U.S. to hike fees for immigration benefits
Under the new rule, the U.S. will start charging for asylum applications for the first time in its history.
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Judge blocks "public charge" immigration rule during pandemic
"No person should hesitate to seek medical care, nor should they endure punishment or penalty if they seek temporary financial aid as a result of the pandemic's impact," the judge wrote.
Families in ICE custody face difficult choice
Hundreds of parents currently in ICE custody with their children could be faced with an impossible decision: let their child be released without them or remain detained together indefinitely. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain.
DHS halts expulsion of several migrants after lawsuit
A group of migrants previously held at a Texas hotel are no longer facing imminent removal. But others will continue to be expelled under a CDC order.
Deadline for ICE to release migrant children
ICE officials have reached the deadline to release at least 100 migrant children from three separate detention centers. But the California federal judge in the case warns the children may not be released immediately. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain where those children would go and why the deadline may not be enforced. He also has an update on the children held in a Texas Hampton Inn.
ICE bans international students from entering U.S. for online classes
Out of more than 1,250 colleges in the U.S., 12% are switching to an online-only model this fall, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Lawsuit challenges detention of migrant children at Texas hotel
More than 2,000 migrant children who arrived at the border unaccompanied have been expelled and prevented from seeking asylum under a public health directive.
Migrant mom detained by ICE fears being separated from her son
"Nothing assures me that I would be able to see my son again," one asylum-seeking mother detained by ICE told CBS News.
Migrant kids are being held in U.S. hotels
A private contractor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is holding children at Hampton Inn & Suites hotels in Arizona and Texas. This happens while more than 10,000 beds for children sit empty at government shelters, according to the AP. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Trump pushes to overhaul 2020 Census
The Trump administration sent out a memo saying that undocumented immigrants should not be counted in the apportionment of congressional seats. NPR's Hansi Lo Wang covers the Census, and joined CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Dropping visa rule "a victory for students"
The Trump administration is reversing course on a policy that would have stripped visas from international students at U.S. colleges if their classes were online only during the pandemic. The decision comes after a group of states and universities filed lawsuits seeking to block the policy. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey led the effort behind one of those lawsuits, and she joins CBSN with her reaction.
Trump orders Census not to count undocumented immigrants toward House seats
The president's legal authority to issue such an order is unclear and the move is expected to face lawsuits.
Internal dispute erupts among lawyers for detained migrant children
Lawyers representing families held by ICE say the lead lawyer in a landmark case over detention conditions for migrant minors is supporting a "coercive family separation process."
Hungary paying citizens to have babies
A program in Hungary is offering cash to couples for having kids, but the reasoning for it echoes some of Europe's darkest chapters. Jon Wertheim reports on the anti-immigrant motivation to "keep Hungary Hungarian."
Hungary paying citizens to have babies
A program in Hungary is offering cash to couples for having kids, but the reasoning for it echoes some of Europe's darkest chapters. Jon Wertheim reports on the anti-immigrant motivation to "keep Hungary Hungarian."
Some Latinos in ICE custody feel particularly vulnerable to COVID
As part of the special "Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis," CBS News interviewed detainees who fear the rapid spread of the coronavirus inside ICE facilities.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully reinstate DACA program
The order could open the program to hundreds of thousands of new applicants, including teenagers who met the age requirement after President Trump moved to end DACA
Hundreds of children denied asylum at border
Hundreds of unaccompanied minors who are seeking refuge in the U.S. have been denied asylum despite laws protecting children traveling alone from speedy deportations. CBS News is the first to report the impact of the Trump administration's expulsion policy. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain how the administration was able to suspend protection for unaccompanied minors during the coronavirus pandemic and what happens to those children once they're turned away. He also discussed a California judge's decision to extend the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency's deadline to release detained families by 10 days.
Few migrant kids being allowed to seek refuge under U.S. virus order
Border officials arrested 1,651 unaccompanied migrant children in June. Just 61 avoided being expelled, according to data obtained by CBS News.
New "public charge" immigration rule
The Trump administration is rolling out a new policy that will make it harder for some immigrants to enter and stay in the United States legally. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBSNews.com politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez, and CBS News White House producer Fin Gomez spoke to CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the impact of the "public charge" rule.
More House Democrats push for impeachment
President Trump is on vacation and Congress is in recess, but the impeachment push by some Democrats in the House is ongoing. Darren Samuelsohn, senior White House reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest, including the legal fight for some underlying materials tied to the Russia investigation.
Missisippi immigration lawyer on ICE raids
Jeremy Litton, a Mississippi immigration lawyer, tells CBSN's "Red & Blue" about the so-called "immigration triage center" he helped set up in the wake of Wednesday's massive ICE raids. Government agents detained 680 undocumented workers in what they call the largest single-state immigration raid in U.S. history.
Democrats visit Florida migrant detention center
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar visited a for-profit detention center for unaccompanied migrant children in Homestead, Florida, on Wednesday, as candidates gather in Florida for the first primary debates. CBS News correspondents Manuel Bojorquez and Ed O'Keefe have more from Florida.
Latest from the Mexico-Guatemala border
President Trump claims that the U.S. and Mexico have reached a "secret deal" to stop migration from Central America to the U.S. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Ciudad Hidalgo, on the Mexico-Guatemala border, on how Mexican immigration agents are stepping up enforcement.
