Congress Ends Record DHS Shutdown, Restoring TSA and CBP Operations
Texas Attorney General Targets ‘Ghost-Office’ H-1B Employers in Sweeping Fraud Probe
TSA Launches $20 ‘Take-Off’ Discount for PreCheck Enrolments Under 30
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California Mobile ID Comes to Samsung Wallet, Works at TSA Checkpoints Nationwide
Californians can now place a state-issued mobile driver’s licence into Samsung Wallet and use it at TSA security lanes nationwide. The move advances digital identity interoperability and offers business travellers a contact-free way to prove who they are at airports.
Airlines Urge Permanent Pay-Protections After DHS Shutdown Deal
Airlines for America welcomed the end of the DHS shutdown but pressed Congress to create automatic funding that would keep TSA and CBP officers paid during future budget standoffs. Carriers say the 75-day lapse caused resignations, longer queues and higher operational costs.
State Department Imposes “No-Fear” Declarations on All U.S. Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants
Effective April 28, all U.S. consulates must deny a non-immigrant visa to anyone who admits fearing harm on return to their home country. The unprecedented pre-screen aims to block asylum claims before travelers ever reach U.S. soil. Corporations that move staff via B-1/B-2, F-1, J-1 or other temporary visas face new compliance and reputational risks and may need alternative mobility strategies.
Digital Luggage? CBP Directive Expands Warrant-Free Searches of Phones and Laptops at U.S. Borders
An internal CBP directive effective January 2026—and spotlighted this week—authorizes officers to search and even forensically copy data from phones, laptops and other electronics without a warrant. The policy formalizes a record surge in device inspections and creates new compliance headaches for business travelers carrying proprietary data.