1/9/18: Red and Blue
White House invites cameras to record long stretch of immigration talks; Sen. Menendez helps jump-start a colleague's car.
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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.
Trump immigration talks
President Trump sat down with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to discuss immigration reform and protection for "Dreamers." During the wide-ranging session, the president said he would support whatever lawmakers came up with. Kevin Robillard from Politico joins CBSN to explain what's at stake.
El Salvador protections
The Trump administration's decision to end special protections for nearly 200,0000 Salvadoran immigrants filled many Salvadoran families with anxiety and dread Monday, raising the possibility that they will be forced to abandon their roots in the U.S. and return to a violent homeland they have not known for years, even decades.
Politics wrap-up
President Trump will be ringing in the new year at Mar-A-Lago ahead of a busy start to 2018 for his administration. The federal government faces a shutdown deadline of Jan. 19, and Mr. Trump is scheduled to hold meetings with lawmakers to discuss bipartisan issues. Rachael Bade, a congressional reporter for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss.
WH denies NYT report
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says senior administration officials deny a New York Times report that claims the president said Haitian immigrants “all have AIDS” and that immigrants from Nigeria won’t want to return to their “huts.”
Roy Moore vs. Doug Jones: Alabama Senate candidates on the issues
As Alabama voters head to the polls Tuesday, here's a look at where Senate candidates Roy Moore and Doug Jones stand on 5 key issues.
DHS scraps Trump-era plan to collect more biometric data from immigrants
While the proposed rule change never took effect, the policy would have marked a colossal shift in Homeland Security's personal data collection from immigrants and US citizens alike.
MS-13 crackdown
CBS News rode along with a team on Long Island searching for members of the El Salvador-based MS-13 gang. CBS News' Margaret Brennan explains how the Trump administration's immigration policy gives authorities more leeway against undocumented immigrants.
Former ambassador to Mexico talks migration
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Friday with Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador as the two countries seek solutions to the wave of immigrants coming from Central and South America. Antonio Garza, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico during President George W. Bush's administration, spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what he sees as the solutions to migration and economic issues.
"Dreamer" arrested
A man who claims to be the first "Dreamer" deported under the Trump administration is in custody after trying to return to the U.S. for the second time. He faces a felony charge and could face two years in jail.
Far fewer children at Texas migrant facility
New data from the Department of Homeland Security indicates the number of unaccompanied children in Border Patrol custody has plummeted since late March. That trend can be seen at one of the U.S.'s largest border patrol facilities for minors, in Donna, Texas. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to discuss how conditions have changed.
Number of migrant kids in DHS custody drops
The number of unaccompanied migrant children in the custody of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has declined by 88% since March. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez toured the largest border facility for migrant children Thursday and joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Diversity lottery
After a terror attack in New York City, President Trump is calling for changes to the immigration system. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the president's proposals.
Pier shooting trial underway
A trial launched Oct. 23, 2017 for Jose Ines Garcia Zarate in the 2015 shooting death of 32-year-old Kate Steinle on a San Francisco pier. Her death touched of a debate on illegal immigration and so-called sanctuary cities because Zarate had been deported five times. He claims the shooting was accidental.
Gold Star father Khizr Khan
Khizr Khan became an advocate for gold star families after his passionate speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention where he challenged then-presidential nominee Donald Trump's stance on Muslim immigration. Now, he is critical of President Trump's phone call to the wife of a soldier killed in Niger. Khan, the father of Army Capt. Humayun Khan who was killed in Iraq in 2004, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his family's journey and new book, "An American Family: A Memoir of Hope and Sacrifice."
Overcrowding reduced at facility for migrant kids, but challenges remain
When CBS News toured the Donna, Texas migrant holding facility on Thursday, its detainee population had plummeted 80% from early April, officials said.
Abortion request
An undocumented 17-year-old who is in federal custody in Texas has requested to terminate her pregnancy, but a judge blocked her request Friday. The unidentified teen is left to either return home or find a sponsor to bring her to a clinic. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN to discuss the implications of this case.
CBS News tours migrant processing facility
CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez got an inside look at Customs and Border Protection's migrant processing facility in Donna, Texas. He joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how what he saw compared to the conditions in March when the number of unaccompanied minors in CBP custody reached record levels.
