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President Obama discusses when and how he might take executive action to adjust immigration laws, given the lack of action in Congress.
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.
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.
The Biden administration is now directing shelters to fast-track the release of unaccompanied minors.
While saying he doesn't have any hard evidence that it's already happening, Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, warns of the possibility that Islamist militants could slip across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Gov. Rick Perry says he sent the National Guard because the federal government has failed to secure the border. But local businesses are worried about the potential damage to the community and local economy. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
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.
The president lamented partisan gridlock blockading any congressional action on the United States' "broken" immigration system.
The head of the House Republicans' campaign arm, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., touts some of the GOP's most promising midterm candidates.
President Obama slams Republicans for stalling action on a variety of issues in Congress.
The House speaker says some Democratic lawmakers are trying to “exploit” the surge of undocumented minors at the U.S. southern border by "talking up some nutso scheme to jam through the Senate immigration bill."
Residents of Emsworth, Pa., gathered to discuss a local children's home's decision to make room for three dozen children caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border
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.
President Obama urges lawmakers not to shirk their duty to address the flood of unaccompanied children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before they leave for their August recess.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says the flood of unaccompanied minors crossing the U.S.-Mexico border should be cause for action -- not inaction -- on comprehensive immigration reform.
This guidance is the Biden administration's latest effort to address the soaring number of unaccompanied minors crossing the southern border.
Many undocumented migrant children who fail to reach the U.S. are sent home to Central America. Manuel Bojorquez recently traveled to El Salvador to find what is waiting for them when they arrive home.
El Salvador has the world’s fourth highest murder rate, fueled by powerful gangs and a growing drug trade. And those sent back from the U.S. are prime targets. Manuel Bojorquez reports from San Salvador, El Salvador.
Republicans and Democrats are struggling to compromise over new strategy regarding the immigration crisis. Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, discusses whether Congress will address the flood of unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border before leaving for the August recess.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry says it's time to take matters into his own hands in securing the border with Mexico. The move is his latest challenge to President Obama's handling of the child immigration crisis. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Austin, Texas.
Following Texas Gov. Rick Perry's authorization to deploy 1,000 National Guardsman to the Mexican border, many residents of the Lone Star state are wondering what took so long. Landowners like Lorenzo Anzaldua have seen their property turned into a virtual highway for scores of women and children desperately racing across the border. Anna Werner reports.
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.
For residents of San Salvador, fleeing to the U.S. has become necessary for survival, as drugs and the constant threat of violence make everyday life increasingly dangerous for families and young children. Manuel Bojorquez traveled to the city to meet the families who find that fleeing to the U.S. is their only option.
Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with the entire Senate Wednesday night. Legislators from left to right object to the President's plans to address the growing illegal immigration crisis. Nancy Cordes reports.
Vance says the U.S. has accomplished its "core mission" in Iran, as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet mediators in Qatar, but not Iranians.
The helicopter, which was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, is not believed to have been taken down by hostile action, the Navy said.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
President Trump is traveling Wednesday to North Dakota in what marks his first trip aboard the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government last year.
Brennan is seeking a court order to force the preservation of records in the investigations targeting him. His attorneys say he's being "vindictively singled out for investigation."
Extremely dangerous heat, coupled with humidity, could result in heat index readings of 100 to 115 degrees from the Midwest to the East Coast, forecasters said.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's transmission tower, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, experts are warning about the dangers of rip currents and the importance of water safety.
Brennan is seeking a court order to force the preservation of records in the investigations targeting him. His attorneys say he's being "vindictively singled out for investigation."
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
The helicopter, which was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, is not believed to have been taken down by hostile action, the Navy said.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic says the federal government lifted a set of restrictions on its powerful Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, resolving a weekslong dispute.
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
Brennan is seeking a court order to force the preservation of records in the investigations targeting him. His attorneys say he's being "vindictively singled out for investigation."
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said "the Constitution is not a suggestion" and that "the Second Amendment is a sacred right belonging to all Americans."
Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer who has made headlines with his theories about alien encounters, will lead a White House scientific advisory council on UFOs.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Starting Wednesday, Medicare will help pay for some GLP-1 medications for weight loss. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Celine Gounder explains what this means for patients.
From screwworm to flesh-eating bacteria, mounting public health risks are emerging in the wake of deep cuts to federal health agencies and programs.
Looksmaxxing is a viral and controversial trend that encourages young men to maximize their appearance. Adam Yamaguchi shows why it's resonating with some people.
Starting July 1, the government will cap what graduate students may borrow in federal loans, forcing many toward private lenders with higher interest rates.
The helicopter, which was assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush, is not believed to have been taken down by hostile action, the Navy said.
Dramatic video showed the moment a rescue team pulled a small dog from the rubble nearly a week after twin earthquakes devastated Venezuela.
Some experts say the Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war state, so what could the future of this vital shipping lane look like?
Vance says the U.S. has accomplished its "core mission" in Iran, as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meet mediators in Qatar, but not Iranians.
The roof of a private tutoring center in Lahore, Pakistan, collapsed, killing more than a dozen pupils and leaving at least eight more injured, authorities say.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events are set to begin in New York City, sources say. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell join CBS News 24/7 Mornings to discuss their new comedy, "Summer's Last Resort," which premieres on Tubi July 3.
Sophia Bush and Jerry O'Connell talk to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the coming-of-age comedy "Summer's Last Resort." Bush discusses what drew her to the project and says there was "never a dull day on set," while O'Connell reveals what his daughters thought about the film.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani teased Taylor Swift's rumored wedding at Madison Square Garden, sending Swifties into a frenzy. In addition, two law enforcement sources say the celebrity couple plans to have a rehearsal dinner Thursday evening and a wedding celebration on Friday. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the latest.
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.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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.
Sen. Mark Warner wants to create a federal registry of trusted AI agents and ensure autonomous bots operate like fiduciaries.
AI tends to "play it safe within a user's preferences," nudging people toward more conventional choices, according to computational social scientist Sandra Matz.
NASA is in a race against time as the Swift Observatory telescope in orbit sinks closer to Earth. CBS News consultant William Harwood explains the $30 million salvage operation.
Dinosaur fossils are rare to find in Antarctica because of the unforgiving ice caps. But millions of years ago, the region was populated by lush forests.
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.
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
More than 1,000 grand jury presentations are under review after charges were dismissed in the "Broadview Six" case due to grand jury abuses and prosecutorial misconduct, Chicago's top federal prosecutor said.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday and unfurled a banner before seemingly getting engaged. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more on what repercussions the couple could face.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a banner and appearing to get engaged. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Shanelle Kaul have more.
During the incident, a reporter and photographer were approached by three men, one with a dog, before their news truck and gear were destroyed.
Two men and nine companies are accused of being tied to a cartel-linked fuel theft ring intended to evade taxes while generating tens of millions of dollars annually.
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.
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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.
High winds and heat are fueling Utah's out-of-control wildfires; Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran.
Three members of a four-person U.S. helicopter crew were rescued at sea after an "emergency water landing" in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday, the Navy said. A search continues for the fourth and final crew member.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building Wednesday and unfurled a banner before seemingly getting engaged. CBS News law enforcement contributor Rodney Harrison has more on what repercussions the couple could face.
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a banner and appearing to get engaged. CBS News' Tom Hanson and Shanelle Kaul have more.
A woman who was visiting the Empire State Building when two people climbed to the top of the building told CBS News New York what she saw.