Podcasts about Transportation Security Administration

It’s become an unexpected sensation during the World Cup: Ranch dressing! Apparently, foreign travelers can’t get enough of the all-American condiment and are trying to bring some home with them in their carry on luggage. So much so, the Transportation Security Administration has issued a tongue-in-cheek warning to travelers about placing ranch dressing in their checked luggage, as they did not anticipate the “coordinated international enthusiasm” for the condiment. We go over some of the hilarious stories emerging from the ranch dressing craze as well as the 1971 hit song that is quickly becoming the defining song of the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s become an unexpected sensation during the World Cup: Ranch dressing! Apparently, foreign travelers can’t get enough of the all-American condiment and are trying to bring some home with them in their carry on luggage. So much so, the Transportation Security Administration has issued a tongue-in-cheek warning to travelers about placing ranch dressing in their checked luggage, as they did not anticipate the “coordinated international enthusiasm” for the condiment. We go over some of the hilarious stories emerging from the ranch dressing craze as well as the 1971 hit song that is quickly becoming the defining song of the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s become an unexpected sensation during the World Cup: Ranch dressing! Apparently, foreign travelers can’t get enough of the all-American condiment and are trying to bring some home with them in their carry on luggage. So much so, the Transportation Security Administration has issued a tongue-in-cheek warning to travelers about placing ranch dressing in their checked luggage, as they did not anticipate the “coordinated international enthusiasm” for the condiment. We go over some of the hilarious stories emerging from the ranch dressing craze as well as the 1971 hit song that is quickly becoming the defining song of the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s become an unexpected sensation during the World Cup: Ranch dressing! Apparently, foreign travelers can’t get enough of the all-American condiment and are trying to bring some home with them in their carry on luggage. So much so, the Transportation Security Administration has issued a tongue-in-cheek warning to travelers about placing ranch dressing in their checked luggage, as they did not anticipate the “coordinated international enthusiasm” for the condiment. We go over some of the hilarious stories emerging from the ranch dressing craze as well as the 1971 hit song that is quickly becoming the defining song of the World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. FILE – Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Federal Air Marshals, patrol around Washington Dulles International Airport, in Chantilly, Va., Tuesday, March 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce,File)   United States launches retaliatory strikes after Iran shoots down US helicopter; Evidence shows Israeli Defense Force killed a baby June 5 despite ceasefire; Republicans narrowly pass their reconciliation bill, funding DHS for the next three years; House Oversight Committee seeks to expose violations of constitutional rights by ICE; Primary elections in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Dakota; City workers in Oakland protest to demand fair contracts; Aftermath of earthquake in Philippines. The post US Strikes Iran; DHS Funded for Three Years – June 9, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns, she says to support her husband, who has been  diagnosed with an extremely rare form of bone cancer; Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is sworn-in at the White House. President Donald Trump tells him he wants him to be 'totally independent' when making decisions, such as on interest rates. Warsh says he will lead a 'reform-oriented Federal Reserve'; Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden says there has been 'slight progress' in the talks with Iran to end the war; World Health Organization raises the risk of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo from 'high' to 'very high', but the global risk remains at 'low'; As millions set off on Memorial Day holiday weekend travel,  Transportation Security Administration is looking at using more private contractors for airport security screening; In this peak time for college and university graduations, a sampling of commencement speeches C-SPAN has brought in: Gen. Dan Caine, Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), NBC journalist Lester Holt, Olympic gold medal winning skier Lindsey Vonn and rapper & music producer will.i.am; a tribute to CBS News Radio, going off the air after nearly 100 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines: The Alaska Department of Law has voided regulations aimed at restricting the Area M commercial salmon fishery. The Juneau Assembly may have found a path out of the red for its budget Wednesday night, but it wasn't easy.And the Transportation Security Administration says the delays are due to intermittent outages with its X-ray screening equipment at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.Photo: Air travelers wait for TSA PreCheck at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in a line that stretches past the Alaska Airlines baggage drop area on Thursday, May 21, 2026. (Nat Herz/Northern Journal)

