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President Trump: DACA is probably dead; The peaceful transition of pillow
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DACA deadline
The immigration debate on Capitol Hill appears to be stalled after President Trump tweeted that the DACA is "dead." But some lawmakers are still trying to reach a compromise. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan has the latest.
DACA showdown
Theresa Cardinal Brown, director of immigration and cross-border policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” from Washington to discuss the likelihood that there will be bipartisan accord on immigration, what's at stake for Dreamers and those with temporary protected status and why some people are already losing their status.
This week in politics
Washington Post politics writer Amber Phillips joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how the president's alleged remarks could affect the already heated immigration debate, why it's likely there won't be fallout among his base, and how Steve Bannon's departure from Breitbart News will affect the right-wing movement.
Trump comments fallout
The international community and civil rights leaders across the country are demanding an apology from President Trump for the remarks reportedly made at a bipartisan immigration meeting Thursday. He has denied using a vulgarity to describe Haiti, El Salvador and some African nations. Errol Barnett reports.
1/11/18: CBSN Evening News
President Trump rejects immigration deal; Texas shooting victim rides home with hero
Retiring Republicans
More than two dozen Republican lawmakers say they will leave Congress by the start of 2019. Former communications director for Senator Marco Rubio and CBSN political contributor Alex Conant joins "Red and Blue" to discuss why there's a GOP exodus, and what this might mean for 2020.
DACA deal in jeopardy?
President Trump questioned why the U.S. is accepting people from "sh*thole" countries, when lawmakers suggested bringing back legal protections for immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African nations as a part of a broader immigration deal. Jordan Frasier, political video reporter for the Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss how this might impact a potential bipartisan plan.
DACA medical students
A group of medical students protected by DACA are concerned about their future as the program is called into question. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz has their story.
"Sh*thole countries" comment
During an Oval Office meeting on immigration, President Trump asked why the U.S. is accepting people from "sh*thole countries," and then suggested the U.S. should allow more people from countries like Norway. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.
DACA fight
A U.S. district judge filed an injunction to block the Trump administration from rolling back the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), which protects the status of young immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children. President Trump criticized the court's ruling on Twitter. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN to discuss the latest on immigration reform.
Trump immigration policy
President Trump hosted a bipartisan group of lawmakers Tuesday to talk immigration. Axios editor in chief Nick Johnston joins CBSN to discuss what kind of consensus Republicans and Democrats might reach.
DACA deal
President Trump hosted Republicans and Democrats in the hopes of coming to a compromise regarding immigration reform. But Tuesday's attempt to reach across the aile drew the ire of Breitbart and other conservatives. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss.
"Dreamers" demonstration
A large crowd of "Dreamers" staged a loud protest in a Senate office building in Washington, D.C., calling on lawmakers to pass the so-called Dream Act, which would protect young immigrants who were illegally brought to the U.S. as children from deportation. "Dream Act now!" they chanted as Capitol Police stood nearby.
DACA deadline
So-called "Dreamers" eligible to go to school and work in the United States under the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program faced a deadline Thursday to submit renewal requests. President Trump announced he would end the program last month. DACA recipient Jaime Rangel of Georgia joins CBSN to discuss his meetings with members of Congress in Washington, as he and other young immigrants pushed for lawmakers to pass the Dream Act.
Sen. Lankford on bump stocks
Some GOP lawmakers said they could "take a look" at bump stock regulations. Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma told CBSN we need to first find out "facts and the details first" about how they're being used. He also discussed the Senate Intelligence Committee's Russia investigation and his new bill to replace the DACA program.
California Democrat on president's first 100 days
Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs, a Democrat from California, says President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday gave Americans many reasons to feel "hopeful." She joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at Mr. Biden's speech and on his pledge to get the DREAM Act passed.
Bill aims to provide Dreamers with a pathway to citizenship
President Biden has made it clear that immigration reform is one of the top priorities of his administration. Now, he is getting some help from the Senate. Democratic Senator Dick Durbin and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide a pathway to citizenship for the so-called Dreamers, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Immigration attorney Alex Ozols discusses who would qualify under the proposal and what could happen if it doesn't pass.
