DHS Ends TSA Program “Quiet Skies,” Citing Political Weaponization

Citing political weaponization during the Biden administration and the program's inability to stop terrorism, the Department of Homeland Security has ended the contentious "Quiet Skies" initiative.
The program is a "political Rolodex" that targets Biden's enemies and helps allies, according to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Quiet Skies had a list of exempted people, such as foreign royals, political elites, and preferred media, in addition to a watchlist. DHS says the initiative failed to stop terror attacks and will be replaced with safety- and equity-first strategies.