Homan says ICE will keep assisting TSA until "airports feel like they are 100%"
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
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Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
ICE agents arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport on Monday to assist with TSA operations.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
As TSA agents continue to work without pay, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and the airport are stepping in to help.
Airports around the country have been dealing with backlogs at TSA checkpoints while the Department of Homeland Security shutdown is in place.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement that TSA and Customs and Border Protection are "suspending courtesy and special privilege escorts."
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.
TSA workers at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport were gifted a check to help them through a lack of a paycheck.
Pittsburgh International Airport's bomb-sniffing dog Steeler is in the finals of the TSA's Cutest Canine Contest.
The TSA said one turtle died and another was handed off to Florida wildlife officials.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that changes might be coming to the rules limiting liquids in carry on-bags.
As of Tuesday, passengers at U.S. airports are no longer required to remove their shoes during the TSA screening process.
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
More than 200,000 travelers are expected to pass through the Pittsburgh International Airport terminals this weekend.
Costco membership cards will not function as Real IDs at airports, the TSA said on social media.
Today is the first day of Real ID enforcement at airports across the U.S. Here's what travelers have to know before taking to the skies.
TSA PreCheck travelers will now have to use the main checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport starting next month.
The woman told TSA officers she forgot she had the gun on her person.
An air carrier contractor was found to have a loaded, 9mm handgun.
The Pittsburgh International Airport's new federal security director wants to crack down on guns in carry-on bags.
After confiscating 42 guns last year, TSA agents intercepted two handguns on Tuesday morning at Pittsburgh International Airport.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh's stretch of sunshine and warm weather continues on Thursday, with some low rain chances on just one day.
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
A 17-year-old girl is accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh's stretch of sunshine and warm weather continues on Thursday, with some low rain chances on just one day.
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
A 17-year-old girl is accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Stephen M. Kamnik has pleaded guilty to creating AI-generated pornography while on duty as a Pennsylvania State Police corporal.
Pittsburgh-area lawmakers are responding to President Trump's warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran doesn't make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8 p.m. Eastern deadline. KDKA's Chris Hoffman reports.
Those who gathered on Tuesday said the push for drop boxes will continue.
President Trump posted on social media that "a whole civilization will die tonight," adding "but I don't want that to happen, but it probably will."
President Trump and top national security officials shed new light on the daring rescues of two American airmen who were shot down over Iran last week.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Six new cities are being added to the Michelin Guide in 2027, and among those cities is right here in Pittsburgh.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
Our friend, Dr. Natalie Gentile, is back in the PTL studios and she's here to tell you what your walk says about your health!
Growing up, The Dirt Cup was Zac Coughlin's favorite after-school snack, and now he's taken that passion to create a sweet treat here in Pittsburgh that is giving him national attention!
Inside the National Aviary, the magic and music of a bygone era will fill the space, blurring the line between concert and experience. The Peanut Butter and Jam Sessions from Chatham Baroque will take place later this month, and two of the artists joined us on PTL!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade paid a visit to the Children's Home of Pittsburgh, who are celebrating their 25th anniversary of their beloved gala, which will have a very Pittsburgh spin on it this year!
The first nonstop flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to LAX is in the books, and Pittsburgh Today Live hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about that and more in today's PTL Chat!
Just weeks before the NFL draft, the Downtown Neighbors Alliance has cut ties with its executive director and may be folding up its tent.
Data obtained by KDKA Investigates shows the dramatic increase in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the Pittsburgh area.
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double, Jake Cronenworth added a two-run homer and the San Diego Padres beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The 9th overall pick signed an extension that runs through the 2034 season.
The Pitt Panthers currently hold a 21-9 record this season, and with a high-flying offense, they're looking to make their move.
Reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes put together his second straight solid start, keeping San Diego hitless until the sixth inning of the Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win over the Padres.
Sheetz is expanding further into the Midwest, with plans to open 100 stores in Indiana over the next decade.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
The Steelers will offer fans multiple ways to engage with the team during the NFL draft.
The event kicks off on April 22 with the reopening of the renovated Market Square.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Fred Rogers Productions and Little Dot Studios teamed up to bring the beloved children's show to YouTube.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
The Michelin Guide announced an expansion into multiple cities in 2027, and among those cities, is Pittsburgh.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
With just two weeks to go until the NFL Draft, and preparations well underway, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor told KDKA-TV that the city will be ready. Chilekasi Adele has the details from the mayor's statements.
Gerhardt Koing, a former UPMC doctor and former University of Pittsburgh professor, was found guilty of attempted manslaughter for trying to push his wife off a cliff while they were hiking in Hawaii. KDKA's Jessica Riley has more on this story.
Near the University of Pittsburgh's campus on Wednesday, anti-war demonstrators rallied at Schenley Plaza to protest US military actions in Iran.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
