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Rep. Beto O'Rourke's bill to end family separations
Texas Democratic Congressman Beto O'Rourke tells CBSN's Elaine Quijano that he's introducing a measure to prevent children from being separated from their parents at the U.S. southern border. O'Rourke appeared on Monday's "Red and Blue."
Republicans condemn separating immigrant families as outrage grows
The outcry over the administration's "zero tolerance" policy that leads to children being separated has been bipartisan
Beto O'Rourke on immigrant family separation
Rep. Beto O'Rourke, D-Texas, condemned the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their parents when families attempt to enter the country illegally. "This is unprecedented, it's inhumane, and we have to make sure it's un-American," he told CBSN's Elaine Quijano. Watch more of O'Rourke's interview tonight on "Red & Blue" at 9 p.m. ET.
Nielsen defends family separation in heated White House briefing
"The children are not being used as a pawn. We are trying to protect the children," Nielsen said
Cruz says all who saw images of children pulled from parents "were horrified"
"This has to stop," he told reporters Monday, and is introducing a bill to mandate that migrant children stay with their parents
CBS News poll: Two-thirds say separating families "unacceptable"
Sixty-seven percent of Americans call it unacceptable to separate children from parents who've been caught trying to enter the U.S. illegally
New images of Texas detention facility released
Protesters gathered outside the facility Sunday where teens who entered the country without adults are being held
Migrants held in cages at Texas facility
The battle over the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy on immigration is intensifying with lawmakers in both parties condemning it as cruel and inhumane. The administration is being accused of punishing undocumented children by separating them from their parents. CBS News' Gayle King and David Begnaud report from McAllen, Texas.
Migrant children housed in tent cities
A newly-opened tent city along the Texas border is at the heart of the national immigration debate. The Trump administration announced the creation of the temporary housing facility for unaccompanied immigrant minors at the Tornillo port of entry last week. Each tent holds about 20 kids. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
Border patrol on "zero tolerance" controversy
Manny Padilla, chief of the Rio Grande Valley Sector of Customs and Border Protection, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the controversy surrounding the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy on immigration. Padilla is responsible for the busiest area of illegal crossings in the country and for implementing the policy. Padilla tells Gayle King that parents separated from their children who were confused is due to "misinformation."
Trump blames Democrats for family separation
President Trump still blames Democrats for his administration's new immigration strategy to separate families that cross the U.S. border illegally. Lawmakers in both parties oppose the current policy and are looking for ways to change it. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
DHS Secretary Nielsen speaks to sheriffs
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen speaks about the immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border and children being separated from their parents. She insists that it is not part of the administration's policy.
Families separated at the border
There is growing outrage at the Trump administration's policy of pursuing criminal prosecutions against all immigrants who cross into the U.S. illegally and separating more than 1,900 children from their parents at the border. CBS News correspondent Alex Wagner joins CBSN to discuss what she saw at the border and the effects of the policy on young children who are detained.
Sessions on "zero tolerance" policy
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said despite the administration's "zero tolerance" policy, the Trump White House doesn't "want to separate parents from their children." CBS News correspondents Paula Reid, David Begnaud and Mireya Villareal join CBSN with more on the policy which has sparked widespread outcry over the handling of children at the border.
Trump blames Dems for immigration issues
During a meeting with the National Space Council at the White House on Monday, President Trump once again placed blame on Democrats for the country's immigration problems.
Congress has no fix in the works for separation of families
Informal back-channel conversations are ongoing among aides in both parties about possibly finding a resolution
Poll: Most Americans oppose immigrant family separation
According to a Quinnipiac University poll, two-thirds of Americans oppose separating immigrant children from their families
Photographer reveals story behind image of crying child at border
"As a father myself, it was very difficult for me to see these families detained," Getty's John Moore says
5 killed in SUV crash during pursuit in Texas
Twelve people were ejected from the vehicle when it rolled over Sunday, officials say
Sessions, Nielsen defend "zero tolerance" policy amid immigration outcry
Both Sessions and Nielsen called on Congress to craft legislation to handle outstanding issues at the U.S.-Mexico border
DHS Sec. Kirstjen Nielsen denies family separation policy exists, blames media
"If you are seeking asylum for your family, there is no reason to break the law and illegally cross between ports of entry," claimed Nielsen
U.N. rights chief: Trump admin. migrant policy "unconscionable"
High Commissioner for Human Rights calls Trump admin policy child abuse, citing U.S. medical group's warning
Gayle King on undocumented families at border
Gayle King joins "CBS This Morning" from McAllen, Texas, to discuss her reporting and the controversy surrounding the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy that separates undocumented children from their parents.
