Mayorkas says some migrants "try to game" the U.S. asylum system
"The reality is that some people do indeed try to game the system," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CBS News.
"The reality is that some people do indeed try to game the system," Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told CBS News.
In the first 21 days of May, Border Patrol agents recorded a daily average of roughly 3,700 migrant apprehensions between ports of entry, a 54% decrease from December.
The bill failed for a second time, and Democrats are trying to use Republicans' opposition to shift public opinion on immigration in their favor.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
Migrant adults released by federal border officials after crossing into the U.S. unlawfully will be eligible to be placed in the program.
Some of the new sanctions are being taken to address "significant concern" about the Nicaraguan government's "continued repression" of the Nicaraguan people.
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
The Biden administration is planning to announce a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.
Roughly 100,000 immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children are expected to enroll in the Affordable Care Act's health insurance next year under a new administration rule, the White House says.
Britain's government is claiming a "major milestone" in its controversial plan to fly anyone arriving in the U.K. without permission to Rwanda.
The Biden administration is considering bringing certain Palestinians fleeing war-torn Gaza to the U.S. as refugees, according to internal federal government documents obtained by CBS News.
A Texas grand jury indicted more than 140 migrants on misdemeanor rioting charges over an alleged mass attempt to breach the U.S.-Mexico border, a day after a judge threw out the cases.
A new U.K. law means asylum seekers arriving on British shores without prior permission can be deported to East Africa.
As of the end of March, more than 187,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.S. under the Uniting for Ukraine program, resettling with resounding efficiency and relatively little controversy.
Cuba's deputy foreign minister tells CBS News that his country is willing to accommodate more than one deportation flight per month.
The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.
The Iowa law could mean criminal charges for people who have outstanding deportation orders, or who have previously been removed from or denied admission to the U.S.
"We do not consider concertina wire to be effective. It impairs Customs and Border Protection's ability to do its job," DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said.
A federal judge in Los Angeles ordered U.S. border officials to quickly process and relocate migrant children from makeshift open-air sites in Southern California.
Border Patrol agents apprehended over 137,000 migrants who crossed the U.S. southern border unlawfully in March, down from nearly 141,000 in February.
"Cooperation is not sending money. Cooperation can be by creating conditions in which we can invite you to invest in Guatemala and establish factories," Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo told CBS News.
Passed by the Texas legislature last year, SB4 would create state crimes for entering or reentering the state from Mexico outside an official port of entry.
For the third consecutive year, Border Patrol is on track to record two million apprehensions at the U.S. southern border.
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Pope Francis' office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with bishops.
Spain, Ireland and Norway moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration amid the Israel-Hamas war.
At least 100 parrots, bats and other animals have died amid a heatwave in Mexico. More than 150 monkeys have died.
Police said "officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor."
A helicopter from a surveillance frigate landed a team on the fishing boat about 1,500 kilometers northeast of Martinique.
Mexico's government says a museum mishandled a 19th century mummified body, resulting in one of its arms coming off.
Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, according to a confidential report from the United Nations' nuclear watchdog.
Most employers give a company match for people who sock money into their 401(k)s. But that "free money" may be doled out unfairly.
The prosecution is delivering its closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
The decision could complicate prosecutors' case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez as it relates to Egypt and military aid.
Mormon crickets leave behind a foul-smelling sludge when they're crushed. The sludge caused several car accidents in Nevada on Saturday.
Employees who constantly emphasize how stressed out they are at work are shooting themselves in the foot, study suggests.
Most employers give a company match for people who sock money into their 401(k)s. But that "free money" may be doled out unfairly.
Employees who constantly emphasize how stressed out they are at work are shooting themselves in the foot, study suggests.
Amtrak said trains traveling between Boston and Washington, D.C., could face delays because of the heat this summer.
Participants in the anti-consumption movement talk it up as a away to shed debt and protect the planet.
T-Mobile to use U.S. Cellular wireless spectrum to improve coverage in rural areas, company says.