Rep. Seth Moulton: We need to take on Trump
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his calls for Attorney General William Barr to resign, and how he is working to differentiate himself in a crowded Democratic primary field.
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Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources
Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
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Michigan synagogue attack was act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, officials say
Federal officials on Monday for the first time labeled the March 12 attack at Temple Israel as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
Army reviewing helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house during training flight
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home. An Army official confirmed to CBS News that it was a training flight.
DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
Fighter jets intercept plane near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
Fighter jets were scrambled over Palm Beach after a civilian plane breached restricted airspace near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, officials said.
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NFL announces what city will host the Super Bowl in 2029
The Super Bowl will return to Las Vegas in 2029 for the second time after NFL owners voted Monday to award the nation's gambling and entertainment capital the big game.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
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JetBlue raises checked bag fees as fuel costs climb amid Iran war
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Online sports betting linked to rising delinquency rates, report finds
A study from the New York Fed found that delinquency rates increased faster in states where online sports betting is legal.
Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Brent crude touches $115 a barrel, while stocks resume a losing streak
U.S. stocks swung on Monday as oil prices kept climbing because of uncertainty about when the war with Iran could end.
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Vance appears at secretive donor summit as 2028 presidential speculation grows
JD Vance headlined a closed-door gathering for the spring summit of the Rockbridge Network, a secretive donor group that Vance co-founded in 2019 during his stint as a private investor.
DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
President Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the Florida bill.
TSA absences still high at some airports, even as workers begin to get back pay
TSA staffing shortages remain far more severe than the national average, although wait times seemed to be stabilizing Monday.
Army reviewing helicopter flyby at Kid Rock's house during training flight
Kid Rock shared videos to social media that show two Army helicopters outside of his Tennessee home. An Army official confirmed to CBS News that it was a training flight.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
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States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
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Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Air Canada CEO to retire after backlash over English-only crash message
Air Canada will seek a new CEO with "the ability to communicate in French" after Rousseau's English-only condolence message about the deadly New York crash.
Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Special Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say
The forces give Trump military options in Iran, including operations that could target opening the Strait of Hormuz, take oil from Kharg Island or seize Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium, sources said.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
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Barbie Dream Fest disappoints some attendees
A Barbie Dream Fest event in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, generated backlash from attendees over its allegedly underwhelming experience. Jessica Nova, who drove in from Atlanta for the occasion, joins CBS News to recount her experience.
NYT accuses Pentagon of flouting judge's order blocking its press access policy
The New York Times says the Defense Department flouted a court order blocking it from enforcing a policy limiting press access to the Pentagon.
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Extended Interview: Stars of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Tony Award-winner André De Shields, Ken Ard, Junior LaBeija and Leiomy, who star in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
Extended Interview: Directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"
Mo Rocca sits down with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, the directors of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball."
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Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
Judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic risk label
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
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.
Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's moon mission launching this week
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts April 1 on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
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New details on Michigan attacker's activity
The FBI has labeled the March 12 attack on a Michigan synagogue as an act of terrorism inspired by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
FBI: Synagogue attack was Hezbollah-inspired
The March 12 attack on a synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, was an act of terrorism inspired by the militia group Hezbollah, federal officials said at a news conference Monday. Watch the full remarks.
Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas
The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.
Thieves grab paintings by 3 masters from Italian museum in under 3 minutes
Thieves made off with three paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse worth millions from an Italian museum in under three minutes, reports say.
Fugitive accused of killing 2 cops is shot dead after 7-month manhunt
Desmond Freeman fled into dense bushland in August last year after shooting and killing two police officers who came to search his rural home.
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Good weather predicted ahead of Artemis II launch
Forecasters are predicting good weather ahead of the scheduled, historic Artemis II moon mission on Wednesday. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins from the Kennedy Space Center with the latest on preparations.
Countdown begins for long-awaited Artemis II moon mission
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
Former NASA astronaut on Artemis II launch
A crew of four astronauts are set for liftoff on Wednesday in a mission that will take them around the moon. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins "The Takeout" to discuss the historic Artemis II effort.
Artemis II to launch this week
NASA is hoping to lift off Wednesday on its Artemis II mission that will send a four-member crew on a nine-day trip around the moon and back before splashing down off the coast of San Diego. Mark Strassmann has more.
Meet the astronauts about to make history on flight around the moon
NASA's Artemis II astronauts — three space station veterans and a Canadian rookie — stand out even in an astronaut corps full of super achievers.
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3/30: The Takeout with Major Garrett
More U.S. troops arrive in the Middle East while Trump touts Iran talks; TSA workers begin receiving paychecks, but shutdown continues.
UConn shocks Duke with last-second shot
The Final Four is set in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament after a dramatic finish in Sunday night's matchup between UConn and Duke. Scott Dochterman, college sports reporter for The Athletic, joins CBS News to preview the upcoming semifinals.
What latest deployment signals about Iran war
Sources confirmed to CBS News that the latest deployment to the Middle East includes special operation forces, like Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, in addition to thousands of Marines and Army paratroopers. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean joins to examine the move.
UConn's historic comeback against Duke
UConn downed Duke with a last-second 3-pointer to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan in the Final Four. Tony Dokoupil has more.
Anticipation grows for Artemis II moon launch
After weeks of delays, NASA is finally poised for the launch of a historic flight this week to send a crew of four astronauts on a trailblazing nine-day trip around the moon and back. Mark Strassmann has more.