House lawmakers are pushing to bolster the Transportation Security Administration's budget by ending the diversion of airline ticket fees. Lawmakers on the Homeland Security Committee this week introduced a bill that would require the 9/11 Passenger Security Fee to be solely dedicated toward aviation and airport security. Since 2014, roughly $15 billion in fees have been diverted to the Treasury for deficit reduction. TSA officials have said allowing the agency to use all of the fee revenue would speed up airport security technology upgrades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Transportation Security Administration has quietly been advancing big changes to the private contractor security screening program. TSA says the goal is innovation and a better passenger experience. It comes against the backdrop of Trump administration efforts to privatize more TSA operations. For the latest, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Trump administration wants to start privatizing more airport security screening operations. The White House's 2027 budget request would cut jobs at the Transportation Security Administration and shift much of that funding to private screening contractors . For more, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Transportation Security Administration employees are seeing their first paychecks in more than a month. TSA agents are being paid this week despite lawmakers failing to come to an agreement on a Department of Homeland Security spending bill. That means thousands more DHS staff are continuing to work with out pay. For more, Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday joins me. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Over the past decade or so, the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, has become a massive gathering of right-wing power brokers — but this year, President Trump didn't go. Neither did Vice President JD Vance nor Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The lackluster convention seemed to mirror a MAGA movement that's looking increasingly unmoored. Ben Jacobs is a Washington-based political reporter who has been going to CPAC for years. We talked about his trip to the 2026 convention and what made this year so different from the others.And in headlines, Trump makes yet another threat against Iran, Transportation Security Administration workers start receiving some backpay, and TMZ is giving members of Congress the tabloid treatment.Show Notes: Check out Ben's reporting – slate.com/author/ben-jacobs Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers deployed at airports across the United States are collecting a paycheck, even as they face criticism for being untrained to patrol airports—while Transportation Security Administration workers have gone more than a month without pay. KEY FACTS The ICE agent base salary ranges from about $52,000 to $84,000, according to a job posting for deportation officers on a U.S. government job portal, which can vary due to geographic location and experience. Despite a partial government shutdown that impacts the Department of Homeland Security, ICE agents are still being paid through a $75 billion sum allocated to ICE through the One Big Beautiful Bill last year, which made it the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency. ICE has previously used the huge spike in funding for a hiring blitz: Aside from base salaries, ICE has offered student loan forgiveness, overtime pay, enhanced retirement benefits and signing bonuses of up to $50,000. TSA agents appear to earn a comparatively lower salary, with pay starting at about $40,000 annually, with agents averaging “anywhere from $60,000 to $75,000” as they gain experience, a DHS spokesperson told Business Insider. Read the full story on Forbes: By Conor Murray https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2026/03/24/heres-how-much-ice-agents-at-airports-may-be-making-as-tsa-goes-unpaid/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been nearly four years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and sent the issue back to the states. Since then, more than a dozen states have essentially banned abortion, while others have severely limited access. Back in February, two Tennessee Republican legislators tried passing a law making it so that women who had abortions could be charged with homicide, which would make them eligible for the death penalty under the state's criminal law statutes. The bill failed in a House committee – but lawmakers in several other states have tried putting forth similar bills over the last two years. Shefali Luthra, reproductive health reporter at The 19th, joins the show to talk about the state of abortion in America right now.And in headlines, Transportation Security Administration agents are finally set to be paid, but federal immigration officers are staying in airports for the time being, the Trump administration is reportedly planning a ground invasion of Iran, and millions turned out over the weekend for the latest No Kings protests.Show Notes: Check out Shefali's reporting – 19thnews.org/author/shefali-luthra/ Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

The Trump administration came through on its promise to pay Transportation Security Administration workers, with officers receiving a deposit into their accounts on Monday. But Aaron Barker, local AFGE union leader, explains how his first paycheck in weeks was lacking.Then, along with the war Israel and the U.S. are waging in Iran, Israel has been striking southern Lebanon. Reporter Borzou Daragahi details how the war is expanding across the Middle East.And, college is expensive. Is a four-year degree still worth it? And what can you do to save money for when that acceptance letter comes? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger answers those questions and more.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Travelers over the weekend experienced more long lines at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints after House Republicans rejected a deal passed by the Senate that could have ended the partial government shutdown. TSA workers may still soon get paid though, due to an executive order from President Trump. Jason Allen reports. NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more. Tiger Woods is out of jail after being charged with DUI after a crash on Friday in Florida. He hasn't entered a plea yet in the incident and his representatives didn't respond to requests for comments. Nicole Valdes reports on the incident and what's next in Woods' future after he recently teased a possible return to the Masters. UConn men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his team's thrilling last-second victory over Duke and overcoming a 19-point deficit in the first half to propel them to the Final Four. Basketball legend Michael Jordan, the co-founder of the NASCAR team 23XI Racing, spoke exclusively to Gayle King about where his love for racing began, life after basketball and his impact on the sport. Award-winning actor David Oyelowo speaks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the psychological thriller "Newborn." The film follows Chris Newborn as he tries to rebuild his life and reconnect with family after serving seven years in solitary confinement. Oyelowo explains how he prepared for his role and speaks about losing his father to cancer on the first day of shooting the movie. After researching organ donation, a college student who is also an EMT, decided he wanted to make a difference in the life of another first responder. Through Kidneys for Communities, Lucas Gorelick was connected with a police officer nearly 3,000 miles away in need of a kidney - and the two were a match. David Begnaud reports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on March 29, said talks with Iran are ongoing and making “very good” progress. He urged Tehran to take the deal or face destruction of its critical infrastructure. A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry denies negotiations are taking place.Transportation Security Administration agents are expected to be paid again soon after Trump signed a presidential memorandum last week that would allow them to get paid despite the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which is now officially the longest in history, with no end in sight.

