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Miami Herald immigration reporter Monique O. Madan joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the immigration crisis on the border, where Madan gave an in-depth account of the conditions migrant children face at the Homestead Detention Center in Florida.
Immigration is expected to be a top issue at the first Democratic presidential debate. Ten of the 25 candidates meet in Miami, while another 10 will face off in another debate. Ed O'Keefe has the details.
A heart-wrenching photo of a father and his young daughter who drowned in the Rio Grande is showing how dangerous the journey across the southern border can be. It went viral as the conditions at migrant facilities continues to garner public attention. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from the border.
While in Florida, some of the Democratic hopefuls are spotlighting the nation's largest shelter for unaccompanied migrant children. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar visited the facility south of Miami this week. Some immigration advocates have described the conditions inside the privately run shelter as "prison-like." Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Customs and Border Patrol says about 1,900 unaccompanied minors in its care are awaiting longer term placement. Another facility that we've been covering in Clint, Texas, now faces a new lawsuit alleging unsanitary conditions. Omar Villafranca reports.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appeared visibly upset when asked to react to the photo of a migrant father and his daughter who drowned while trying to cross the Rio Grande. Pelosi said it's a "shame" the photo has become the "face of America around the world."
The 2020 presidential race is heating up ahead of part two of the first Democratic debate, which will feature former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders and eight other candidates. Ten presidential hopefuls sparred in the first part of the debate with health care, immigration and the economy among the issues discussed. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to break it all down.
Lawyers have filed an emergency motion requesting immediate access and inspections of 20 border facility sites in Texas. They said the children were held for weeks in what they call "deplorable" conditions without access to soap, clean water or adequate nutrition in a government-run facility. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates joined CBSN with more.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats will vote to pass the Senate's version of a border aid bill later Thursday afternoon. CBS News' Rebecca Kaplan has more on the latest developments from Capitol Hill.
The House passed a hotly debated border funding bill that provides around $4.6 billion to ease the crisis at the border. But it does not include guarantees of higher standards of care for detained migrant families. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
The first set of Democratic debates have wrapped up, and the candidates are looking to reshape the 2020 presidential race. During the second night of debates, former Vice President Joe Biden was the target of many attacks, especially on racial issues and his age. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN to dive into the debate.
In an interview with Manuel Bojorquez, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar addressed the conditions at a controversial detention center for migrant children in Homestead, Florida. He said they were trying to reunite children with their families as quickly as possible.
Government inspectors have revealed deplorable conditions for migrants in detention facilities. Some were held in standing room only cells for a week. Mireya Villarreal reports.
A disturbing report from the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General reveals "dangerous" levels of overcrowding at Texas migrant facilities. CBS News' Mireya Villarreal reports from Texas, and The Hill's White House columnist Niall Stanage joins CBSN with more on that and other political news.
House Democrats want top immigration officials from the Trump administration to testify this week about the crisis at the border. The lawmakers want answers about reports of dangerous and unsanitary conditions at migrant detention facilities. Ben Tracy reports.
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating an allegation of sexual assault at a Border Patrol facility for migrant children in Yuma, Arizona. The Customs and Border Protection said in a statement, "The allegations do not align with common practice at our facilities and will be fully investigated."
A new report by the Los Angeles Times is highlighting refugees from Africa who are traveling to seek asylum in the U.S. Los Angeles Times immigration reporter Molly O'Toole joins CBSN with more on her report.
Yazmin Juárez fled Guatemala with her young daughter, who later died after being held in U.S. custody. She told House lawmakers about her ordeal in emotional testimony on Wednesday. Juárez's 19-month-old daughter died after developing a respiratory infection. Watch an excerpt from the hearing.
A Guatemalan woman whose child died after being in ICE custody is suing the federal government. She testified about the conditions at the detention center where she was taken, and previously spoke to "60 Minutes." Omar Villafranca reports.
Billionaire activist Tom Steyer is officially running for president. This week, he became the newest Democrat to fight for the nomination after initially saying he wouldn't run. Steyer spoke to CBSN about immigration reform, racial injustices, reparations and health care.
Senate Democrats have introduced new legislation that would ban the government from separating families in immigration custody. Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner, a co-sponsor of that bill, spoke to CBSN's Reena Ninan about the legislation as well as next week's testimony on the Russia investigation from Robert Mueller. Warner also talked about his new bill that would force companies to disclose how they monetize social media data.
A new report issued by the House Oversight Committee reveals the impact of the Trump administration's separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border was "more harmful, traumatic, and chaotic" than previously believed. Some children were detained, away from their parents, for a full year. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN with details.
Vice President Mike Pence went to the border amid allegations that migrants are being held in squalid conditions. However, he tells a story that's different from the one being told by Democrats and some government inspectors. Mireya Villarreal reports.
A new report was released on the repercussions of separating children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. The widely condemned policy -- which Donald Trump was forced to rescind last summer -- led to the separation of more than 2,600 migrant children from their parents or legal guardians. CBS News politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez and CBS News contributor Leslie Sanchez joined CBSN to discuss the report's findings and what to expect from forthcoming ICE raids.
