Transportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole will retire effective Dec. 31 from the post he has held the past 4½ years, TSA announced Oct. 16.
October 16, 2014Government
Senate Confirms First TSA Chief Under Obama
The Senate confirmed former FBI deputy director John Pistole to be head of the Transportation Security Administration — the first time the post has been filled during the Obama administration, the Washington Post reported.
June 28, 2010Government
Obama to Nominate FBI Deputy Director to Head TSA
President Obama will nominate FBI Deputy Director John Pistole to head the Transportation Security Administration, the White House said Monday.
May 18, 2010Government
Latest TSA Nominee Withdraws Over Potential Conflicts
President Obama’s latest nominee to head the Transportation Security Administration withdrew himself as a nominee due to potential conflicts raised from his past work in the defense industry, the Associated Press reported.
March 29, 2010Government
Retired Major Gen. Robert Harding Tapped to Head TSA
President Obama will nominate retired Army Major Gen. Robert Harding to head the Transportation Security Administration, the White House said Monday.
March 8, 2010