Biden's surprise Ukraine trip - Guns in airports - Experimental stroke treatment

Source: Transportation Security Administration

1. Summary
   The Transportation Security Administration says it recovered a record-setting 6,542 guns at airport checkpoints in 2022. Experts do not believe it reflects an increase in attempts to hijack planes, as most of those caught claim to have forgotten they carried a gun. “What we see in our checkpoints really reflects what we’re seeing in society, and in society there are more people carrying firearms nowadays,” the TSA's administrator said.
   
   Consequences for bringing a gun vary by jurisdiction. In some places travelers are arrested, in others they are allowed to fly as long as they give their gun to a companion (who is not flying). They also face federal fines: the TSA's maximum fine is $14,950.
   
   Aidan Johnston, who works for a gun advocacy group, told the Associated Press that fines should be reduced as they are not an effective deterrent and the crimes are largely mistakes. Airports in Atlanta, GA, and Miami, FL, saw high numbers of gun interceptions overall, but reduced the number sharply by greatly increasing signage as a reminder to gun owners.

   Highly-rated - last 48 hrs
   Record 6,542 guns intercepted at US airport security in 2022.
   Associated Press (Moderate Left) • Factual Grade 75% • 10 min read
   

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   Record number of guns intercepted at US airports last year.
   Washington Examiner (Right) • Factual Grade 62% • 2 min read

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