White House rejects Musk offer to pay TSA workers
CBS News has learned that the White House turned down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during the Homeland Security shutdown. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
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CBS News has learned that the White House turned down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during the Homeland Security shutdown. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CBS News that it's "unconscionable" that lawmakers haven't made a deal yet to fund the Department of Homeland Security as a partial government shutdown drags on and TSA workers go unpaid. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CBS News he hopes the stalemate in Washington over DHS funding can be resolved soon, saying, "it's unconscionable that our politicians haven't gotten this done." He also said higher oil prices as a result of the Iran war are forcing his airline to cut flights 5% this summer. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Senate Republicans on Tuesday sent a proposal to Democrats that would fund most of the Department of Homeland Security except for ICE's deportation division. So far, Democrats have refused to strike a deal without reforms to the agency's immigration enfor
Senate leaders and the White House are working on a deal to end the partial government shutdown as travelers face chaos at airports. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Meaghan Mobbs join to discuss.
House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News that he prefers not to split off ICE from Homeland Security funding as the partial government shutdown continues. Republican Rep. Nick LaLota of New York joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Airports in some of the largest U.S. cities are reaching a breaking point as Congress shows signs of progress toward a deal to end the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Taurean Small report.
A traveler at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston told CBS News' Nicole Sganga that it was "mass chaos" trying to get through TSA lines as the partial government shutdown continues to impact the U.S.
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.
In Houston, some travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport dealt with wait times as long as six hours amid TSA staffing shortages. Meanwhile, security lines at Atlanta's airport extended all the way outside of the terminal. The Trump administration has deployed ICE and other DHS agents to 14 U.S. airports.
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board gave an update Monday on the deadly ground collision between a passenger jet and a fire-rescue truck at LaGuardia Airport. CBS News' Jarred Hill joined after the news conference with his takeaways.
A deadly collision on a LaGuardia Airport runway late Sunday night has rattled travelers as the nation's airports face increasing chaos due to the nearly 40-day shutdown affecting parts of the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News' Tom Hanson, Skyler Henry and Kris Van Cleave have the latest.
An Air Canada Express passenger jet and a fire-and-rescue vehicle collided on a runway at LaGuardia Airport, killing the plane's pilot and co-pilot, officials said. CBS News' Tom Hanson breaks down the timeline of events.
Capt. Laura Einsetler, a pilot with more than 30 years of experience, called the LaGuardia Airport collision, "very concerning," saying, "it's very unusual to have a situation where landing on the runway and you have emergency equipment, emergency equipment operators on the runway itself." She discusses the deadly incident, aviation safety and staffing.
New York's LaGuardia Airport is closed after an Air Canada Express plane and emergency vehicle collided on a runway late Sunday, killing two pilots and injuring dozens of people. Tom Hanson and Kris Van Cleave have the latest.
Robert Sumwalt, a former chair of the NTSB and a CBS News transportation safety expert, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the collision on a LaGuardia Airport runway between a plane and firetruck. Sumwalt explains what the NTSB investigation will look like, how long it could take and discusses air traffic control staffing.
The Senate failed to advance a Department of Homeland Security funding bill on Friday, meaning TSA officers will continue to go unpaid as the partial government shutdown continues. Airport delays have worsened as more officers call in sick.
TSA workers missed their first full paycheck last week as parts of the Department of Homeland Security remain unfunded, and more are calling out sick. CBS News national reporter Kati Weis has more from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Fliers were greeted with another day of long lines as TSA officers continue to work without receiving their pay. Skyler Henry speaks to travelers in Atlanta.
More than 10% of all TSA workers called out sick on Wednesday, causing significant delays at airports across the U.S. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry is at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with the latest.
U.S. airport lines are getting longer as TSA agents continue to work without pay due to the partial government shutdown. Clint Henderson, managing editor of The Points Guy, joins CBS News with time-saving tips.
"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.
Travelers are feeling the full effects of the partial government shutdown as airports across the U.S. are plagued by long lines and TSA callouts. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassman reports from Philadelphia.
Estimated wait times at some of the country's major airports are up to two hours as more TSA officers call out sick during the partial government shutdown. Acting deputy TSA administrator Adam Stahl says the agency is concerned about the growing number of call-outs, saying "there could be scenarios where we may have to shut down airports. This is a serious situation." Airport closures, however, did not seem imminent as of early Wednesday – a scenario that is more plausible at small airports.
With the spring and summer travel seasons on the horizon, many are wondering how worried to be about long security lines at the airport. Brian Kelly, founder of The Points Guy website, joins to discuss.
Ahead of a flight from Turkey, he secretly left Air Force One and was moved to another plane with the help of a catering truck, according to a source.
