Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
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President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security is set to stretch on after House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed solution to the standoff late last week.
The Department of Homeland Security said TSA agents should begin receiving pay as early as Monday, March 30.
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
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.
Travelers continue to face long lines at airports across the U.S. due to the partial government shutdown affecting TSA agents.
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.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
The Department of Homeland Security officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday after Congress failed to pass a bill to fund its operations before a stopgap measure lapsed.
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Flyers without Real IDs, passports or other accepted forms of identification will need to pay a $45 fee starting Feb. 1.
It is a busy week for millions of Americans who are traveling for Thanksgiving.
The TSA plans to charge a fee for air passengers who lack a Real ID or other accepted form of identification.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
Airlines are donating meals to unpaid federal aviation workers during the government shutdown as air traffic controllers missed their first paychecks.
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
Starting May 7, Americans are required to use the new form of identification if they want to fly domestically.
The TSA said that starting today, it will no longer accept driver's licenses and other forms of ID that don't comply with Real ID requirements.
Bottles of water and firearms are the most frequently stopped items by TSA officials, but now and then agents come across the unexpected.
A "concierge service" that lets paying members bypass airport security lines is unfair to other travelers, California lawmaker says.
Surveillance camera footage shows the moments when a sedan crashes into the back of a parked pickup truck in Canoga Park early Sunday and somehow gets wedged underneath.
A Long Beach man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in Riverside County over the weekend.
Firefighters found the man dead inside of a burning one-story building on North D Street at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
National Park Service officials say that the blaze is a "full-suppression human-caused wildfire," which has burned more than 10,000 acres of vegetation and destroyed two historic buildings on the southern end of Santa Rosa Island.
Hany Mukhtar scored three goals, his first hat trick since 2023, and Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2.
Surveillance camera footage shows the moments when a sedan crashes into the back of a parked pickup truck in Canoga Park early Sunday and somehow gets wedged underneath.
A Long Beach man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in Riverside County over the weekend.
Firefighters found the man dead inside of a burning one-story building on North D Street at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
National Park Service officials say that the blaze is a "full-suppression human-caused wildfire," which has burned more than 10,000 acres of vegetation and destroyed two historic buildings on the southern end of Santa Rosa Island.
A man in his 20s was fatally shot after an argument outside of a South Los Angeles food stand early Sunday morning, according to police.
Surveillance camera footage shows the moments when a sedan crashes into the back of a parked pickup truck in Canoga Park early Sunday and somehow gets wedged underneath.
A Long Beach man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in Riverside County over the weekend.
National Park Service officials say that the blaze is a "full-suppression human-caused wildfire," which has burned more than 10,000 acres of vegetation and destroyed two historic buildings on the southern end of Santa Rosa Island.
A man in his 20s was fatally shot after an argument outside of a South Los Angeles food stand early Sunday morning, according to police.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
Disturbing video showing a dog chained up in the back of a pickup truck on the 5 Freeway in Southern California has sparked a call to action to help the pup find a new home.
The Tustin Police Department says Juan Marquez, 47, waited outside Sandra Fernandez's workplace before fatally shooting her.
There are beach hazards and high surf advisories throughout Southern California's coast, and a red flag warning for the Antelope Valley this weekend.
A 71-year-old man in Irvine is accused of beating a group of ducklings, killing one before throwing them in a trash can.
More than 100 deaths have been attributed to e-Bikes and e-motorcycles in the U.S., and injuries have spiked 430% in just the last four years in Southern California, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
A Long Beach man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 57-year-old woman in Riverside County over the weekend.
Firefighters found the man dead inside of a burning one-story building on North D Street at around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Two people were hospitalized on Saturday after a trolley, Tesla and Rivian collided in Temecula's wine country.
The 80-year-old man and 79-year-old woman were both found suffering from traumatic injuries inside their Bermuda Dunes home on Friday during a welfare check, according to Riverside County sheriff's deputies.
An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting on the 10 Freeway in Banning that wounded a woman last weekend.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Left-handed reliever Jack Dreyer has become the latest Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to be placed on their injured list.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base said in a social media post that it was locked down following an incident during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader in the Islamic State group.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
Sens. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in a debate hosted Thursday by CBS News California and the San Francisco Examiner.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
More than a dozen cities and counties across California were given a "final warning" from state officials Wednesday, saying they have failed to properly plan for additional new homes amid the state's lack of affordable housing.
Hany Mukhtar scored three goals, his first hat trick since 2023, and Nashville SC beat Los Angeles FC 3-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the weekend Freeway Series with a 10-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Left-handed reliever Jack Dreyer has become the latest Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher to be placed on their injured list.
Shohei Ohtani had five RBIs, Mookie Betts homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers pummeled the Los Angeles Angels 15-2 for their fourth straight win.
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Friends and family gathered in East Los Angeles on Sunday to remember 17-year-old Josh Aila, who was fatally shot while driving home on Saturday night at around 1:15 a.m.
Home surveillance camera footage captured the moments that a sedan collided with the rear of a parked pickup truck in Canoga Park and somehow got wedged underneath.
Family members of 42-year-old Sandra Fernandez, who was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend last week, are speaking out after his arrest near the U.S.-Mexico border over the weekend. Brittney Ermon reports.
CBS LA Anchor Pat Harvey helped co-host the 18th annual Pink Pump Affair in Beverly Hills on Sunday, which helps support the Special Needs Network.
National Park Service officials say that the blaze is a "full-suppression human-caused wildfire," which has burned more than 10,000 acres of vegetation and destroyed two historic buildings on the southern end of Santa Rosa Island.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
