(FOX 5/KUSI) — Airports around the nation were thrust into chaos this week as the ongoing partial government shutdown has led to a shortage of TSA agents and longer security wait times. On Monday ...

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched TSA Gold+, a new airport security initiative that could expand private-sector involvement in passenger screening at U.

Add in the fact that TSA PreCheck is available with more than 85 participating carriers – including international airlines ...

The new initiative will enable private companies to take on a larger role in airport security screening.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently announced plans to expand airport screenings run by private companies. With the new TSA Gold+ program, announced Thursday, airports can opt ...

U.S. transportation officials want to expand the role of private security screeners at airports. Critics say it would prioritize profit over safety.