Good morning. Today we are considering the nomination of administrator for a second term. To lead the Transportation Security Administration. Welcome back to the committee. Senator cantwell has a lot going on i am a little late i had another obligation i agreed to come over and help out with a hearing. Tsa employees keep the airport running day in and day out it is critical we rise to be increased demand and with the quality experience for travelers. Congress created tsa in the wake of the september 11 attacks to strengthen security of our nation Transportation System and to prevent future terrorist attacks. Over the past two decades tech tsa has deployed technologies like screening capabilities and to address new National Security risks like cybersecurity. Tsa must adapt including those of unique circumstances of Public Health crisis like the pandemic at the same Time Resources such as canine Detection Team continue to play an Important Role of keeping a safe. We know in airports acro
President bidens nominee to be administrator of the Transportation Security Administration testified at a confirmation before the senate commerce, science and transportation committee. Senators question tim about workforce issues and cyber and pipeline security, facial Recognition Technology and Airport Security. [inaudible conversations] good morning. Today we are considering the nomination for a second term to lead the Transportation Security Administration. I want to welcome you back, administrator, typically. Senator cantwell has a lot going on. I was a little late because i had an obligation that i agreed to help out with chairing the hearing could. Tsa employees like those of minneapolisst. Paul international airport, travelers on time and the airport running day in and day out, it is critical that we rise to meet increased demand for air travel and properly balance the need for safety with quality experience for travelers. Congress created tsa november 19, 2001, in the wake of t
Right now the storm is being blamed for at least five deaths. About 650,000 homes and businesses do not have power right now. Dozens of cars and drivers are still being rescued from the long island expressway in new york. Meanwhile, in plum island, massachusetts, homes are in danger of being swept right into the ocean given the high tide, combined with the howling wind and snow. Bostons mayor along with the governors of new york and connecticut are urging people to stay home. Its clear we still have a lot of work to do. Please stay home so we can allow our crews easy passage to the streets. Stay home, please, unless you have urgent business to be out on the roads. This is going to go on for a number of days. This will not all be done today. No rest for the weary, not even news reporters. I thought i would borrow vickys snowshoes to make this live shot easier. That was a big mistake. So im going to do the rest of this live shot sitting down. We are under two feet of snow. I can show you
Suspected in the killing spree is entering the fourth day after the lapd ordered a review of the case that led to his firing. The chief says he is not doing it to appease the suspected killer. We have the latest for you on the aftermath of the blizzard here in the east. At least 10 people in four states reported dead in connection with that storm. More than 350,000 people across the northeast are still without power this morning. Most of them in massachusetts. Air travel is starting to pick up. More than 450 flights have been canceled. Not nearly as bad as the 2300 that never took off on saturday. Well go live to one of the nations busiest airports and check in with al roker in boston in a minute. The stars have been ordered to cover up at tonights grammys but really, are they going to listen . Well get some previews and predictions . A top movie review fires for slamming actress, Melissa Mccarthy about her weight. Did he go too far a few four legged friends are with us, some of the ne
Be administrator of the Transportation Security Administration testified at a confirmation before the senate commerce, science and transportation committee. Senators question tim about workforce issues and cyber and pipeline security, facial Recognition Technology and Airport Security. [inaudible conversations] good morning. Today we are considering the nomination for a second term to lead the Transportation Security Administration. I want to welcome you back, administrator, typically. Senator cantwell has a lot going on. I was a little late because i had an obligation that i agreed to help out with chairing the hearing could. Tsa employees like those of minneapolisst. Paul international airport, travelers on time and the airport running day in and day out, it is critical that we rise to meet increased demand for air travel and properly balance the need for safety with quality experience for travelers. Congress created tsa november 19, 2001, in the wake of the attacks of september 11th