Protests held on Saturday in Chicago were just one of many as activists fight back against planned deportation raids, set to begin Sunday. Throughout the country, undocumented immigrants are on edge. Carter Evans reports.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a calmer and more reassuring tone.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement accused two federal agents of lying under oath regarding the mid-January shooting of a Venezuelan national in Minneapolis.
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina says he won't support the confirmation of any Fed nominee until the Justice Dept.'s investigation into chairman Jerome Powell is resolved.
Iranian students, doctors, lawyers, athletes and more have been caught up in a dragnet arresting people believed to be involved in anti-government protests.
On this Valentine's Day, a couple recalls everything they had to overcome from long distance to three cancer diagnoses over their nearly 20-year marriage.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a calmer and more reassuring tone.
Interest in matchmakers is rising as Gen Z disenchantment with dating apps grows, experts say.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
The inflation reading, the lowest since May 2025, shows grocery, gas and rent prices are cooling.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a calmer and more reassuring tone.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
The FAA imposed a surprise flight ban over El Paso earlier this week amid disagreements within the U.S. government over the use of a high-energy laser against drones at the border.
The filing includes new renderings of the new East Wing, relative to other buildings close to the ballroom and from vantage points near the U.S. Capitol, Jefferson Memorial and points around the White House campus.
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
Twenty one states in the U.S. have confirmed cases of measles.
The Trump administration's new discounted drug platform isn't a game-changer for consumers, health care experts said.
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Iranian students, doctors, lawyers, athletes and more have been caught up in a dragnet arresting people believed to be involved in anti-government protests.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear the Trump administration would stick to its guns on policy, but offered a calmer and more reassuring tone.
The U.S. women's curling team was surprised to learn that their defeat of Canada marked an Olympic first.
Kendall Coyne Schofield scored twice and top-seeded United States routed Olympic host Italy 6-0 in a lopsided, festive and sometimes chippy women's hockey quarterfinal at the Milan Cortina Games.
In a shocking twist at the 2026 Winter Olympics, American figure skater Ilia Malinin didn't make it to the podium after falling twice during the free skate. Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov took home the gold.
"Sinners" cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw says she doesn't want the audience to notice her work because "you wanna make it so good it feels like a dream." The Oscar nominee is the first woman of color nominated in the cinematography category and only the fourth woman ever. It's the only Oscars craft category never won by a woman. She talks about her career journey to this historic moment.
Constance Zimmer, who stars in the new season of "The Lincoln Lawyer," talks about how she channels her powerful character in the series and why it's important for her to always make her characters relatable.
James Van Der Beek, known for starring in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the beloved actor's career.
Katie Holmes and Busy Philipps are among the "Dawson's Creek" cast members sharing memories of James Van Der Beek after his death at age 48.
James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," has died at age 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media. Carter Evans has more on his life and career.
If you've been on social media this week, you've likely seen an ominous warning about artificial intelligence in your feed: "Something big is happening." An essay from the CEO of an AI company, Matt Shumer, likens the current moment to February 2020, right before the start of COVID. Nate Soares, co-author of "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," joins to discuss.
Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."
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.
The Federal Trade Commission sent a letter to Tim Cook one day after President Trump circulated a report raising questions about Apple News' practices.
The messaging platform WhatsApp says Russia has "attempted to fully block" its service inside the country, "to drive people to a state-owned surveillance app."
The Winter Olympics in Milan need artificial snow due to climate change and warmer weather. Athletes say man-made snow makes terrain more difficult and unpredictable. Rob Marciano reports on its impact.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The FBI and sheriff's department have been investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, for nearly two weeks.
The FBI is now calling the "subject" in the surveillance video of Nancy Guthrie's front porch a suspect. The agency has also released its first description of the 84-year-old's alleged kidnapper. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the details.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the results that investigators have received from DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case so far haven't led to a suspect.
Mary Kay Heese, 17, was found stabbed to death in a field in March 1969. Fifty-five years later, a suspect was arrested — someone who had been on investigators' radar for decades.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is using a third-party lab to process DNA in the Nancy Guthrie case rather than leaning on the FBI in Quantico. Sheriff Chris Nanos explained the decision to CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti.
NASA and SpaceX launched a new mission to the International Space Station with four crew members on board to replace the team that returned last month due to a medical issue with one member. Mark Strassmann has more.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
NASA and SpaceX say they have completed their final reviews and are ready to launch a crewed mission to the International Space Station on Friday. Retired NASA astronaut Leroy Chiao joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket carrying classified Space Force payloads suffered a booster problem but apparently made an otherwise "nominal" ascent to space, the company said.
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
Two New Yorkers bring their business to Florida to introduce the sunshine state to Big Apple food staples. Plus, a powerful story from David Begnaud about a mother-son duo who are using their life experience to help others.
Activity at Nancy Guthrie's home on Friday included pool maintenance in her backyard. Earlier in the week, a delivery driver accidentally tried to drop off a pizza at the front door. Former FBI special agent Jeff Harp and former FBI supervisory special agent Dennis Franks join CBS News to discuss.
Federal authorities are offering a $100,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest of the possible kidnapper or something that would lead to Nancy Guthrie's location. Former New York City police detective Herman Weisberg, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Retired FBI hostage negotiator and special agent Chip Massey joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
For the past 33 years, Joe DiTore has really delivered for people in Demarest, New Jersey, both in their mailboxes and their personal lives. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."