New York Times

U.S. Struggles Anew to Ensure Safety as Gaps Are Revealed – Eric Lipton reports that the Department of Homeland Security is struggling to increase an already well-funded airline security system.

Obama Seeks to Reassure U.S. After Bombing Attempt – Peter Baker and Scott Shane report that President Obama made his first public statement on the attempted airplane bombing from Hawaii, assuring that all involved parties would be pursued.

Rules Are Topsy-Turvy After Terror Attempt – Jennifer Steinhauer reports that the Transportation Security Administration’s new security measures have been both random and vague, upsetting some passengers.

In Katrina’s Aftermath, Still a Struggle to Help – Shalia Dewan looks into fate of Hurricane Katrina victims who have found significant problems with the aid given to them by the federal government.

To Inhibit Inflation, Fed Offers to Set Up Interest-Bearing Deposits – Javier C. Hernandez reports that the Federal Reserve has proposed allowing banks to deposit their reserves at the central bank.

Washington Post

Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s legacy as Chicago school chief questioned – Nick Anderson reports that test results from Education Secretary Arne Duncan’s tenure as Chicago school chief is being questioned, as low test results emerge.

Republican Senator DeMint holds up nomination for TSA chief – Margaret Talev reports that the nomination for director of the Transportation Security Administration remains vacant as Senator Jim DeMint (R-S.C) has blocked hearings on President Obama’s nominee to prevent TSA workers from joining a labor union.

Wall Street Journal

Despite Subsidy, Cobra’s Bite Still Stings for Many – Ianthe Jeanne Dugan reports that though the government is working to increase aid, many in need cannot access the help because of the way that Cobra was designed.

Air Crews Get More Authority Over Onboard Security Rules – Ann Keeton reports that the Transportation Security Administration is giving additional discretion to cockpit crews in an effort to increase international air security.

U.S. Authorities Missed Terror-Threat Signs – Evan Perez, Cam Simpson, and Siobhan Gorman report that U.S. authorities did not pursue leads that might have brought Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab under further scrutiny.

Obama Ends Silence With Stern Warning – Peter Wallsten and Elizabeth Williamson report that President Obama broke his silence on Friday’s attempted airplane bombing with a stern warning to involved parties.

– compiled by Alison Baitz

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