President Donald Trump will sign an order instructing the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration officers during the partial government shutdown, he announced Thursday, though it is unclear where the money is coming from and what authority Trump will use to enact the order. KEY FACTS Trump said in a Truth Social post he will sign an order instructing Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin “to immediately pay our TSA Agents.” The president blamed Democrats for the lapse in pay for agents, blasting their demands for increased restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump did not elaborate where the money to pay TSA agents would come from. More than 450 TSA officers have quit their jobs amid the shutdown after not receiving pay. BIG NUMBER Nearly $1 billion. That is how much money in payroll has not been paid to TSA agents in a timely manner this fiscal year, according to a Wednesday testimony from Ha Nguyen McNeill, a senior administrator for the TSA. Employees of the agency have gone without pay for about 40 days during the partial government shutdown. KEY BACKGROUND At the heart of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and accompanying disorder at some major airports across the U.S. is disagreements over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act stuck in the Senate. The measure proposes making changes to the voting process in the U.S. and includes a requirement for voter identification. Democrats have pushed back on the legislation for weeks, seeking to implement guardrails on ICE operations after federal agents killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti amid January protests in Minnesota. Democrats have countered Republican proposals with offers that include pay for TSA agents, but those measures have failed to gain traction. In the meantime, TSA officers have quit their jobs and called out of work at high rates while passengers at airports like Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport have been stifled with hours-long security wait times. Read the full story on Forbes: ByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/03/26/trump-will-issue-order-to-pay-tsa-agents-amid-airport-chaos/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid explains being detailed by the woke leftist media in this city as a "notable Islamophobic" for his opposition to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his policies that are ruining New York City. Rosenberg then expands on The NYPD will be allowed to set up buffer zones around synagogues and other houses of worship under a controversial bill passed by the City Council Thursday — despite fierce opposition from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's DSA allies; New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, signing legislation on Wednesday to limit the use of face coverings for law enforcement, including federal ICE agents; the NYPD announcing increased security measures for Passover, which starts Wednesday at sundown; President Donald Trump saying yesterday he would sign an emergency order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks; President Trump extended the deadline for negotiations with Iran and paused his threat to bomb Iranian energy facilities by another 10 days; and the Mets beating the Pittsburgh Pirates handedly yesterday in their season opener at Citi Field. Brian Kilmeade, Jennifer Harrison, Joe Tacopina, K.T. McFarland & Nicole Malliotakis join Sid on this Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show also breaks down a rare overnight move by the U.S. Senate to restore funding for the Transportation Security Administration after weeks of unpaid workers led to massive airport delays, with lawmakers pushing the measure through just before recess, though final approval still hinges on the House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As political tension continues to rise nationwide, American cities are preparing for large‑scale “No Kings” protests aimed at opposing what organizers describe as authoritarian overreach by President Donald Trump. The demonstrations, expected to take place in thousands of locations, follow earlier protests that drew millions and are centered around concerns including immigration enforcement, government shutdown fallout, and ongoing foreign policy conflicts. The show also breaks down a rare overnight move by the U.S. Senate to restore funding for the Transportation Security Administration after weeks of unpaid workers led to massive airport delays, with lawmakers pushing the measure through just before recess, though final approval still hinges on the House. In celebrity news, actress Nia Long is taking legal steps to protect herself and her family after alleging that a woman has stalked her for more than two years, repeatedly showing up at her home and sending unwanted gifts; while a temporary restraining order was denied, a court hearing is now set for April. The show also welcomes comedian Country Wayne, who reflects on his journey from viral skits to mainstream success, fatherhood, faith, and his new Amazon Prime comedy special Nostalgia, which draws inspiration from classic ’90s stand‑up while blending humor with real‑life lessons. Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday, March 27th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Finnish lawmaker convicted over speaking truth about homosexuality In a narrow 3–2 decision, the Finnish Supreme Court has found parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen guilty of so-called “hate speech” for simply affirming a Biblical understanding of marriage and sexual ethics in a 20-year-old church pamphlet, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Räsänen has been criminally convicted for publishing the 2004 pamphlet for her church, alongside Lutheran Bishop Juhana Pohjola. The conviction is for “making and keeping available to the public a text that insults a group.” She said, “I am shocked and profoundly disappointed that the court has failed to recognize my basic human right to freedom of expression. I stand by the teachings of my Christian faith, and will continue to defend my [right] and every person's right to share their convictions in the public square.” The Finish Supreme Court has imposed criminal fines of several thousand Euros and ruled that the impugned statements must be “removed from public access and destroyed.”   Päivi Räsänen has served as a member of the Finnish Parliament since 1995, and was Minister of the Interior from 2011-2015. She is a medical doctor, mother of five children, and has twelve grandchildren. In a related development, the Finish Supreme Court unanimously acquitted Räsänen for her 2019 Bible verse tweet. Canada's House criminalizes quoting Bible Religious expression is under attack in Canada as well. The majority of Canadian Members of Parliament voted to pass a leftist bill that will criminalize the quotation of Bible verses on homosexual behavior and gender, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Early Wednesday evening, in a 186–137 vote, they passed Bill C-9, which is misnamed the “Combatting Hate Act.” Members of Parliament from the Conservative Party, New Democratic Party, and the Green Party voted against the bill in a rare form of unity among the usually opposing parties. The bill now heads to Canada's rubber-stamp Senate for review. David Cooke with the Campaign Life Coalition said, “With the passage of Bill C-9 in the [Canadian] House, Christians and pro-life advocates will almost certainly face an entirely new level of hostility, as the door swings open to actual persecution under a cloak of supposed legality.” The 186 foolish Members of the Canadian Parliament who voted to criminalize citing Bible verses about sexual perversion would no doubt object to my citation of Leviticus 18:22. It says, “Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.” Trump postpones strikes on Iranian energy plants until April 6 On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States will extend the pause on strikes on Iranian energy plants by an additional 10 days, at the request of the Iranian government, reports CBS News.   On Monday, the president announced a five-day pause on strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure in order to negotiate with Iran. The president said he's extending that pause to the evening of April 7 local time in Tehran.  Trump to sign order to pay TSA agents President Donald Trump plans to sign an order that will pay Transportation Security Administration agents, who have not received a check since the Department of Homeland Security entered a partial shutdown in mid-February, reports The Epoch Times. In a March 26th Truth Social post, he wrote, “I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to address this Emergency Situation, and to quickly stop the Democrat Chaos at the Airports.” More than 3,120 TSA agents, who have not been paid in weeks, called in sick on Wednesday, which prompted long lines to continue at airports across the country. Pennsylvania Democrats have egg on their faces And finally, Pennsylvania House Democrats withdrew consideration of a resolution honoring March as "National Women's Month" after a Republican lawmaker filed an amendment to include the physiological definition of "woman" in the text, report Fox News. What was expected to be a quick, symbolic vote turned into a brief but telling floor moment.  Listen how the Republicans forced the question into the open and Democrats opted to shelve the resolution rather than define what a "woman" is in legislation — leading to an eruption of laughter on the House floor. Democratic House Speaker Joanna McClinton was bringing a rapid-fire succession of bills up for consideration late in Tuesday's session when she asked the clerk to introduce House Resolution 390. McCLINTON: “The Chair recognizes the Majority Leader who calls up House Resolution on page eight of today's House calendar. The clerk will read a summary of the resolution.” CLERK: “A resolution recognizing the month of March 2026, as Women's History Month in Pennsylvania, introduced by Representative Carol Hill-Evans.” McCLINTON: “[Republican] Representative [Aaron] Bernstine offers A02716. Will the House agree to the amendment? On that question, the Chair recognizes the gentleman from Lawrence, maker of the amendment. Representative Bernstein.” BERNSTINE: “Thank you, Madam Speaker. Madam Speaker, this amendment is very straightforward and clear. It defines what a woman actually is, because we do know what that is. Thank you.” What happened next was stunning!  During 30 seconds of silence, Democrats quietly considered the fact that they had been painted into a corner. If they defined what a woman was in order for the proposed Women's History Month to be considered, they would alienate their leftist base which has swallowed the woke transgender agenda -- hook, line and sinker. Put bluntly, Democrats believe that a man, pretending to be a woman, is a woman! There was movement at the dais. So, this is what House Majority Leader Joanna McClinton declared. McCLINTON: “The resolution is temporarily over.” (Republicans laugh out loud on the Pennsylvania House floor) You can hear the Republicans laughing out loud at the utter foolishness of the hypocritical Democrats who want to look like they are championing women but oddly cannot even agree with the biological definition of what a woman is. McClinton immediately turned to the clerk to read the next piece of legislation. In an interview Wednesday, GOP Rep. Bernstine defended his amendment as a common sense measure, saying that defining a woman as having XX chromosomes should not be controversial. The Republican said, "They pulled [the Women's History Month] because they were scared to define what a woman actually is." Jason Gottesman, spokesman for the House Republican Caucus, further told Fox News that "if Democrats want to celebrate what they refuse to define, it is clear they do not take this issue seriously." In Matthew 19:4, Jesus asked, “Haven't you read, that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female?'” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, March 27th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Sara Carter: White House Drug Czar on CPAC, Trump’s battle on the border and taking on fentanyl coming across the border. DHS Update: The Senate early Friday morning approved Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents. Also, Jimmy Kimmel slams new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin for previously working as a plumber. Kicking Your Kids out at 18?: Matt Walsh reinvigorates an age-old debate on whether or not parents should kick their children out of their home when they turn 18 and encourage them to live on their own. Jimmy’s Famous Seafood: Owners of famed Baltimore restaurant attend the White House yesterday as part of Greek Independence Day. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, March 27, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Recap of Day 1 at CPAC: Larry gives his recap of Day 1 of the 2026 CPAC Convention in Dallas, TX. TSA Update: President Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order to address airport disruptions, announcing the move in a Truth Social post Thursday. Then the Senate early Friday morning approved Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other agencies, but not ICE. Sydney Sweeney: The actress reveals her brother has been deployed as she thanks troops overseas. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, March 27, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Department of Homeland Security bill heads to the House after the Senate approved funding to end the partial government shutdown and pay the Transportation Security Administration. Plus, a judge says Anthropic AI is not a “supply chain risk,” temporarily blocking two Trump administration actions against the company. And President Donald Trump is breaking with tradition and will soon become the first sitting president to have his signature on paper currency. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 27, 2026.

