TSA expects a busy travel weekend at the airports
The Transportation Security Administration expects to conduct 18 million passenger screenings during Memorial Day weekend. Here's how to make sure your security gate check goes smoothly.
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The Transportation Security Administration expects to conduct 18 million passenger screenings during Memorial Day weekend. Here's how to make sure your security gate check goes smoothly.
Despite reports of long TSA lines and airport disruptions nationwide, Detroit Metro officials said conditions locally remained manageable.
Spring break travel is hitting its peak, with staffing of the Transportation Security Administration checkpoints a concern at some airports. Here's a look at Monday morning lines from Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that has led to massive lines and wait times at many airports around the country. CBS News has this report.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The acting head of the Transportation Security Administration warns that some airports might be completely shut down as a result of the federal budget stalemate. This comes as long lines are reported at some airports across the country where TSA checkpoints are short-staffed.
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
Long lines continue at some of the nation's airports, as passengers queue up for Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. CBS News has a report on discussions in Washington D.C. on how to resolve the budget stalemate.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
While several airports have experienced hours-long security line waits, TSA wait times have remained consistent at Detroit Metro Airport during the partial shutdown.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
Downriver For Veterans has been looking into ways the Metro Detroit community can help the families of Transportation Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security employees whose pay is on hold over a partial government shutdown.
Travelers report waiting for hours to get through security lines at the nation's airports, as Transportation Security Administration officers wait for their pay to resume. CBS News has this report.
"The morale is getting worse by the day because no one knows when this is gonna end," said Cameron Cochems, a lead TSA officer in Boise, Idaho.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the situation will get worse the longer the agency and the Department of Homeland Security don't receive funding.
Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the agency is concerned about the growing number of sick calls among Transportation Security Administration officers, which is leading to long security lines at airports across the country.
The high winds are causing headaches at Detroit Metro Airport as well as some of the nation's busiest airports, as dozens of delays and cancellations were reported on Monday.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
TSA officer call-out rates have climbed into double-digit percentages at some airports, including half the officers at Houston's Hobby Airport, straining screening operations and contributing to longer security lines.
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Deputies were several yards away from the patrol vehicle when it was struck and were not injured.
Michigan universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience as takeout containers pile up on campuses.
On May 26, police responded to a home on Chicago Street after several 911 callers reported that a dog was being assaulted.
A driver crashed an SUV into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning.
Fire crews extricated two people from a vehicle after they crashed into a Detroit funeral home early Friday morning, officials said.
A driver crashed an SUV into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning.
The home where a fatal shooting took place may have been hosting an "after prom" party, Hazel Park police said.
Fire crews extricated two people from a vehicle after they crashed into a Detroit funeral home early Friday morning, officials said.
The 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returns to the streets of downtown Detroit on Friday, May 29.
Deputies were several yards away from the patrol vehicle when it was struck and were not injured.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Many artists announced for the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., this summer, say they won't be performing.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
The climbers' conditions weren't immediately known, and rangers were seeking a weather window to reach the area by helicopter.
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
Shrey Parikh of Rancho Cucamonga, California, emerged victorious Thursday in the 98th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Lynette Hooker was reported missing by her husband in early April after the couple allegedly went for a nighttime ride aboard a dinghy.
The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Detroit police, fire, and city officials say public safety coordination for Grand Prix weekend has been underway for months, with enhanced technology, crowd management resources, and additional emergency services set to be in place.
Grayson Rodriguez pitched five strong innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 for their fifth victory in six games.
The Detroit Lions aim to draft, develop and re-sign players, and linebacker Jack Campbell is the latest example.
PWHL Detroit joins the Professional Women's Hockey League in the 2026-27 season.
The 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear returns to the streets of downtown Detroit on Friday, May 29.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
CBS News Detroit's Elle Meyers chats with Michigan lawmakers as they wrap the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference.
Former Late Show host Stephen Colbert is auctioning items from his recent appearance on "Only in Monroe," a local public-access TV show in Monroe, Michigan.
Sunshine and warm temps. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we can expect in the upcoming days.
Fire crews extricated two people from a vehicle after they crashed into a Detroit funeral home early Friday morning, officials said.
A driver crashed an SUV into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning. The crash happened around 10 a.m. at the airport in Romulus, Michigan. Police are currently investigating the crash.