President Donald Trump moved quickly to remake the Department of Homeland Security Tuesday, firing the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard before their terms are up and eliminated all the members of a key aviation security advisory group.

A DHS analysis found that self-identified Black volunteers who participated in testing of TSA’s biometric tools had the lowest face matching success rate of any demographic group, with an overall accuracy of 98%.

US President Donald Trump rapidly revamped the Department of Homeland Security, dismissing key figures including TSA and Coast Guard leaders. Aviation security oversight was notably affected, with advisory group eliminations raising safety concerns.

The new report underscores the importance of maintaining a balance between security and civil liberties in the age of artificial intelligence.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed an official deadline for the Real ID requirement, which will soon be mandatory for travelers to navigate airport security within the U.S.

Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman on Monday evening ordered all DHS employees back to work, following an executive order from President Donald Trump on his first day in office, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News. The order effectively and abruptly ended teleworking at the department.

Starting May 7, 2025, REAL ID-compliant identification will be mandatory for air travel and other federal purposes. This new rule from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ensures stricter security standards for state-issued IDs.

US President Donald Trump dismisses TSA and Coast Guard leaders, disbands aviation security advisory committee, impacting national safety oversight.

Read about the tests carried out by the Department of Homeland Security on its FR/facial capture tech and how well these tools performed.

TSA Administrator David Pekoske, who oversaw a workforce of 60,000 employees providing security at U.S. airports and other transportation hubs, left office on Monday. He said in a memo confirmed by Reuters and first reported by CNN that he was advised by Trump's transition team "that my time as your administrator will end at noon ET today."

Kristi Noem​, Trump's pick to lead the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, took questions from lawmakers on border policies and disaster relief.

Currently, 41 percent of the Missouri Department of Revenue's document holders have REAL ID-compliant documents. Though federal agencies may use a phased-in approach to enforcement for up to two years beyond the May 7 deadline, the Department encourages Missourians to prepare for all scenarios.