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FDA PreCheck pilot aims to speed up U.S. drug manufacturing approvals
business1 month ago

FDA PreCheck pilot aims to speed up U.S. drug manufacturing approvals

The FDA has chosen seven companies, including Eli Lilly and Regeneron, to join a PreCheck pilot that lets regulators begin reviewing new manufacturing facilities while they’re under construction, with the goal of catching issues early and potentially shaving up to 14 months from timelines. The program comprises facility readiness guidance and an expedited application submission/inspection process, and targets drugs produced domestically—especially biologics and gene therapies.

TSA PreCheck Stays Active Amid Funding Fight
travel6 months ago

TSA PreCheck Stays Active Amid Funding Fight

Despite an earlier announcement that TSA PreCheck could be suspended during a funding dispute, the program remains operational, with officials warning that a suspension would create headaches for travelers and complicate security lines; the AP News report references a 2025 Las Vegas news conference and ongoing updates.

Memorial Day weekend sees surge in air travel.
travel3 years ago

Memorial Day weekend sees surge in air travel.

Memorial Day air travel in the US has hit a new post-pandemic record, with the Transportation Security Administration screening 2,658,057 passengers on Thursday, just a few thousand short of the pandemic-era high set last Friday. TSA Administrator David Pekoske said the agency expects to screen 10 million passengers over the Memorial Day period, and is ready with more staff on hand. The agency also announced an expansion of the PreCheck program to include teens traveling with their parents or guardians.