Preliminary ideas were released this week by the North Coast Waterfront Development Corp. outlining possible uses for Burke Lakefront Airport if it is decommissioned, a move supported by the mayor and county executive. A large lakefront park. Walking trails. A downtown campground. Hotels. Perhaps a nine-hole golf course. Are these transformative ideas? Nothing close to a formal proposal has emerged. In Akron, a master plan is now in place for redevelopment of the abandoned Innerbelt, which bisected a once-thriving Black neighborhood decades ago. The plan would restore the area as a neighborhood, with 4,500 new homes and space for local businesses. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are now patrolling terminals at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, deployed as funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration remains in flux amid a congressional dispute. However, Hopkins has not experienced the disruptions seen at other airports, such as Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson. It is also unclear what role the agents are playing in Cleveland. The Ohio House voted to ban drag performances in locations where children may be present, effectively ending events such as library drag story hours. Meanwhile, the Ohio Supreme Court will consider the constitutionality of House Bill 68, which bans gender-affirming medications and non-surgical treatments for transgender minors. The law passed in 2023 and took effect in 2024 after the Legislature overrode Gov. Mike DeWine's veto. Guests: - Zaria Johnson, Environment Reporter, Ideastream Public Media - Josh Boose, Supervising Producer - Newscasts, Ideastream Public Media - Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau Chief, Ohio Public/Radio TV