Dan Pfeiffer on "zero tolerance," Democrats
One of former President Barack Obama's longest-serving advisers is offering his strategy to help Democrats retake the White House. Dan Pfeiffer, communications director for the 2008 Obama campaign, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the controversy surrounding the Trump administration's policy to separate migrant families at the border, and Pfeiffer's new book, "Yes We (Still) Can: Politics in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and Trump."
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Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" as more Marines head toward Middle East
The Iran war is nearing the three-week mark as about 2,200 more U.S. Marines and three more warships are headed toward the region, two U.S. officials say.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any other information.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
U.S. sues Harvard, alleging it failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Joseph Duggar of "19 Kids and Counting" appears in court on child abuse charges
Joseph Duggar's arrest comes almost five years after his older brother Josh Duggar was convicted of downloading child sexual abuse images.
5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Hawaii flooding prompts evacuation orders for more than 4,000 people
Honolulu officials said the Wahiawa dam is failing or expected to fail soon and residents nearby should evacuate.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Getting ready to fly? Here are 3 ways to track TSA wait times.
Security lines are stretching up to 2 hours at some airports amid TSA staffing shortages. Here's how to check wait times before you leave.
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled across the U.S.
A pharmaceutical company issued the recall after receiving complaints of "gel-like mass and black particles" in the product, the FDA said.
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Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Senate fails to advance DHS funding bill for 5th time, with no deal in sight
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor's death
Two former Louisville police officers were facing civil rights charges in connection with the 2020 shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
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U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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Transcript: Namazi, Shargi, Carstens, on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
Transcript: Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Roger Carstens, Neda Sharghi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 22, 2026
Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger
Siamak Namazi, who was released from Iran's Evin prison in 2023, said "it's important" that President Trump "hears that there are innocent Americans being held like we were as political pawns."
Are the Trump administration's efforts to lower oil and gas prices working?
With gas closing in on $4 a gallon, the Trump administration is pulling multiple levers to tame energy prices. The results have been mixed.
Exclusive
U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
Mexican president says citizen deaths in U.S. custody "can't be happening"
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday condemned the deaths of three Mexican nationals in ICE custody this year.
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CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris dies at age 86
Action star Chuck Norris has died at age 86, his family announced Friday. CBS News' Mugo Odigwe reports.
Taylor Frankie Paul mugshot emerges
Reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul's booking photo for an apparent incident in 2023 has emerged. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner joins with more details.
Chuck Norris, action icon and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 86
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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Jury finds Elon Musk liable for misleading investors during Twitter purchase
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter's stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
White House unveils AI framework for Congress
The White House unveiled a national framework for how it wants Congress to address concerns about artificial intelligence. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss the outline and AI concerns.
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.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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5 more defendants plead guilty in Feeding Our Future fraud scheme
Five people who were charged in connection to the Feeding Our Future scheme pleaded guilty to wire fraud this week.
Bodycam video of Justin Timberlake's DWI arrest to be released
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Justice Department subpoenas James Comey
Federal prosecutors in Miami subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey as part of a probe into Obama-era intelligence officials, two sources familiar with the investigation tell CBS News. Jake Rosen reports.
"American Nightmare" survivor Denise Huskins' new discovery exposes victim privacy loophole in California law
The failure to protect explicit case evidence in Denise Huskins' kidnapping and sexual assault case is driving reform at the State Capitol. New developments exposed a little-known gap in state law that could expose videos of sexual assault victims.
Derrick Thompson sentenced to nearly 59 years in prison
Several Minnesota families saw justice served on Thursday morning after five young women were killed in a high-speed crash two summers ago in Minneapolis.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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Border czar Homan on Capitol Hill amid DHS fight
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said border czar Tom Homan will be back on Capitol Hill on Friday night to continue talks with Democrats about funding the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Ret. Gen. Joseph Votel on NATO and Iran war
NATO countries have so far rejected President Trump's call for help with the Strait of Hormuz. Ret. Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joins to discuss.
Trump lashes out at NATO over Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Friday called NATO allies "cowards" for declining to send troops to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
Sources: Pentagon preps for possible troops in Iran
Sources tell CBS News that the Pentagon is preparing detailed plans for a possible U.S. ground force deployment in Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more from Tel Aviv, Israel.
Trump: "We don't need" the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump on Friday said the U.S. does not need the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil passes, and said other nations "will have to get involved." CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.