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Ron Paul Looks to Turn Son Rand’s TSA Troubles into Campaign Cash

Rand Paul's detainment by the Transportation Security Administration for refusing a pat-down on Monday got the representative some decent media coverage with most outlets either drafting him as maverick or disdaining him as a fool. Though pretty ... continue

Rand Paul Speaks After TSA Detention: ‘I Think I Would Have Been Arrested’

As we reported earlier today, Ron Paul spawn Rand Paul, a Kentucky senator, was "detained" by TSA agents after refusing a pat-down in Tennessee. Paul's dad Ron tweeted that his son had been detained this morning- the younger ... continue

Rand Paul Refuses Pat Down, Detained by TSA

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), son of presidential contender Ron Paul- both who are known for libertarian philosophies- was detained this morning in Tennessee after refusing a pat-down by the Transportation Security Administration, better known as the TSA. Perhaps ... continue

The TSA Will Not Confiscate This Compliant Cupcake

Back in December, we posted about a story that had virally spread across the internet- the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) sparked massive outcry by cruelly confiscating a cupcake, depriving the owner of her constitutionally-protected right to enjoy ... continue

$400,000 in Change Left at TSA Security Checkpoints in 2010

The TSA isn't just confiscating your cupcakes, its also stealing your change. The TSA reported that airline passengers left more than $400,000 in change at security checkpoints during 2010. So where does that money go? Well, since no ... continue

Top 5 TSA Finds Of 2011 That Probably Saved People From Being Killed

While we often speak ill of the TSA and all they do to hinder our ability to travel quickly the truth is there are some times when they do their job well enough to save lives, perhaps ... continue

Airport Security In America – The TSA vs The American Citizen

The destruction of the Twin Towers changed America forever. The events of 9/11 made it abundantly clear to every single citizen that terrorism was about to become a major factor in their existence. However, it is doubtful ... continue

TSA Tip #27: Cupcakes Can By Considered a Security Threat

Today is one of the busiest travel days of the year. Millions of people will be taking planes, trains, and automobiles around the country to see family on Christmas Eve. If you're one of those lucky people ... continue

Texting While Driving Up 50% in 2011, Quit It You Guys!

We all know that texting while driving is a serious danger, but who among us has not gotten the "lol driving, BRB" text? And then there are the times when you are en route to a destination and ... continue

TSA To Expand Expedited Screening Program

TSA officials this week announced that they are planning to expand their invitation-only expedited screening lines to more airports. The program currently allows Delta and American Airlines frequent fliers to head through faster security checkpoints that require ... continue

Man With Loaded Gun Arrested at Salt Lake City Airport

A man at Salt Lake City Airport was arrested earlier this week after authorities found a loaded gun in his bag. The gun was in the man's carry-on luggage and was discovered by the TSA at a ... continue

TSA Now Searching Afros and other Big Hairstyles

If the Jackson Five were touring these days it would be a long wait before they could all pass through TSA security and board a plane thanks to the TSA's new warning to employees. TSA officials in ... continue

TSA Behavioral Detection Program Gets New Test At Boston Logan International Airport

Boston Logan International Airport TSA officials will soon be taken part in new screening process with passengers, having "casual conversations" with airport visitors as they enter security checkpoints. The new initiative is taking place in Terminal A, running ... continue

Role Reversal: Woman Accused Of Groping TSA Agent

Most cases involving the TSA leave us pondering what our country has turned into as children, the elderly and others are patted down like common criminals, so I couldn't help but chuckle when I learned that an ... continue

TSA Official Makes Elderly Woman Remove Adult Diaper

How many lawsuits is it going to take before the TSA gets their act together? The newest TSA security checkpoint horror story comes from Florida, where a 95-year-old, wheelchair-bound elderly female all of 105 pounds with end-stage ... continue

TSA Listens to Concerns at Alaska Roundtable

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) participated in a roundtable discussion yesterday in Alaska addressing resident concerns that standard pre-flight screening procedures were "too invasive." TSA general manager for operations Scott Johnson and Democratic Senator Mark Begich sat down ... continue