Bipartisan group of senators met to discuss immigration reforms
The meeting was held ahead of President Biden's first press conference and as lawmakers travel to the border.
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U.S. adding 16,000 emergency beds for migrant children
The plan involves repurposing convention centers, camps for oil workers and military bases to house the influx of migrant children.
Biden discusses response at southern border
At his first White House press conference, President Biden was asked about his administration's response to the recent surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, including thousands of unaccompanied minor children. He also addressed the question of filibuster reform. Watch his remarks and
White House officials visit border facility
A delegation of senior White House officials and lawmakers visited a migrant housing facility in Texas on Wednesday, amid a surge in migrants crossing the southern U.S. border. President Biden has tapped Vice President Harris to lead efforts to manage migration at the border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Harris to lead administration's efforts to stem migration at border
The move comes amid a surge in migrants at the border.
CBP releasing some migrants without paperwork
The surge of migrants trying to cross the U.S. border is straining the system, and some families are being released from U.S. custody without important paperwork. Manuel Bojorquez reports on how the early release is impacting families.
VP Harris to lead efforts to stem migration
President Biden announced Wednesday that he has asked Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts to work with Mexico and Northern Triangle countries to stem migration at the southern border. During a White House meeting on immigration, the vice president called the border crisis a "challenging situation" and vowed to address its root causes. Watch their remarks.
Biden administration to open emergency shelters amid border surge
The Biden administration is now directing shelters to fast-track the release of unaccompanied minors.
Biden administration faces migrant surge
The Biden administration is taking new steps to fast-track the release of unaccompanied children at the border to parents or legal guardians in the U.S. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from the border, then CBS News political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest.
Biden administration faces border crisis
Facilities housing migrant children have been told to expedite the release of some kids who have a parent or guardian willing to care for them in the United States. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins "CBSN AM" from Juarez, Mexico with the latest on how the administration is handling the surge of migrants at the border.
Refugee agency to fast-track release of some migrant children
This guidance is the Biden administration's latest effort to address the soaring number of unaccompanied minors crossing the southern border.
Surge in unaccompanied migrant minors continues
Many unaccompanied minors are staying in overcrowded facilities amid a surge in border crossings. Pressure is growing on the Biden administration to address the crisis. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Biden administration to house migrant children
The number of unaccompanied minors in U.S. government custody has hit more than 15,000 as border crossings surge. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM to discuss how the Biden administration is responding.
More than 15,000 migrant children at border
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in U.S. custody at the border has grown to more than 15,000. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Mexican side of the border, and CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on how the Biden administration is responding.
Crowded conditions for migrant children
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to discuss what's driving the surge of migrant children crossing the border and the conditions kids have described to lawyers about daily life in some detention facilities.
Biden administration pressed to allow media to border facilities
In his confirmation hearing, Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas promised "to elevate the level of public engagement, so that we are a transparent agency."
Surge in migrants continues at southern border
More than 15,000 migrant children are now in custody at the southern U.S. border. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has repeatedly stated "the border is closed," and is blaming the Trump administration for the current situation. Christina Ruffini has more.
Border crisis comes to a head with surge of unaccompanied minors
CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports from the front lines of the crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Portman faults Biden's border policies for fueling migrant surge
GOP Senator Rob Portman says President Biden's decision to rescind some of his predecessor's border policies encouraged children to cross the border.
Duckworth calls for "deeper investigation" into spa shootings motive
Senator Tammy Duckworth says a "deeper investigation" is needed to determine whether the shooting that left eight people dead was racially motivated.
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Today on "Face the Nation," familiar crises challenge the country -- and the Biden administration.
15,500 unaccompanied migrant minors now in government custody
More than 5,000 of the unaccompanied migrant children in U.S. custody were stranded in Border Patrol facilities not designed for long-term custody.
Immigration bills passed in House face uncertain fate in Senate
The House passed two immigration bills on Thursday with bipartisan support, but their prospects in the Senate are uncertain.
House passes bills with path to citizenship for "Dreamers" and farmworkers
The bills may represent Democrats' best chance of getting immigration legislation through the evenly divided Senate
House paves way for Dreamers to achieve citizenship
The House on Thursday passed two proposals that would legalize subsets of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. without legal permission, as Democrats gauge the chances of approving immigration legislation and sending it to President Biden's desk. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.
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