While Americans around the country scramble to get their REAL IDs by Wednesday’s deadline, agency officials are saying they can still travel — for now.

Though federal law states U.S. residents must begin to use a REAL ID by May 7, officials said Tuesday those without one will still be able to fly with a few extra steps — for now.

Kristi Noem, the secretary of homeland security, said on Tuesday. Her comments reiterated the department’s previous guidance to travelers, as a federal deadline to enforce the Real ID law ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said travelers without a REAL ID by Wednesday's deadline will still be able to fly for now, but will likely face some extra steps. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has ...

Those who still lack an identification that complies with the new federal law “may be diverted to a different line, have an ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers without Real ID-compliant cards will still be able to board flights – for now – even when the law takes effect on Wednesday. "What ...

On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said those who didn't meet the REAL ID standard would still be allowed to fly, for now, and on Wednesday, Transportation Security ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that travelers without Real ID-compliant cards will still be able to board their flights for the time being — even once the law fully takes ...

Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday.