Topic: Jeff Merkley

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Chop Shop
Episode 1572 1:01:50 - 1:04:16

1572: Chop Shop

TSA Facial Recognition, Airport Opt-Out Delays

The TSA has expanded facial recognition technology to 400 US airports. Senator Jeff Merkley reported that when he attempted to opt out of the scan at Reagan National Airport, he was told it would cause a "significant delay." While the TSA officially allows travelers to decline the scan in favor of manual ID verification, travelers report bureaucratic pressure to comply.