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The VergeMar 25, 2026National News

The TSA is broken — is privatization next?

Senator Tuberville plans to revive the 'Abolish TSA Act' to move security responsibilities to the private sector.

The TSA is broken — is privatization next?
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Extreme TSA wait times caused by a budget impasse have fueled calls for agency privatization. President Trump is leveraging the shutdown for legislative gains while newly confirmed DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin faces pressure to adopt Project 2025's privatization goals.

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