Trump says he'll put ICE agents at airport security if funding bill isn’t passed

As TSA wait times increase amid the shutdown, President Trump said this weekend he’d move ICE agents to do airport security if a funding bill isn’t passed soon.

TSA adding Touchless ID to speed up airport security lines

Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. 

Norovirus outbreak sickens 153 passengers, crew on Caribbean cruise ship

More than 150 people onboard a Princess Cruises ship became ill with norovirus during a Caribbean voyage this week, according to the CDC.

TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’

As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.

These US cities have the safest, most dangerous streets, annual report finds

A new analysis reveals which U.S. cities have the safest — and riskiest — streets in 2026, ranking the 100 largest metro areas using factors like vehicle speeds and total miles driven.

AUS's TSA checkpoints
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Austin-Bergstrom shared videos of their TSA checkpoints Friday morning after long lines were reported and seen on video going outside the building.

Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’

Transportation Security Administration agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.

TSA security lines: Why some airports are moving passengers through faster

As the shutdown continues, some airports are moving passengers through security faster, while others are seeing hourslong security lines. Here’s a look at one of the reasons why - privatization.

ABIA prepares for SXSW, spring festival season
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A surge of folks are flocking to town for SXSW, which kicks off Thursday. Austin-Bergstrom is already seeing an influx of travelers amid a partial government shutdown. FOX 7 Austin's Katie Pratt spoke with travelers at ABIA.

Austin-Bergstrom prepares for busy spring season amid DHS shutdown

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is preparing for a surge in travelers this month with Spring Break, Rodeo Austin, St. Patrick's Day weekend and SXSW.

No credible threat found after Southwest flight diverted to Atlanta

Southwest Airlines Flight 2094, traveling from Nashville to Fort Lauderdale, was forced to land at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Rat poison, a beekeeper suit, and a meteorite: The strangest finds in this year's Unclaimed Baggage report

A $43,400 pair of diamond earrings, samurai swords, a $35,000 Rolex watch, gold-plated golf clubs, and even a beekeeper suit are among the standout items found in orphaned luggage, according to the latest Unclaimed Baggage report.

CDC issues travel advisories for 32 countries over spread of polio: What we know

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has raised its polio travel advisory to a Level 2 for 32 countries where the disease is spreading. 

Refusing to wear headphones could get you kicked off United flights

United Airlines recently added a headphone policy to its “Contract of Carriage," the legally binding terms passengers agree to when purchasing an airline ticket.

Mexico violence and spring break travel
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Mexico's president insists cartel chaos in her country is easing. She says things are returning to normal "little by little" as the wave of violence sparked by the killing of cartel kingpin "El Mencho" has some rethinking travel plans south of the border. FOX's Jonathan Hunt has the details.