Tim Phillips on DACA stalemate
Tim Phillips, president of Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity, says on CBSN's "Red & Blue" that both parties are at fault for not passing legislation to protect Dreamers, but adds that President Trump put forth a plan that could not get bipartisan support.
Latest version of DREAM Act passes House
The Democratic-controlled House has passed legislation to protect so-called "Dreamers." It would provide a path to citizenship for more than 2.5 million undocumented immigrants who face deportation under Trump administration policies. Anne-Marie Green has more.
Supreme Court signals willingness to side with Trump in DACA case
Justice Sonia Sotomayor appeared to agree with the argument that the Trump administration did not want to be held accountable for a political decision to end DACA — a "choice," she said, "to destroy lives"
DACA decision could "destroy and erase everything," recipient says
Min Ku Choi is one of nearly 700,000 undocumented immigrants in the U.S. whose futures hinge whether or not the Trump administration can rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
"Dreamers" turn to Supreme Court to save DACA from Trump
The Supreme Court will hear arguments to decide whether the Trump administration can end protections for 700,000 undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children
House passes DREAM Act that would place millions on path to citizenship
In addition to young undocumented immigrants known as Dreamers, the legislation would also cover immigrants with temporary protected status
Supreme Court denies Trump request to fast-track DACA case
For months, the White House has sought to end the program, which shields approximately 800,000 young undocumented immigrants from deportation
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Iran says Israel violating ceasefire as it keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Pete Hegseth says "we'll be hanging around" after Iran ceasefire announcement
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
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Live Updates: Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to 7 murders
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in House panel's Epstein probe
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
Trump admin. personnel agency is asking for federal workers' medical records
The Office of Personnel Management is asking insurers that cover federal employees and retirees to hand over details about their medical visits, their pharmacy claims, and more.
All DHS workers to be paid by end of week for past 6 weeks of shutdown
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said DHS employees affected by the government shutdown will be paid through the recent pay periods by the end of the week.
Soldier's wife released after immigration agents detained her on base
Staff Sgt. Matthew Blank said he brought his wife, Annie Ramos, 22, to his base so that she could begin the process to receive military benefits and take steps toward a green card.
Daughter of missing American in the Bahamas seeks answers as search continues
Lynette Hooker's daughter, Karli Aylesworth, described her mother as an experienced swimmer who has been sailing for over 10 years.
One hospice doctor. One year. $71.7 million worth of Medicare claims.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
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Human remains identified as pair who vanished after 2013 car chase
Molly Miller and Colt Haynes were last seen on July 7, 2013, and spoke to friends the next morning before vanishing.
Timeline: Investigating the Long Island serial killings
What began as a search for one missing woman — Shannan Gilbert — led to multiple bodies and the capture of Rex Heuermann.
Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in House panel's Epstein probe
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk
Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.
Here's how much caffeine the U.S. military consumed during the Iran war
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. military has consumed nearly 1 million gallons of coffee and an unspecified amount of nicotine.
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GM recalls more than 270,000 cars in U.S. over rearview camera risk
Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.
Americans expect to work much longer than they would like. Here's why.
Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."
U.S stocks rally, oil prices tumble after Iran ceasefire
Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
Average cost to raise a child now tops $300,000, study finds
Raising a child through age 18 is most expensive in Hawaii, where a family would spend an estimated $412,661 in 2026, LendingTree found.
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Vance praises Hungary's Orbán, accuses EU of influencing election
Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to show support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of "illiberal democracy."
Bondi won't appear for April 14 deposition in House panel's Epstein probe
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
Here's how much caffeine the U.S. military consumed during the Iran war
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. military has consumed nearly 1 million gallons of coffee and an unspecified amount of nicotine.
Pete Hegseth says "we'll be hanging around" after Iran ceasefire announcement
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
Bible stories might be made required reading for Texas public school students
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.
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2 more drug companies to officially launch on TrumpRx
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Social media driving teens toward steroids, extreme body transformations
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Scientist with rare ALS genetic mutation looks to experimental treatment
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
New ALS treatment brings hope to patients
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
He thought he was in good health — until fainting during a bike ride
John Cantrell was enjoying his retirement until an unexpected condition forced him to choose between two kinds of heart surgery.
