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 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.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
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.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
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.
Democratic leaders a say White House proposal doesn't make the grade as they demand new restrictions on ICE and threaten a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
The Department of Homeland Security disputes a Minnesota school district's claims that ICE agents used a 5-year-old boy as bait before taking the boy and his father into custody Wednesday.
While many of the Minnesota day care centers in the video were cited and fined for safety violations, investigators previously found no evidence of fraud.
The Department of Homeland Security has tripled its "exit bonus" offered to undocumented migrants who voluntarily leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025.
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
David Richardson's resignation comes amid mounting criticism over FEMA's response to the devastating Central Texas floods in July, which claimed more than 130 lives.
David Huerta was arrested in June outside a business where federal agents were investigating suspected immigration violations.
The woman, as well as a man whom authorities say was involved in the chaos, were facing charges Sunday morning.
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is allegedly wanted on an arrest warrant in Mexico, officials said.
ICE is holding around 59,000 detainees in facilities across the country, likely setting a record high, according to internal government data obtained by CBS News.
Deputies said that the crash happened at around 4:30 a.m. near Etiwanda Avenue and Inland Avenue in Jurupa Valley.
Los Angeles County firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire that temporarily halted traffic on the 5 Freeway in Castaic on Monday afternoon.
U.S. Marshals located the 5- year-old girl and her 41-year-old father, who allegedly abducted her from Nevada, somewhere in Lancaster.
As law enforcement jogged with the torch along Figueroa Avenue, they were greeted by Special Olympics Southern California athletes and representatives at the coliseum to mark the start of the Los Angeles County leg.
The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move have told The Associated Press.
The Cleveland Browns are trading two-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a blockbuster deal, three people briefed on the move have told The Associated Press.
Deputies said that the crash happened at around 4:30 a.m. near Etiwanda Avenue and Inland Avenue in Jurupa Valley.
Los Angeles County firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire that temporarily halted traffic on the 5 Freeway in Castaic on Monday afternoon.
U.S. Marshals located the 5- year-old girl and her 41-year-old father, who allegedly abducted her from Nevada, somewhere in Lancaster.
As law enforcement jogged with the torch along Figueroa Avenue, they were greeted by Special Olympics Southern California athletes and representatives at the coliseum to mark the start of the Los Angeles County leg.
Los Angeles County firefighters have stopped the forward progress of a brush fire that temporarily halted traffic on the 5 Freeway in Castaic on Monday afternoon.
U.S. Marshals located the 5- year-old girl and her 41-year-old father, who allegedly abducted her from Nevada, somewhere in Lancaster.
As law enforcement jogged with the torch along Figueroa Avenue, they were greeted by Special Olympics Southern California athletes and representatives at the coliseum to mark the start of the Los Angeles County leg.
Two investigations were launched on Sunday after a Los Angeles County voting center was vandalized and a mail-in ballot box was burned, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Los Angeles County detectives are searching for a person of interest who is wanted in connection with a person's death in Huntington Park early Sunday morning.
In a video shared by police, the woman, wearing all black, can be seen arguing with the employee before cocking her right arm back with the food in hand. She then steps forward and hurls the food directly at the employee, causing the container to burst open and food to spill out.
An Orange County judge dismissed charges against a doctor who allegedly poisoned her husband with Drano.
The Orange County Healthcare Agency said a bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies.
Just a day after tens of thousands of Orange County residents were finally able to return to their homes after days of uncertainty due to a chemical tank crisis at a nearby aerospace facility, a group of high school seniors was able to walk the stage for their graduation on Wednesday.
Police said the crash happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday near Chestnut and Cypress avenues.
Deputies said that the crash happened at around 4:30 a.m. near Etiwanda Avenue and Inland Avenue in Jurupa Valley.
California's first "smart freeway" begins operation this Monday on the 15 Freeway corridor running through Temecula, aiming to ease the traffic congestion heading into Murrieta.
San Bernardino County detectives believe the man raped four people from 2017-2025 and believe there may be more victims.
A Riverside County beekeeper says that last week's Verona Fire, which broke out near Hemet and burned hundreds of acres, caused him to lose 80 hives and up to 4 million bees.
Four Southern California residents were charged with staging fake crashes as part of an insurance fraud scheme, and investigators believe that multiple innocent drivers may have been endangered.
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Jing S. Dong of Staten Island, New York, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, with additional charges pending, Virginia State Police said.
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Saturday saying recent green card policy changes restated "longstanding law and policy."
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
Two investigations were launched on Sunday after a Los Angeles County voting center was vandalized and a mail-in ballot box was burned, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
On Monday, new rules kick in that require many who apply for government food assistance to be working.
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
Earlier this year, the CDC announced updated recommendations that would reduce the number of recommended immunizations for children from 17 to 11.
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.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
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.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.
Shane McClanahan pitched one-run ball for five innings, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2.
Edmundo Sosa capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run home run and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat Los Angeles 4-3 on Saturday night, ending the Dodgers' winning streak at six games.
Wade Meckler hit his first grand slam in the majors for the first of Los Angeles' four homers in the Angels' 14-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.
Justin Wrobleski's no-hit bid was broken up in the sixth inning, but the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 4-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Michael. Scottie. Phil. You know the dynasty they formed in Chicago. But is it the best one in sports history, or does a certain Bay Area basketball team have the edge? Alex Hutton and special guest Mark Medina join Darren Haynes to break it down in the newest episode of the Sports Central Showdown.
The annual Father’s Day event, HUFF Awards, is hosted by Judge Mablean Ephriam and takes place in Long Beach on June 21.
Officials address FIFA World Cup attendance safety measures at a downtown LA news conference.
Crews say demolition work will take about two weeks following the April 7 fire, destroying the Kimberly-Clark facility.
Finance expert and author Haley Sacks talks about why she wrote “Future Rich Person” and reveals new rules for building wealth.
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.
