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Aviation experts worry that the recent government shutdown could make it hard for the U.S. to recruit a new generation of air traffic controllers.
Only 776 air traffic controllers and techs with perfect attendance during the government shutdown will get $10,000 bonuses while nearly 20,000 others will be left out, the FAA says.
Many Americans are "relieved" shutdown is over but expect higher health insurance costs.
Smithsonian museums, the U.S. Capitol and national parks are welcoming visitors federal workers back on the job after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. CBS News has this report.
Travelers may still have to deal with flight issues for days after the end of the government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
The 2025 federal government shutdown lasted a record 43 days. Here's a look at the 15 shutdowns that have occurred since 1980.
The federal government is reopening after its longest shutdown in history; but it could take a few days for services and programs to get back to normal. CBS News has this report.
It could take a few days before flight schedules return to normal, despite the government shutdown officially ending. CBS News Detroit has a report from Detroit Metro Airport that includes what passengers are saying and the latest cancellation numbers.
The U.S. House voted 222 to 209 Wednesday night to approve a funding package to end the country's longest government shutdown.
The Senate has approved a bill package that would reopen the federal government; the legislation now goes to the House. While the procedures take their turn, some of Michigan's officials share their thoughts on the details of the compromise plan.
The Republican-controlled House meets today, for the first time since the government shutdown began Oct. 1. CBS News has this report on the continuing shutdown impacts and the anticipation of reaching an agreement to reopen the government.
The FAA told airlines to increase cancellations at 40 of the country's busiest airports to 6% by Tuesday and ultimately ramp up to 10% by Friday.
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is directing its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) vendor to issue full payments for November.
Even when the federal government officially reopens, Americans will notice the impact for a while longer. That's because it could take a while for federal workers to receive backpay, and air travel could still be impacted even after the shutdown ends
The Senate has cast its vote on a minibus bill compromise, and is sending the package to the House. If it gets approved, this deal would end the standoff over the federal budget for now and open the government back up. CBS News has this report.
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
Air traffic cutbacks ordered by federal officials, along with weather conditions at some airports, resulted in Nov. 8-10 being the worst weekend for air passengers since the federal government shutdown began Oct. 1. CBS News has this report.
A deal has been reached in the Senate with at least eight Democrats prepared to vote in favor of sending a funding measure to the House. But it's not clear when the final vote could take place in the process to reopen the government. CBS News has this report as of noon Nov. 10.
The Senate on Sunday evening voted to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government. Neither of the eight Democratic Party votes came from Michigan's Sens. Gary Peters or Elissa Slotkin.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights ahead of this weekend as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown.
A small group of senators has worked out a deal with Republicans toward a possible end to the government shutdown. But there's a lot of steps yet before the shutdown will end, including a vote in the House. CBS News has the latest on the political wrangling, along with flight delays and court rulings over SNAP funding over the weekend.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in a late-night Saturday memo, also threatened to impose financial penalties on states that did not comply with the government's new orders.
U.S. lawmakers worked through the weekend in Washington D.C., though not much progress has been made in ending the government shutdown. Willie James Inman reports from the White House.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
A 79-year-old Kalamazoo woman turned $20 worth of Mega Millions tickets into a $3 million payday.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Charges have been filed against a Detroit teenager in connection with a violent August carjacking after investigators say Instagram videos posted hours after the incident showed him driving the stolen vehicle and displaying firearms.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A ground stop for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning has been lifted following a network outage affecting operations, according to airport officials.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect after a man was fatally shot on Thursday at a Detroit gas station.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
The culinary team at Ford Field has planned a special menu for Thursday's game when the Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Kevin Porter Jr. scored 26 points, Ryan Rollins added 22 and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo to an injury three minutes into the game to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-109 on Wednesday night.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, a New Jersey–based car insurer that entered the Michigan market four years ago and now has over 100,000 customers here, appears on Michigan Matters to discuss insurance rates.
A ground stop for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning has been lifted following a network outage affecting operations, according to airport officials.
The former U.S. Secretary of Transportation is slated to speak as part of the Mobility Global Forum on Jan. 14.
The baby fur seal waddled into the Sprig + Fern The Meadows craft beer bar in Richmond on Sunday.
A ground stop was issued for Delta flights at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning, citing a network outage affecting operations.
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