ACLU lawyer on family reunification efforts
The Department of Homeland Security is working with the American Civil Liberties Union to reunify migrant families separated under the Trump administration, as the Biden administration continues to use a public health policy to justify deportations. Lee Gelernt of the ACLU spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about why he says the rule is unfair, and how's working to bring families back together.
The Future Of Tech
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joined CBSN to discuss his new book, "Hit Refresh." Nadella also discusses gender discrimination in Silicon Valley, Microsoft's stance on the Trump administration and immigration policy, and the potential for artificial intelligence.
SCOTUS & travel ban
The Supreme Court drops hearings on the Trump administration's travel ban. Meanwhile, President Trump issued new travel restriction rules involving eight countries. Paula Reid reports.
9/19: CBS Evening News
Powerful earthquake strikes central Mexico; Educators from 12 states take three-day firearms course
Bloomberg on immigration reform
CBS News' Anthony Mason asked former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg about his views on the importance of immigration reform. "When you look at immigrants, you really have to be an innovator and a risk taker to leave everything you know in the old country and go to a new country," Bloomberg said. He said the U.S. is hurting itself if immigration is slowed or restricted.
Bloomberg on national challenges
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is hosting a business forum for CEOs and government leaders while the U.N. General Assembly is in session this week. CBS News' Anthony Mason asked him what he thinks about President Trump's warning to North Korea.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees.
U.S. set to impose 50% tariffs on Canada after failed talks; Canada to match them
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
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Trump says Iran "not ready to make the right deal" as U.S. turns to economic warfare
As Vice President JD Vance declares economic pressure "the most effective tool that we have," Iran seeks to show deepening trade ties with its neighbors.
Russian strike on Ukraine kills at least 2, a day after deadly mall attack
The attack comes after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's home town mall killed 16 people.
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Pentagon moves to fire publisher and editor of Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon has given separation notices to both the publisher and the editor in chief of Stars and Stripes, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
Nearly 25% of workers are "functionally unemployed," analysis finds
An alternative measure of unemployment that accounts for wages suggests the U.S. labor market is weaker than it looks.
Another child's room now a silent memorial to the toll of school shootings
In south Minneapolis, a second-floor bedroom remains much as it was. For the parents of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, it's something every American should see.
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U.S. set to impose 50% tariffs on Canada after failed talks; Canada to match them
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
Drastic water cuts issued for California, Nevada and Arizona from Colorado River
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
Pilot reports possible burn injuries after passenger's laptop catches fire
"I think we have about four to five passengers that were burned by the laptop," a pilot can be heard saying in air traffic control audio obtained by CBS News.
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
Another child's room now a silent memorial to the toll of school shootings
In south Minneapolis, a second-floor bedroom remains much as it was. For the parents of 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, it's something every American should see.
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U.S. set to impose 50% tariffs on Canada after failed talks; Canada to match them
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
People are scrambling to find wads of cash dropped all over American cities
Cash drop social media accounts have people racing to find money hidden across the country. Here's what's behind the viral videos.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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U.S. set to impose 50% tariffs on Canada after failed talks; Canada to match them
The U.S. was set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney countered that Canada would match them "dollar for dollar."
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Trump threatens defamation suit against left-leaning think tank
President Trump's legal team is threatening to sue left-leaning think tank Center for American Progress for defamation over a report it issued that found "no evidence that National Guard deployments have reduced violent crime."
Trump campaigns with Darline Graham in South Carolina ahead of runoff
Sen. Darline Graham is facing Rep. Ralph Norman to replace her late brother on the ballot in November.
Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military declined for third straight year
The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.
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Alfalfa sprouts recalled after E. coli, salmonella outbreak sickens dozens
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
Cardiac event reveals Olympian's rare heart condition: "There was a God present"
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Mom says postpartum psychosis made her feel like "such a monster"
As the trial of Lindsay Clancy brings renewed attention to postpartum psychosis, Haley Ashcom shares her experience with the dangerous condition.
Drug mix-up at hospital causes dire complications in 4 patients
Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown received incorrect medications last week, CBS affiliate WTVF reported.
How Moderna's melanoma mRNA vaccine could fight deadliest skin cancer
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
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Russian strike on Ukraine kills at least 2, a day after deadly mall attack
The attack comes after a two-wave drone strike on a shopping mall in Zelenskyy's home town mall killed 16 people.
