Transportation Security Administration

United States federal government agency

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that has authority over the security of transportation systems within and connecting to the United States. It was created as a response to the September 11 attacks to improve airport security procedures and consolidate air travel security under a combined federal law enforcement and regulatory agency.

Also known as...TSA and United States Transportation Security Administration
DHS Shutdown Stretches Past 60 Days

DHS Shutdown Stretches Past 60 Days The Department of Homeland Security faces a critical funding crisis as the longest partial shutdown in its history enters a third month.