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Denver Airport Asked Passengers To Drop Off Gift Cards For TSA Screeners — That Is Illegal

by Gary Leff on March 12, 2026

Mar 12 2026

Denver International Airport asked passengers to donate $10 and $20 grocery and gas gift cards for TSA screeners working through the partial government shutdown with their pay deferred. The problem is that federal ethics rules and TSA’s own code of conduct bar screeners from soliciting or accepting gifts from travelers – or airports – and changing the type of card or moving the dropoff point away from the checkpoint does not fix that. ❗DONATIONS NEEDED❗ Support the dedicated TSA employees working without pay by donating $10 and $20 grocery store and gas gift cards. Visa gift cards cannot be accepted. Drop off locations can be found at Final Approach cell phone lot and in the Jeppesen Terminal. pic.twitter.com/DZPs5gMuoV — Denver Int'l Airport (@DENAirport) March 11, 2026 Now, they’re (1) asking for grocery story and gas…

Kristi Noem Ordered TSA PreCheck Shut Down—Here’s Why The White House Reversed Her Within Hours

by Gary Leff on February 22, 2026

Feb 22 2026

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem ordered TSA PreCheck suspended due to the government shutdown—but the White House swiftly reversed her decision within hours. Noem’s announcement clashed with White House strategy, and would’ve increased airport staffing needs rather than reducing them. Unfortunately, her suspension of Global Entry – which makes arguably even less sense – remains in force.

Spirit Airlines Passenger Brings ‘Emotional Support’ Rotisserie Chicken Through TSA—Then Eats It Onboard

by Gary Leff on February 22, 2026

Feb 22 2026

A Spirit Airlines passenger carried a rotisserie chicken through TSA security in a clear pet backpack, claiming it was his “emotional support animal”—then proceeded to enjoy it onboard, leaving passengers amused, staff stunned, and TSA officially unfazed.

Kristi Noem Suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry—But TSA’s Own Findings Show It Means More Staff, Less Security

by Gary Leff on February 22, 2026

Feb 22 2026

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry during the ongoing government shutdown, claiming it conserves staff—but TSA’s own documented findings clearly show the opposite. Eliminating expedited security means longer lines, increased staffing demands, and ultimately less-secure airports.

TSA Scolded Woman For ‘Inappropriate’ Hoodie — She Had Nothing On Underneath

by Gary Leff on February 15, 2026

Feb 15 2026

A woman recently went viral after TSA scolded her at an airport checkpoint for wearing an “inappropriate” hoodie—but the real problem was that she had nothing on underneath. TSA rarely enforces dress codes directly, but bulky clothing like hoodies typically must be removed for security screening, leading to an awkward and confusing encounter.

New Video Shows Delta Passenger Cleared by TSA With Meat Cleaver—Says It Was ‘Too Good a Deal’ to Pass Up

by Gary Leff on February 14, 2026

Feb 14 2026

Surveillance footage reveals how TSA missed a meat cleaver in a passenger’s carry-on, allowing him to board a Delta flight from Portland to Salt Lake City. His surprising explanation? The kitchen blade was simply “too good a deal to pass up.”

Former Pro Baseball Player Slams Passenger Breaching Atlanta TSA Checkpoint — New Video Shows the Takedown

by Gary Leff on February 1, 2026

Feb 01 2026

Newly released video shows a man charging through the main TSA checkpoint at Atlanta’s airport, knocking people down and injuring three screeners as officers yell “Breach!” and “Everybody freeze!” A former professional baseball player in the line grabs him and slams him to the floor — and when the man tries to surge forward again, he’s subdued and hauled off in a wheelchair, later charged with interfering with security measures and simple battery.

DHS Tried Again To Kill The TSA Union Contract. A Judge Blocked It

by Gary Leff on January 17, 2026

Jan 17 2026

A federal judge blocked DHS from trying—again—to void the TSA’s union contract, ruling the agency can’t sidestep a prior injunction by issuing a “new” justification for the same outcome. The decision keeps the 2024 collective bargaining agreement in force and preserves workers’ grievance and arbitration rights while the case continues.

Judge Laughs at TSA as Southwest Fights $48 Million Fine for Keeping Passenger Fees

by Gary Leff on January 9, 2026

Jan 09 2026

A Fifth Circuit judge openly laughed when the TSA argued it isn’t set up to refund millions of passengers—while defending a $48 million penalty against Southwest for allegedly failing to return the same security fees. The case tests whether an airline has to cut cash refunds for government fees when travel credits expire unused.

TSA Bin Etiquette: Are You Supposed to Stack Your Tray When You’re Done — or Just Walk Away?

by Gary Leff on December 31, 2025

Dec 31 2025

A viral video shows a passenger collecting and stacking TSA bins after screening — and it’s reignited an airport etiquette fight. Some checkpoints expect you to bus your own tray, others tell passengers to leave them alone, and the germ factor makes the “helpful” move less appealing than it sounds.

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Denver Airport Asked Passengers To Drop Off Gift Cards For TSA Screeners — That Is Illegal

Kristi Noem Ordered TSA PreCheck Shut Down—Here’s Why The White House Reversed Her Within Hours

Spirit Airlines Passenger Brings ‘Emotional Support’ Rotisserie Chicken Through TSA—Then Eats It Onboard

Kristi Noem Suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry—But TSA’s Own Findings Show It Means More Staff, Less Security

TSA Scolded Woman For ‘Inappropriate’ Hoodie — She Had Nothing On Underneath

New Video Shows Delta Passenger Cleared by TSA With Meat Cleaver—Says It Was ‘Too Good a Deal’ to Pass Up

Former Pro Baseball Player Slams Passenger Breaching Atlanta TSA Checkpoint — New Video Shows the Takedown

DHS Tried Again To Kill The TSA Union Contract. A Judge Blocked It

Judge Laughs at TSA as Southwest Fights $48 Million Fine for Keeping Passenger Fees

TSA Bin Etiquette: Are You Supposed to Stack Your Tray When You’re Done — or Just Walk Away?

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