The White House turned down an offer from Tesla chief and former special government employee Elon Musk to pay Transportation Security Administration officers during the partial government shutdown, a White House spokesperson told Forbes. Read the full story on Forbes: ByAntonio Pequeño IV https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/03/25/white-house-refuses-elon-musks-offer-to-pay-tsa-staff-amid-partial-government-shutdown/ KEY FACTS The rejected offer, first reported by CBS News, would have provided money for TSA agents who have gone without pay for nearly six weeks. Musk made the offer last weekend in a post on X, with President Trump telling reporters Monday he would “love it.” White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson told Forbes that while the White House appreciated Musk's proposal, it “would pose great legal challenges due to his involvement with federal government contracts.”  Jackson said the fastest way to pay TSA employees is for “Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security,” referring to disagreements between Democrats and Republicans over a standalone funding bill that would fund DHS and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which will create changes to the U.S. voting system including a requirement for voter identification. The cost to fund TSA agents would be around $250 million, CBS reported, citing two unnamed sources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump will sign an order instructing the Department of Homeland Security to pay Transportation Security Administration officers during the partial government shutdown, he announced Thursday, though it is unclear where the money is coming from and what authority Trump will use to enact the order. KEY FACTS Trump said in a Truth Social post he will sign an order instructing Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin “to immediately pay our TSA Agents.” The president blamed Democrats for the lapse in pay for agents, blasting their demands for increased restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Trump did not elaborate where the money to pay TSA agents would come from. More than 450 TSA officers have quit their jobs amid the shutdown after not receiving pay. BIG NUMBER Nearly $1 billion. That is how much money in payroll has not been paid to TSA agents in a timely manner this fiscal year, according to a Wednesday testimony from Ha Nguyen McNeill, a senior administrator for the TSA. Employees of the agency have gone without pay for about 40 days during the partial government shutdown. KEY BACKGROUND At the heart of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and accompanying disorder at some major airports across the U.S. is disagreements over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act stuck in the Senate. The measure proposes making changes to the voting process in the U.S. and includes a requirement for voter identification. Democrats have pushed back on the legislation for weeks, seeking to implement guardrails on ICE operations after federal agents killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti amid January protests in Minnesota. Democrats have countered Republican proposals with offers that include pay for TSA agents, but those measures have failed to gain traction. In the meantime, TSA officers have quit their jobs and called out of work at high rates while passengers at airports like Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport have been stifled with hours-long security wait times. Read the full story on Forbes: ByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/03/26/trump-will-issue-order-to-pay-tsa-agents-amid-airport-chaos/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the past week, travelers flying across the United States have waited in security lines that snaked through airports and parking lots as Transportation Security Administration officers called out of work because of a partial government shutdown. Karoun Demirjian, a breaking news reporter for the The New York Times, explains what has led to the extraordinary delays, and Michael Gold, a congressional correspondent for The Times, discusses the negotiations in Congress to bring an end to the crisis. Guest: Karoun Demirjian, a breaking news reporter for the The New York Times. Michael Gold, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have arrived at airports. Many lines are still long. Talks to reopen the Department of Homeland Security hit a snag as Democrats demanded ICE restrictions. Photo: Antranik Tavitian/Reuters For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The DHS shutdown has led to record-breaking wait times at airports as the Transportation Security Administration struggles with staffing shortages. NBC News reports on how TSA’s administrator warned Congress that things could get worse in the coming months. Meta and Google lost a court case over whether their platforms were to blame for the mental-health issues of a woman who compulsively used social media as a small child. NPR’s Bobby Allyn breaks it down. Major League Baseball is back for the 2026 season. The Athletic’s Tim Britton joins to discuss how every team could make it to the playoffs this year. Plus, Iran reacted to Trump’s talk of negotiations, Michael Flynn is getting a DOJ payout, and Stephen Colbert has a new gig. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.

