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Reuters

White House proposes cutting 9,400+ TSA screening jobs and $1.5B from agency budget

The White House has proposed cutting more than 9,400 Transportation Security Administration airport-screening positions and trimming just over $1.5 billion from the agency's budget, according to federal budget documents. The reductions would affect an agency that manages roughly 60,000 screening employees and airport security operations.

2026-04-06T12:10:52.557096-07:00
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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

U.S. Navy F/A-XX Development Hits Delays as Congress and White House Clash Over Strategy and Industrial-Base Readiness

By The Air Current: Congress, White House and Navy at odds over fighter’s strategic value and industrial base readiness.

2026-04-06T12:57:56.098923-07:00
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Washington Post • Edward Russell

United to introduce 'Relax Row' sky‑couches in economy next year — can they improve the travel experience?

By Washington Post: United Airlines will be the first U.S. carrier to introduce its version. The “Relax Row” is set to debut next year.

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2026-04-06T10:42:23.993160-07:00