The regulatory changes effectively codify the Trump administrationβs use of paid administrative leave under last yearβs deferred resignation program.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, seen in shadow at right, as he speaks during a event to thank and recognize members of the State Department workforce who bring 222 individuals who had been imprisoned by the Government of Nicaragua to the United States, Friday, March 31, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)
TSA and industry officials, speaking at an airport security conference, made clear they're still bullish on privatized airport screening after canceling Gold+.
TSA Administrator David Cummins' strategy calls for modernizing airport checkpoints and improving customer service, including by targeting "discourteous" TSO's.
FILE- In this Thursday, June 21, 2018 photo, air passengers heading to their departure gates enter TSA pre-check before going through security screening at Orlando International Airport, in Orlando, Fla. Investigators were unable to corroborate specific allegations that a Transportation Security Administration supervisor instructed air marshals to racially discriminate against passengers at Florida's busiest airport. But investigators for the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General uncovered other concerns about racial profiling of passengers by other TSA supervisors at Orlando International Airport, according to a report sent to lawmakers last week. (AP Photo/John Raoux)