Jay in Hudson County called in to ask Mark why John Catsimatidis met in person recently with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mara in Nevada called in to ask how it's possible that there can't be a freeze on mortgages and rents in the United States, while TSA workers are set to receive significant backpay under the Transportation Security Administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jay in Hudson County called in to ask Mark why John Catsimatidis met in person recently with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Mara in Nevada called in to ask how it's possible that there can't be a freeze on mortgages and rents in the United States, while TSA workers are set to receive significant backpay under the Transportation Security Administration.

Get your tickets to our L.A. live show here! If you've taken a flight lately, you might have noticed hourslong lines to get through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at airports like New York, Atlanta and Houston. This week, President Trump deployed Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports to try to ease bottlenecks as Congress works to try to make a deal to end the partial government shutdown. WSJ's Michelle Hackman dives into the situation at airports and what's being done in Washington to get lines moving again. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening:- Americans Are Now a Target in Trump's Immigration Crackdown- The Florida Cops Who Act as ICE AgentsSign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSA employees have been asked to work without pay for weeks, creating chaos and long lines at airports. Angela Rye is joined by Aaron Barker, Lead TSO and President, AFGE Local 554, representing bargaining unit employees in the Transportation Security Administration. Our second guest, Everett Kelley is the National President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). Find and support the Central Labor Council at https://www.afge.org/ Call your rep in congress, ask them to pay our TSA workers (202) 224-3121 Want to ask Angela a question? Subscribe to our YouTube channel to participate in the chat. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump says negotiations to end the Iran war are happening 'right now' and Iran is 'talking sense', and 'They've agreed…(t)hey will never have a nuclear weapon.' Iran denies there are any talks; A possible deal is emerging to end the Homeland Security Department shutdown by funding most of the department, including the Transportation Security Administration, whose agents have going without pay, many not showing up for work, leading to long security lines at airports. The deal will not fund ICE enforcement and removal operations, whose possible reform is an area of disagreement between Democrats & Republicans; Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin takes the oath of office at a White House ceremony with President Trump; Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) appoints energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Markwayne Mullin; Supreme Court hears a challenge a proposed revival of a Trump Administration policy of not accepting asylum claims of migrants at the southern border when the lines get too long because they have not 'arrived in the U.S.,' as the law requires; House passes a federal boxing bill named for Muhammad Ali. We will talk about it with Professor Michael McCann, director of the Sports & Entertainment Law Institute at the University of New Hampshire (41); NASA Admin. Jared Isaacman changes some plans for the return to the moon, saying instead of a space station in lunar orbit, the goal is to build a permanent moon base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to never have a nuclear weapon, as the United States is holding off on strikes against Iran's power plants while talks take place this week.Trump swore in Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as the new Department of Homeland Security secretary Tuesday. This comes as Delta Air Lines announces that members of Congress will need to use public lines to get through airport security while Transportation Security Administration staffing shortages continue during the partial government shutdown.A new NTD documentary explores how art, faith, and truth endure when tested by political pressure, personal hardship, and global disinformation. “UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun” premieres Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET, only on NTD.

