Clear strikes deal to bring identify verification service to Indianapolis airport
The opt-in subscription service first launched in Orlando and Denver in 2010 and is now available at more than 60 U.S. airports.
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Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal
President Trump announced his decision in a social media post saying he wanted to quickly stop the “Chaos at the Airports.”
TSA boss warns of possible airport shutdowns as Homeland Security funding fight reaches 40 days
Transportation Security Administration leader Ha Nguyen McNeill called the impasse a “dire situation” and said legislators should “look at all options on the table.”
Passenger wait times at airports climbing, but no deal yet on the 40th day of shutdown
Neither Republican senators, who made the latest offer to end a funding impasse, nor Democrats, who are demanding more changes in immigration enforcement, appear closer to a compromise.
TSA officers share how they’re scraping by without pay
About 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers are expecting to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
ICE officers go to TSA checkpoints at Trump’s direction, while long wait times at airports persist
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers began patrolling terminals and standing watch beside long lines of passengers Monday at several airports.
Indy not expecting ‘nightmare’ TSA scenario, airport leader says
Indianapolis Airport Authority Executive Director Mario Rodriguez said he believes the impact won’t be as severe as it has been at other major airports.
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports as TSA shortages drive delays
Trump called on congressional Democrats to agree to a funding deal that would include pay for TSA agents, but Democrats want the GOP to agree to new restrictions on immigration enforcement.
Former banker sees more growth opportunities ahead for vehicle-lift dealer
Chris Susott of Carmel bought the Hancock County vehicle equipment company now known as SLE Technologies Inc. He has has diversified the company’s customer base, made several acquisitions and grown its employee count from 20 to 72.
Wait times at airports a daily guessing game hinging on TSA attendance
Experts say it’s hard to predict where the lines will be the longest at any given time because much of the problem stems from TSA personnel not showing up for their shifts.
US drivers see gas prices jump to highest level since 2023 as Iran war drags on
In Indiana, average gasoline prices have climbed by more than a $1 per gallon over the past month.
Indianapolis International lands new airline, new East Coast business routes
The new routes boost the number of nonstop destinations offered by the airport to 57—the most in the airport’s history.
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
More than 4,800 flights scheduled to fly into, out of or within the U.S. on Monday were called off.
Indy Chamber, Rethink Coalition propose vision for I-65/I-70 split on southeast side of downtown
A new study calls for the Interstate 65/70 “Southeast Gateway” to go underground, creating land on top of the highways to spur economic development and urban connectivity.
CEOs of top airlines demand Congress restore funding to Homeland Security, pay airport workers
The CEOs noted that with spring break in full swing, FIFA’s World Cup 2026 approaching and celebrations for America’s 250th birthday throughout the year, the stakes are high.
Truck industry dealmakers talk strategy at Work Truck Week event in Indy
Among those who make, sell, use or repair work trucks and equipment, Indianapolis has been at the center of the universe this week.
Homeland Security restarts Global Entry program after travelers faced long airport lines
Homeland Security officials initially said the program would be suspended as long as the partial shutdown remained in effect when announcing the move on Feb. 22.
Lasting surge in diesel prices would batter nation’s truckers, farmers
High diesel prices could have wide implications for the economy. Along with trucking, diesel powers the nation’s rail carriers, farm tractors, harvesters and combines.
FAA briefly grounds all JetBlue flights due to short system outage
The ground stop was lifted about 40 minutes after it was imposed, the agency said in a notice posted to its website.
State plan would charge $15.60 in tolls to drive I-70 across state
The Braun administration told federal officials it would use the revenue to widen the interstate to six lanes from the Illinois to the Ohio state lines.