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Kanye West's upcoming Italy gig sparks debate after U.K. denied rapper entry
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Vance praises Hungary's Orbán, accuses EU of influencing election
Vice President JD Vance visited Hungary to show support for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a self-proclaimed proponent of "illiberal democracy."
Pete Hegseth says "we'll be hanging around" after Iran ceasefire announcement
Wednesday's briefing came after President Trump announced late Tuesday that he had agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks."
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Iran says Israel violating ceasefire as it keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran says Israel is violating the ceasefire deal President Trump announced, and Tehran appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
California man who co-founded powerful Mexican cartel pleads guilty in U.S.
Erick Valencia Salazar, aka "El 85," formed the Jalisco New Generation Cartel with "El Mencho" who was killed by the Mexican army in February.
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Kanye West's upcoming Italy gig sparks debate after U.K. denied rapper entry
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
"You, Me & Tuscany" stars talk new movie
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the new romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany." The two discuss what it was like to shoot in Italy, preparing for their roles and how it's a renaissance for romantic comedies.
Extended interview: Billy Idol
Billy Idol speaks with Anthony Mason about his music career, his life, his stage persona and more.
Kanye West barred from entering U.K. after criticism over antisemitic remarks
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.
Extended interview: Mumford & Sons
Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane, members of Mumford & Sons, talk to Anthony Mason about their new album, "Prizefighter," moving forward without Winston Marshall in the band and their upcoming tour.
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AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
H-1B visa program changes impact global talent
Trump administration changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program have impacted the global talent coming to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports from India.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent
According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.
New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
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Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Artemis II astronauts speak during historic lunar mission
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
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Gilgo Beach killings suspect pleads guilty
Rex Heuermann, the man charged with several counts of murder in the Gilgo Beach killings probe, pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Timeline: Investigating the Long Island serial killings
What began as a search for one missing woman — Shannan Gilbert — led to multiple bodies and the capture of Rex Heuermann.
Timeline of Gilgo Beach crimes
The man accused of killing seven women between 1993 and 2011 is expected to change his plea in court on Long Island. CBS News' Jarred Hill has more.
Daughter of missing woman in Bahamas speaks
A Michigan woman remains missing after she was last seen on a small boat with her husband on Saturday in the Bahamas. Lynette Hooker's husband says she fell overboard and was swept out to sea. Hooker's daughter is now raising questions about her stepfather's story. Cristian Benavides reports.
Gilgo Beach suspect expected to change plea
Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the notorious Gilgo Beach killings, is expected to change his plea to guilty on Wednesday. He previously pleaded not guilty to murdering seven women over 17 years. Tom Hanson reports.
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Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Artemis II crew on path back to Earth after historic trip around the moon
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
Artemis II astronauts find hidden Easter eggs as they close in on the moon
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
Artemis II crew take new photo of far side of the moon
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Despite toilet trouble, Artemis II crew reflects on wonder of deep space experience
Amid ongoing toilet trouble, the Artemis II astronauts reflected on the wonder of sailing through deep space to the moon.
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Gilgo Beach killings suspect pleads guilty
Rex Heuermann, the man charged with several counts of murder in the Gilgo Beach killings probe, pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Artemis II crew shares stunning new photos
The Artemis II crew is on its way back to Earth after its historic lunar flyby on Monday. Astronauts shared new photos of the dark side of the moon and the Milky Way Galaxy. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Woman on how she helped take down cult leader
Christine Marie exclusively speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the new docuseries, "Trust Me: The False Prophet," which details how she helped take down a cult leader. She's joined by Rachel Dretzin, who directed the docuseries.
HR McMaster on U.S.-Iran ceasefire
President Trump's former adviser and CBS News contributor H.R. McMaster joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings to weigh in on the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger gives last-minute tax tips for anyone who hasn't filed yet. Most Americans have until April 15 to file their tax return, request an extension to file and pay any taxes owed. (Sponsored by Edward Jones)