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A busload of about 50 immigrants arrived Sunday in Chicago, days after the arrival of the first busload of about 75.
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A busload of about 50 immigrants arrived Sunday in Chicago, days after the arrival of the first busload of about 75.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has already bussed more than 8,000 migrants from the southern border to New York City, Washington, D.C., and other sanctuary cities outside Texas. New York City Mayor Eric Adams says Abbott is playing politics with people's lives. Michael George has the details.
Border patrol authorities say the number of migrants apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border could surpass 2 million by the end of September. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez spoke with migrants and officials about the border crossings and joins "CBS News Mornings" from near the border.
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was convicted of fatally stabbing suburban Dallas real estate agent Sarah Walker in a model home.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is defending his decision to send busloads of migrants to Washington, D.C. and New York City. Diana Ayala, deputy speaker for the New York City Council, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss her views on the issue and how it's impacting the state.
Migrants arrived in New York City and Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after being sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. The mayors of those cities are calling the move inhumane as they both ask the federal government for help. Nancy Chen reports.
The announcement comes in response to the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, when a gunman entered the school and killed 19 students and two teachers.
"It may be funny to you motherf---er, but it's not funny to me": Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke snapped at a man during a town hall on Wednesday who started laughing as O'Rourke discussed the gun used in the deadly Uvalde mass shooting.
The Texas governor has bused thousands of migrants to New York City and Washington, D.C., since April.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over the busing of migrants to his city. Dozens of migrants from South and Central America have arrived in Manhattan since Friday, straining resources.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is now skipping the National Rifle Association convention in Houston. He’ll instead address the group via video and hold a news conference in Uvalde, days after the school shooting there. Closing arguments are on tap in the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard trial. And it’s the unofficial start of summer. Thirty-nine million people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend despite sky high gas prices.
Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke interrupted Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during a press conference in Uvalde after the mass shooting that left 19 children and two adults dead. Watch the confrontation.
Democratic lawmakers from Texas are trying to block a pair of restrictive voting bills by fleeing the state during a special legislative session. On Tuesday, they met with Vice President Kamala Harris and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss voting rights. Politico reporter Renuka Rayasam joins CBSN’s "Red and Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on why the lawmakers had to leave the state and what they could face once they return.
The Biden administration is considering sending a top official to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns join "Red and Blue" to discuss who they might send, and why the administration continues to blame inflation on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
New York Times national political reporter Shane Goldmacher and USA Today Network Austin Bureau correspondent John Moritz join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss how presidential candidates are discussing gun control on the campaign trail and the changing attitude toward guns in Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19. His office says he is fully vaccinated and not experiencing symptoms. His diagnosis comes as school districts in Texas and Florida are defying their governors' bans on mask mandates in schools. CBS Miami investigative reporter Jim DeFede and Politico's Texas correspondent Renuka Rayasam join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with more.
Texas is poised to allow most adults to carry handguns without a license or training. The bill passed the state Senate on Monday, and Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, has said he will sign it into law. Sami Sparber, a reporter with the Texas Tribune, joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue."
The move could face legal challenges, since immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility under U.S. law.
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a Texas border security initiative following allegations of civil rights violations. Perla Trevizo, a reporter for the ProPublica and Texas Tribune investigative unit, joined CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss her reporting on this issue.
The report also found that some of the 21 victims, which included 19 children, likely "could have been saved" had they received medical attention sooner.
The Supreme Court is set to rule on whether President Biden can end the "Remain in Mexico" policy. The program, which started under the Trump administration, sends some asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their case is decided. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the case, as well as the investigation after dozen of migrants were found dead in a tractor-trailer in Texas.
The head of the Texas state police said Tuesday that officers should have been able to stop the gunman who killed 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde within three minutes of arriving at Robb Elementary School, calling law enforcement's response to the massacre an "abject failure." CBS News' Trinity Chavez discussed community backlash against the school district's police chief on "CBS News Mornings".
The mother of one of the teens said her son attempted suicide and was hospitalized the day Gov. Abbott issued his directive.
We are learning new details about one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history. Officials say 19 kids and two adults were killed when a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday. CBS Dallas-Fort Worth's Erin Jones reports, and then CBS News' Tanya Rivero joins "Red & Blue" from Uvalde with more.
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
As many as three tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continued exchanging threats, with peace talks on hold.
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
The unstable building is the former Pfizer headquarters in Midtown Manhattan that is being converted into apartments.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
The top Republicans in the Senate spoke with the Kentucky Republican by phone this week, according to their spokespeople.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
An investigator testified that a video shows Tyler Robinson going over a railing onto a rooftop, crouching down and running to a site overlooking where Charlie Kirk was speaking.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
The cost of a first-class Forever stamp has climbed 41% since 2021, and postal officials have signaled they want prices to rise even more.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Toyota is shifting most production of its midsize Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to the U.S. as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its Texas plant.
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot have access to personal information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia's Fulton County.
Democrats have a brief window of time to replace Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on the ballot if he drops out of the race amid a sexual assault allegation.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
The Trump administration has revoked a waiver that allowed Iranian oil sales, a key source of revenue for the regime, after Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao said he has directed that Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards be posthumously promoted to his selected rank of captain.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has over the past two days attacked three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Rahm Emanuel is viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate and has been a longtime defender of Israel.
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
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 Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans reports from Utah with details on the pretrial hearing there on Tuesday.
Two years after the death of an 18-year-old football player at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, the team's former strength and conditioning coach has been hit with felony charges, including aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mexico said it is investigating whether its sovereignty was violated by the United States in the 2024 capture of drug lord Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, is back in a Utah court for a preliminary hearing. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more details.
Kerr Kriisa posed as other people and falsely claimed he and his family urgently needed money to deal with an emergency, the indictment says.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Just a couple of weeks after Kai Rackley got his wings as a first officer for United Airlines, he got a chance to meet a group of kids a lot like he used to be. Tony Dokoupil has the story about the magic of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Prosecutors revealed new video from the moments before and after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Carter Evans reports from Utah with details on the pretrial hearing there on Tuesday.
Senate GOP leaders say they've spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for more than three weeks. USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page joins to discuss.
People were forced to evacuate several buildings in Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday morning after bricks started falling from a construction site. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano reports. Then, Anil Agrawal, chair and professor of structural engineering at the City College of New York, joins with analysis.
U.S. Central Command said it launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has the details.