Trump says visa halt could open up 500,000 jobs. Really?
The H-1B and H-2B visa debate raises questions about the U.S. workforce and how companies use the system to fill jobs.
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Trump heads to Phoenix for campaign rally
President Trump will address thousands of supporters at a Students for Trump rally in Arizona, a state seeing a rise in new coronavirus cases. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joined CBSN to discuss what we can expect from his trip and how the administration is responding to the coronavirus.
Trump expands immigration restrictions
The Trump administration on Monday announced it will suspend certain visas that allow foreigners to move to the U.S. temporarily to work, saying the broad restrictions will ease the economic impact of the coronavirus. CBS News' Skyler Henry joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest.
DHS' Chad Wolf: DACA will continue following SCOTUS ruling
The acting head of the Department of Homeland Security says the administration will "continue the program as we have over the past two years."
Transcript: Chad Wolf on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf that aired Sunday, June 21, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
For the world's 80 million displaced people, memories fade, not hope
Whether they fled a lifetime ago, or just 8 years, some refugees say they'll never give up hope of returning home.
Just 39 migrant kids avoided expulsion at the border in May
U.S. officials at the southern border carried out 1,001 arrests of unaccompanied migrant children in May. Just 39 were allowed to stay.
Trump admin. proposes new asylum rules
The Trump administration has proposed sweeping new restrictions on the country's asylum system. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to break down the changes, and discussed what they could mean for people trying to enter the U.S. at the southern border.
U.S. ramps up expulsions of migrants as border crossings rise
A CDC coronavirus directive, which has been extended indefinitely, has given the Trump administration the power to rapidly remove most border-crossers from U.S. soil.
As Trump pushes to reopen, border restrictions continue
Only four migrants have been allowed to request refuge in the U.S. under a public health order, according to data obtained by CBS News.
Thousands of USCIS employees could be furloughed without more funds
USCIS, the fee-funded agency that oversees the nation's legal immigration system, is facing a financial crisis during the coronavirus pandemic.
Second immigrant dies of COVID-19 while in ICE custody
Santiago Baten-Oxlag, of Guatemala, is the second known immigrant to die of coronavirus complications while detained by U.S. immigration authorities.
Supreme Court backs Trump's asylum rules
The Supreme Court has ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can enforce strict asylum rules along the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News political reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
U.S. signs asylum deal with El Salvador
The Trump administration has signed an immigration accord with El Salvador designed to ensure the government of this small Central American country - one the most dangerous nations in the Western Hemisphere - offers refuge to migrants from other countries journeying to the U.S. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to discuss.
Government expands "Remain in Mexico" policy
The Trump administration is expanding its "Remain in Mexico" policy by allowing authorities to send most asylum-seekers to Mexico regardless of where they crossed the border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports it is the latest attempt to end a system President Trump and others have criticized as "catch and release."
Tim Cook urges Supreme Court to save DACA
Top executives at Apple - including CEO Tim Cook - have written a brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to block the Trump administration from terminating the DACA program, an Obama-era policy that has shielded hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants, known as "Dreamers," from deportation. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" with more.
Trump plan would deny visas over health costs
The Trump administration has announced a plan to deny visas to immigrants who don't have health insurance or are unable to prove that they can afford medical care. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how the executive order was pushed through and how it will affect migrants.
Kevin McAleenan forced to stop speech
As soon he took the stage to address a conference in Washington on Monday, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan was greeted by a chorus of fervent chants from a small group of pro-immigrant activists. The protesters listed some of the migrant children who've died in his agency's custody in recent months.
U.S. will not implement "public charge" rule
The State Department will not be implementing the so-called public charge rule as planned today, after five federal judges blocked the regulation on low-income immigrants from taking effect. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Worker hurt in Hard Rock Hotel collapse detained
A man injured in the Hard Rock Hotel collapse is being detained by immigration authorities, according to his attorney. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson Bryan Cox confirmed to CBS News that Delmer Joel Ramirez-Palma, a native of Honduras, has been in their custody since Monday.
Fast-tracking deportations of asylum seekers
The Trump administration is implementing a pilot program to fast-track the processing and deportation of migrants seeking asylum. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain why immigration lawyers believe the new program denies migrants due process.
Trump taps Chad Wolf for Homeland Security
President Trump has selected Chad Wolf as the next acting head of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kevin McAleenan who announced his resignation last month. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain what this means for the administration's hard-line policies.
Judge blocks health care rule for migrants
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's latest attempt to deny visas to legal immigrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to discuss the latest on that, plus the president's plan to name Chad Wolf to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
U.S. extends coronavirus border restrictions indefinitely
Border officials have used the public health order to expel more than 20,000 unauthorized migrants — including unaccompanied children.
Contractor that holds migrant kids scraps party at Trump club
A government contractor that operates migrant detention facilities was set to hold a holiday party at a Virginia golf club owned by President Trump. But after facing questions from CBS News, Caliburn International decided to move the event. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates, who broke the story, joins CBSN to discuss his reporting.
Former RFK Jr. adviser accuses Trump officials of corruption
Nvidia investigates CEO Jensen Huang over Chinese espionage concerns
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Trump says there is "no reason" to escalate war with Iran
Man who carried out mass shooting in Poland has died, police say
These House and Senate midterm races don't have winners yet
GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment
Leading Dem on midterms aftermath: "We're still in the fight of our lives"
