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After two days of training, TSA says ICE personnel are ready to help at airports
1+ week, 1+ day ago (595+ words) Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel are equipped to assist airport screeners after receiving two days of training, the head of the Transportation Security Administration told lawmakers on Wednesday, who said the agents and officers are checking travelers" identification and managing…...
TSA callouts spike as shutdown drags on, ICE officers sent to airports
1+ week, 2+ day ago (766+ words) Airport security workers missed work Monday at the highest rate since a partial government shutdown began in mid-February, the Department of Homeland Security said, and the Trump administration sent immigration officials to some airports in an attempt to keep lines…...
Travel industry rallies support for TSA staff working without pay amid concern of delays during shutdown
3+ week, 6+ day ago (626+ words) Passengers wait in line for a TSA security checkpoint while traveling at Los Angeles International Airport on Nov. 26, 2025. TSA workers could soon miss their first full paycheck due to the most recent partial government shutdown. Patrick T. Fallon / AFP / Getty Images…...
Transforming Vulnerability and Exposure Management for a US State Agency
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (282+ words) The state-level agency is the backbone of IT infrastructure and cybersecurity for dozens of executive branch agencies serving millions of citizens. It ensures essential state functions, such as public safety, health services, and transportation operate smoothly and securely. By adopting…...
Cyber Threat Intelligence in Practice: Maturing Threat Intelligence for a Proactive Cyber Defense
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (173+ words) This episode of GovExec TV will explore why cyber threat intelligence (CTI) is becoming more critical for government agencies as cyber threats grow more sophisticated. We'll discuss how agencies can ... Cyber Threat Intelligence in Practice: Maturing Threat Intelligence for a…...
Super Bowl gears up for massive security operation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (388+ words) The NFL expects more than 35 state, local and federal agencies to be active for the Super Bowl, not just on gameday but also for the events building up to it. Chris Graythen / Getty Images The build-up to this Sunday's Super…...
At least one agency is making a renewed, less generous ‘deferred resignation’ offer to staff
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (350+ words) Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a department town hall earlier this year that reductions in force would take place at the end of May. That timeline got pushed back by a court injunction that is no longer in effect....
Google Public Sector Summit: Key takeaways for transportation leaders
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (127+ words) Discover how transportation agencies are turning AI and data into safer, smarter mobility. This asset highlights key takeaways from the Google Public Sector Summit, including practical strategies for phased AI adoption, building trusted partnerships, and reframing AI's value for public…...
Postal Service hopes selling access to its final-leg delivery network will provide much-needed revenue
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (549+ words) A U.S. Postal Service worker delivers packages on April 28, 2020, in New York City. The postal agency is planning to begin auctioning access to its last-mile delivery network in early 2026. Alexi Rosenfeld / Getty Images The U.S. Postal Service on Wednesday announced plans to…...
The Dual Imperative: AI and Cybersecurity Convergence
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (377+ words) The convergence of AI and cybersecurity is no longer theoretical; it is the new battleground for protecting national data, critical infrastructure, and public trust. But while the potential of AI is vast, the readiness gap is widening. Nearly two-thirds of…...