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Men describe being deported by U.S. to dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"
The Central African Republic is one of more than 30 countries the U.S. government has convinced to accept third-country deportees arrested as part of President Trump's large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration.
Sword attack at school in Sweden leaves 1 dead, police say
An 18-year-old with a sword attacked a school Friday in central Sweden, killing one person and seriously injuring at least two others.
Russian strike kills 15 people at shopping mall in Zelenskyy's hometown
Zelenskyy described the attack as a double-tap strike, in which an initial wave of drones hit the area, followed by a second wave as rescue workers responded.
Why Dubai may be vital to the Trump administration's economic war on Iran
The effectiveness of a bolstered economic campaign against Iran may rest largely on one close U.S. ally in the Persian Gulf, the United Arab Emirates.
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Details on Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's return
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving back to the U.K. after six years in California. CBS News royal contributor Amanda Foreman joins "The Takeout" to discuss what the homecoming could look like.
Man who took final photo of Tupac testifies
The man who took the last known photo of Tupac Shakur testified on Friday in the trial of a man accused of organizing the rapper's killing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Book excerpt: "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" writes about embracing gratitude and reciprocity in our dealings with nature, and the importance of recognizing and sharing the many gifts the world gives us.
Hayden Panettiere's mom speaks out
Hayden Panettiere's mom is speaking out on their strained relationship. This comes as Neutrogena comments on its working relationship with the late actor.
Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan
Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.
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AI-generated bills swamp congressional lawyers
Lawmakers and lobbyists are now using artificial intelligence to draft bills, but it turns out AI is currently terrible at the technicalities of federal law and regulations. Politico Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to discuss his recent article on the topic.
Walmart to let shoppers use Apple Pay and other tap-to-pay methods
Walmart will let shoppers use tap-to-pay methods, including Apple Pay and Google Pay, beginning later this month.
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.
TikTok agrees to pay $400 million to settle child privacy lawsuit
The Justice Department sued TikTok in 2024, alleging that it violated a U.S. law prohibiting the collection of kids' data.
AI companies accused of hoarding and destroying millions of books
Consumer advocates are urging the FTC to examine whether AI developers are hurting competition and reducing public access to source material.
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Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
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Psychiatrist testifies in Clancy trial
Dr. Phillip Resnick, whose testimony contributed to an acquittal in another high-profile child-killing case in 2001, testified in Lindsay Clancy's defense on Friday. Shanelle Kaul has more.
Inside an 8-year-old shooting victim's room
It's been a year since a shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis killed two children and injured dozens. Steve Hartman visits the bedroom of a little boy who lost his life that day.
Panettiere given emergency drug, witness says
New details in Hayden Panettiere's sudden death have emerged as her on-and-off boyfriend's brother, who was present when she died, speaks out. Mark Strassmann has more.
Flock cameras sabotaged over privacy issues
Cities across the country are unplugging Flock cameras used to record traffic and other violations as privacy concerns grow. Jason Allen has more.
First week wraps in Tupac murder trial
The trial of Duane "Keefe D" Davis wrapped up its first week Friday with Davis telling the judge that he has concerns about the safety of his family. Davis is accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in 1996. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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NFL storylines as preseason hits Week 2
Jacob Robinson, staff writer for the Athletic, joins CBS News to discuss the biggest headlines in the NFL as the league gears up for the regular season.
Liberia receives first group of U.S. deportees
The western African nation of Liberia has received the first round of "third country" deportees from the United States. The plane with roughly 20 deportees landed on Thursday. U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the passengers refused to deboard upon landing. The Trump administration has brokered deals with at least 35 countries to deport people to places where they have no ties. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Powerful storms rock East Coast
Violent storms are bringing multiple tornadoes and record rainfall across the East Coast and beyond. Jared Ochacher reports.
Psychiatrist testifies in Clancy trial
Dr. Phillip Resnick, whose testimony contributed to an acquittal in another high-profile child-killing case in 2001, testified in Lindsay Clancy's defense on Friday. Shanelle Kaul has more.
The roller coaster popularity of plastic surgery
A new piece in The Free Press looks at the roller coaster popularity of plastic surgery. Freya India, author of the report and contributing writer for the Free Press, joins CBS News to discuss. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.