Travelers in the U.S. just got some relief: shoes no longer have to come off at airport security checkpoints, following a successful pilot that went live nationwide. But this small comfort comes at a moment of rising debate over how people are screened at borders. While efficiency is critical to keeping lines moving, lawmakers are raising alarms over the rapid expansion of biometric tools like facial recognition. The tension between flow, security, and civil liberties is res

On July 7, 2025, a gunman opened fire near McAllen International Airport in Texas, ambushing Border Patrol agents and injuring several officers before being neutralized. The incident, which forced temporary flight delays, is the latest reminder that airports remain prime targets for unpredictable and fast-moving attacks. While perimeter patrols and armed response are essential, many threats are first stopped not at the curbside, but at the checkpoint. For airport security pro

Global air travel is pushing past pre-pandemic highs, and airports are racing to upgrade checkpoint technology to keep pace. The latest...

In a follow-on TSA sustainment award announced January 23, 2025, Leidos will maintain more than 12,000 units of Transportation Security...

Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s announcement with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to deploy advanced scanning equipment at the Laredo...