Stalemate between two countries deepens as President Trump mirrors Iran's demand for compensation and claims U.S. controls the Strait of Hormuz
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
South Carolina Republicans will choose a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
A U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Alisa Hackett, 18, was pulled over for speeding and alcohol possession when she was tackled to the ground and punched.
Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis worries that baiting sharks close to shore in order to take pictures and videos of them could be a recipe for disaster.
Nearly 1 million customers in the Midwest were without power as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region on Tuesday.
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
The Maumelle High football player wore the helmet for nearly an hour and was fortunate he wasn't bitten, animal services director Chris Davis said.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is touting the success of a campaign targeting video gamers to train as air traffic controllers.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Many employees feel their employers don't value them and that they're not contributing as much as they could, a workplace poll finds.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.
Earlier this month, however, federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case, citing new information that the damage was caused by a "botched installation" by a contractor, not vandalism.
Trump's outside advisers may now be protected from future congressional and legal investigations, according to a new opinion from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel.
Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more.
Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The FDA has long fallen short of legally required inspection targets, and foreign inspections fell further last year amid agency layoffs.
More cataract patients, wanting not only restored but improved vision, are paying extra for their doctors to use a laser when a scalpel would do.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Over 1,100 homes were destroyed when Colombia was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
Russia and North Korea have been collaborating in the offensive against Ukraine since 2024.
At least 2,000 people have died among the confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak that is the fastest-spreading on record, according to the latest government data.
"Elvis Week" kicked off at Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, on Aug. 8 and runs until Aug. 16, marking Elvis Presley's death. Alicia Dean, the longtime marketing and promotions specialist for Elvis Presley Enterprises, joins with more.
Reece Weaver, whose exit from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on the show "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" left viewers shocked, exclusively announced on "CBS Mornings" that she is making her Broadway debut. She talks about the transition, why she made the decision and what it was like to start rehearsals.
Nearly 30 years after the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, jury selection is underway for the man charged in connection with the murder, Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Celebrity attorney Chris Melcher joins CBS News to discuss.
Country music star Riley Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his upcoming album, "That's Just Me," which is set for release in mid-September.
The winners of a Paw Patrol look-alike contest join "CBS Mornings" ahead of the "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" which premieres Aug. 14.
Top transportation officials were at Newark Airport on Tuesday for the installation of a new radar system designed to help controllers prevent runway incidents. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave spoke with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about the new technology.
Nvidia scored an astounding $500 billion in financing for artificial intelligence, backed by Wall Street's top power brokers and firms. Puck founding partner and industry journalist William D. Cohan weighs in on the AI boom and data center construction.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Startup companies are now starting to test their humanoid robots for home use, but experts said wider adoption will take years.
Facebook co-founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues that artificial intelligence should be open source to improve accessibility. CNET reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more on what the philosophy of open source technology means in the AI era.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world. (Originally broadcast April 26, 2026.)
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins "CBS Mornings" with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have announced a $200 million fund set to protect species on the brink of extinction. Carter Evans has the story.
Healthcare workers who treated Lindsay Clancy's postpartum mental health concerns are back on the stand Tuesday in her murder trial. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has the latest.
Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Tufts, is back on the stand Monday as the Massachusetts murder trial enters its third week. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
The man who prosecutors say orchestrated the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, Duane "Keffe D" Davis, is on trial almost 30 years after the drive-by shooting in Las Vegas.
The captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor was charged with reckless endangerment. Twelve people were saved, but a mother and her 5-month-old daughter died. Michael George reports.
Joe Shymanski, a, well-known Washington D.C. photographer, was murdered and dismembered in 2023. His ex-wife's former boyfriend, Brandon Holbrook, was convicted in the case. Shymanski's family still wonders if anyone else was involved.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 will cross the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See when and where it will be visible.
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down what we now know about how COVID-19 vaccinations affect pregnant women after GOP lawmakers released texts from Dr. Anthony Fauci on the subject.
A U.S. official confirmed Tuesday that President Trump was secretly removed from Air Force One and switched to a different plane following a credible threat from Iran as he left the NATO summit in Turkey last month. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Natalie Brand have more.
CBS News political director Fin Gómez breaks down some of the key primary races unfolding on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alabama, Connecticut, Vermont and South Carolina.
Shark fishing videos caused concern this summer in New Jersey, as some people lured big sharks close to swimmers. Tom Hanson has the story.
Republican senators this week released 11 new text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government phone in 2021 as part of the investigations into his handling of the COVID pandemic. In the texts, he discussed the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine for pregnant women. Dr. Serena Chen, an OB-GYN and the director of advocacy at CCRM Fertility of New Jersey, has more.