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
The prosecution is delivering its closing argument in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in a New York court.
The decision could complicate prosecutors' case against New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez as it relates to Egypt and military aid.
The Democratic National Committee wants to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before the scheduled convention to ensure meeting Ohio's Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline.
The man convicted in the 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi apologized and was again sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, as the sentencing hearing in his case was reopened due to a court error.
How do American sunscreens stack up against others around the world? A 1938 law may be blocking your best options for skin cancer protection.
Candy is not great for your teeth, but experts say there are three other types of foods and drinks to be mindful about for better oral health.
Drugs such as LSD, ketamine, mushrooms and MDMA can be powerful treatments for severe depression and PTSD, mounting evidence suggests — but not everyone is convinced.
Spencer Wright's son, Levi Wright, has shown some progress since he was found unconscious in a river, his mother said.
Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys.
U.S. NATO allies are preparing for the changing political realities that a Trump presidency could bring.
Tyler Wenrich was facing a potential mandatory minimum sentence of 12 years in prison in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Pope Francis' office issued a statement on Tuesday responding to reports that the pontiff had used a homophobic slur in a closed-door meeting with bishops.
Spain, Ireland and Norway moved to formally recognize a Palestinian state on Tuesday, a step toward a long-held Palestinian aspiration amid the Israel-Hamas war.
At least 100 parrots, bats and other animals have died amid a heatwave in Mexico. More than 150 monkeys have died.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
A venue issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss made allegedly sexist and homophobic comments at a "Jaws" event on Saturday.
Bestselling author John Grisham is returning to the beach with his latest page-turner. His book "Camino Ghosts" is the third in his Camino Island trilogy. He talks to "CBS Mornings" about the important history behind the book.
Wactor was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects in the midst of a catalytic converter theft in downtown LA early Saturday morning, according to family members.
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
Some school districts are turning to technology like artificial intelligence to help tackle major bus driver shortages. A school district in Colorado shows how their system could become a model nationwide.
A severe school bus driver shortage has left many students without reliable transportation but a district in Colorado Springs has found a high-tech solution.
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.
Advocates say the technology, including facial recognition, will lead to improved security and efficiency, but some remain concerned about privacy.
New technology is transforming the way travelers pass through airports. Biometrics, including facial recognition are becoming more common. A push in Congress to restrict the TSA's use of biometrics failed earlier this month.
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
The man convicted in the 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi apologized and was again sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, as the sentencing hearing in his case was reopened due to a court error.
David Berkowitz terrorized New York City with a series of shootings that killed six people and wounded seven beginning in July 1976.
Police said "officers arrested a man after he allegedly ran naked through the aircraft mid-flight and knocked a crew member to the floor."
A helicopter from a surveillance frigate landed a team on the fishing boat about 1,500 kilometers northeast of Martinique.
Louisiana authorities found two inmates who had escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail, just north of New Orleans, hiding in a dumpster — but two others are still at large, the parish sheriff's office says.
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
A photographer who was on "The Dating Game" became one of the nation's deadliest serial killers. Eight years after "48 Hours"' first report, new victims emerge. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, June 1 at 9/8c on CBS.
Donald Trump's defense cast doubt on Michael Cohen's testimony during closing arguments at the former president's "hush money" criminal trial. Lead attorney Todd Blanche repeatedly called Cohen a liar during his statement. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Errol Barnett report.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales is facing a challenge by the more conservative-leaning Brandon Herrera in Texas' 23rd congressional district. CBS News' Hunter Woodall is following the race.
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Tuesday she's donating $1 billion to help support women and families, with a focus on reproductive rights and combating the racial gap in mortality rates for women. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Melinda French Gates has announced a $1 billion donation, and several millions in grants, for nonprofits and change-makers helping women and families. Richard V. Reeves, the founding president of The American Institute for Boys and Men, joins CBS News with his reaction to the news of a $20 million grant from the philanthropist.