failed to gain traction last year.
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The TSA Says Peanut Butter Is a Liquid and the Internet Has Thoughts
“Aaannnnnd now you’re on a list,” joked one user on Twitter.