Multiple cold fronts should keep North Texans on their heels this week as temperatures fluctuate from the 70s to the 90s. In other news, Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Love Field were mostly normal Monday morning, defying long lines and worker shortages that have snarled passengers at other busy travel hubs; Tenet Healthcare, a major national for-profit health care company, has won a legal victory in a closely watched case related to a consumer watchdog group's influential hospital safety grades; and the Texas Rangers selected former MVP winner Andrew McCutchen for their major league roster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 285 - a classic three-man weave—minus Joe, who's still missing—as the boys try a new seltzer, Nurtl, and quickly become fans. They recap a fun weekend at Texan Taco and jamming out to their favorite cover band, South City Revival, while also renewing their ongoing hate for Ryan Chiaverini. The conversation then shifts into last week's news, including the return of the NCAA Tournament (and a thank you to everyone who joined their bracket contest), discussions on Donald Trump and Iran, a manosphere documentary, Mormon wives, Chicago's wild weather, and the frustrations of dealing with the Transportation Security Administration while traveling—before, as always, wrapping things up with feel-good stories to end on a high note. Grab a drink and get ready — it's another classic episode of the Saturday Night Pregame!

Tune in here to this Monday edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by expressing skepticism about the current situation in Iran. He says there is no clear leadership or coherent direction within the country. He then pivots to U.S. domestic politics, specifically criticizing Democrats over issues related to the Transportation Security Administration. He defends the use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to supplement TSA staffing, asserting that the move by President Trump is justified. We’re joined by Republican National Committee Communications Director Ally Triolo. The conversation begins with a major legal issue: the Watson v. RNC Supreme Court case. Triolo explains that the case centers on election integrity, specifically whether mail-in ballots should be counted if they are received after Election Day. The discussion shifts to the SAVE America Act, which Triolo says has broad public support. The conversation also touches on ongoing issues at U.S. airports. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump says Saturday that he'll send Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to secure airports if Democrats don't sign onto an agreement with Republicans to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as the partial government shutdown has left thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers working without pay since Feb. 14.The United States says it has bombed an Iranian facility along the country's coastline. Adm. Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command says the facility was being used to discreetly store anti-ship cruise missiles and other equipment that posed a risk to international shipping.Former FBI Director Robert Mueller passed away Friday night at the age of 81. Mueller led the probe into Trump's 2016 campaign, ultimately finding no evidence of coordination with Russia. He was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee last year regarding the FBI's 2007 Epstein investigation. The subpoena was withdrawn following news of Mueller's diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

If you're traveling in the next week or so, get to the airport early. Airport security lines are growing as workers with the Transportation Security Administration go without pay during the partial government shutdown. Nearly 50,000 TSA workers missed a paycheck last week, and if Congress doesn't act, they could miss another one next Friday. Then, we'll dig into how wide salary ranges on job postings can influence an applicant's approach to negotiation over pay.

If you're traveling in the next week or so, get to the airport early. Airport security lines are growing as workers with the Transportation Security Administration go without pay during the partial government shutdown. Nearly 50,000 TSA workers missed a paycheck last week, and if Congress doesn't act, they could miss another one next Friday. Then, we'll dig into how wide salary ranges on job postings can influence an applicant's approach to negotiation over pay.

President Donald Trump says NATO countries are now “getting much nicer” about opening the Strait of Hormuz, a day after he threatened to let them take full responsibility for the strait's security. Israel says Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles. This comes as the Pentagon declared that the United States is “winning decisively” while assuring Americans that Operation Epic Fury is nothing like the “forever” wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.The Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.). Trump's nominee to replace outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem now heads to the floor for a full Senate vote.Long lines at airport security are appearing at more major airports as DHS funding remains stalled in Congress. With the Department of Homeland Security in a partial shutdown, Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay as the United States enters peak spring break travel season.

Iran launched attacks on the world's biggest liquefied natural gas complex in Qatar on Thursday. These strikes are in retaliation for Israel's attack on a major natural gas field in Iran. NPR's Aya Batrawy shares the latest. Then, AP's Cristiana Mesquita explains what life is like now in Cuba, where there's an energy shortage, frequent blackouts and an uncertain future. President Trump pledged to do "something with Cuba very soon," and the island's socialist government vowed to resist any U.S. aggression. And, more than a month into the shutdown, Transportation Security Administration officers are still working without pay. Christine Vitel, a TSA officer at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago and executive vice president of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 777, shares the conditions workers are facing. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

#crimechatwithnatandkat bring you this week's Episode 161: Zipped Shut! The Killing of Jorge Torres! Kat kicks off this ep with the TOP 10 List of the Transportation Security Administration's most recent “Hall of Shame”—the wildest, weirdest, and most “what-the-hell-were-they-thinking?” items intercepted at airport checkpoints. Then, Nat gets into the killing of Jorge Torres... after a late-night game of hide-and-seek, accompanied by some alcohol, Sarah Boone recorded Jorge's last moments, begging for help, while she laughed and then went to bed. It wasn't until the next morning that Sarah realized something was terribly wrong ... find out what happened when the episode airs, on Saturday, March 14, 2026! You can find the CrimeChat anywhere you get your favorite #truecrimepodcasts! #amazonpodcasts #applepodcasts #youtubepodcasts #spotifypodcasts #patreon #rss #rumble

Burgess Everett, congressional bureau chief for Semafor, talks about the latest news out of Congress this week, including a bipartisan housing bill that passed the Senate, the stalemate over DHS funding, the president's push for the SAVE Act and more. Photo: US aviation faces a crisis due to a Department of Homeland Security partial government shutdown, leading to Transportation Security Administration staffing shortages. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images)    

When a United Kingdom-based company promised to revive the pine lumber industry and produce green energy, three majority-Black towns in the deep South — including two in rural Louisiana — jumped at the opportunity. But residents are now thinking better of the deal after seeing massive spikes in air pollution. Verite News' Tristan Baurick joins us to share what he's learned about international wood pellet manufacturing.Water quality monitoring is crucial for understanding the health of human communities and the wider ecosystems they rely upon. But water quality measurement along the Gulf Coast is resource-limited. Mariam Valladares Castellanos, a civil and environmental engineering researcher at LSU, joins us to discuss an effort to use artificial intelligence to fill the gaps in how we monitor coastal waterways.A shortage of Transportation Security Administration agents at Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans resulted in a considerable number of missed flights and anxious passengers this weekend. Some of those passengers shared their travel stories with WRKF Report for America corps member Alex Cox.__________Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Adam Vos. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production support from Garrett Pittman and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell.You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Tips for travelers making spring, summer plans With spring break here and the peak summer travel season approaching, a whopping 90% or more of Americans say they plan to travel for vacation this year. But travel planning is being complicated by uncertainty due to several factors including current global instability due to the war in the Middle East.That conflict has led to a spike in oil prices impacting flight fares and gas prices. The ongoing partial government shutdown has also led to longer wait times for security lines as the Transportation Security Administration deals with staffing shortages. TSA workers are currently being asked to work without pay. Links mentioned in the discussion State Dept. Travel Advisories STEP Program from the U.S. Dept. of State CDC Travel Advisories CDC Polio Global Health Advisory We begin the show on Wednesday with travel experts to talk about the current stressors on the travel market and answer questions you may have if you have travel plans. Guests: - Phil Ridolfi, Owner, The Exceptional Traveler - Zach Wichter, Consumer Travel Reporter at USA Today Could research into animal Alzheimer's help humans? Alzheimer's Disease affects around 7 million Americans and is the sixth-leading cause of death in the US. It's a very real consequence of humans' long lives compared to other animals. But other animals, like dogs, cats, pigs and chimpanzees can get Alzheimer's and researchers are studying how it affects them. Today we'll hear a discussion about how the Alzheimer's affects chimpanzees and how that can help treat humans. Plus, we'll learn about lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease. Guests: - Jeff St. Clair, Host, Ideastream Public Media - Takhar Kasumov, Ph.D., School of Biomedical Sciences, Kent State University - Melissa Edler, Ph.D., Assistant Professor - Anthropology, Kent State University

Tara unpacks explosive claims surrounding a migrant flight program, lawsuit-obtained documents, and allegations of federal surveillance targeting Trump allies. From State of the Union drama to newly surfaced FBI revelations, today's show connects dots the media isn't talking about — and asks why.

It has been a wild week in the world of points and miles — and we're breaking it all down for you.In this episode of Wonderland on Points, we talk about the viral Hyatt rumor that sent travelers into a panic (and why it turned out to be completely false), plus what it teaches us about verifying information before hitting “share.”We also cover unexpected shutdowns impacting Transportation Security Administration systems and Global Entry, what that could have meant for travelers if it had actually gone through and why having backup tools and travel apps can save you serious stress at the airport.And if you fly United Airlines, you'll want to hear our breakdown of their latest loyalty updates — especially how co-branded credit cards are becoming more important than ever (and how that can benefit your whole family).If you care about staying ahead in the ever-changing travel landscape, this is one you won't want to miss.This episode is presented by Yahoo! Travel. Don't forget to sign up for the Y! Wonder Newsletter written by yours truly.Mentioned in this Episode:Betsey's InstagramMobile Passport ControlMy TSA AppFind Us On Online:Mary Ellen | JoFacebook GroupWonderland On Points BlogAffiliate Links:Seats.AeroBEST PRICE on CardPointers subscription!Comfrt.com 15% OFFRakuten- Mary Ellen (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Rakuten- Joanna (Get 5000 AMEX or Bilt POINTS)Chase/Capital One/Amex Card LinksOur Favorite Travel NecessitiesWe receive a small commission when you choose to use any of our links to purchase your products or apply for your cards! We SO appreciate when you choose to give back to the podcast in this way!