Gov. Jerry Brown says National Guard is "chomping at the bit" to get to border
"It is a very logical next step to add a couple hundred more or more than that and the Guard is chomping at the bit, ready to go," said Brown
Immigration
California cities, counties resist state's efforts to oppose immigration crackdown
At least a dozen local governments have voted to either join or support the lawsuit or for resolutions opposing the state's position
Prosecuting border crossings
Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Wednesday told a group of sheriffs from border states that his goal is to prosecute everyone who crosses the border illegally. Damon Martinez, former U.S. Attorney to New Mexico and a Democratic candidate for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District, spoke to CBSN about why he thinks Sessions' idea is dangerous.
Trump administration argues cutting funding to sanctuary cities and states is legal
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments Wednesday in its appeal of a judge's ruling permanently blocking the order
Arizona sends National Guard to Mexico border
Gov. Doug Ducey sent troops to the border to back President Trump's fight against illegal immigration
Republicans return to work with Trump agenda in mind
Congress returns from spring break scrambling to compile a to-do list to satisfy a president they desperately need to be promoting their achievements
Trump on illegal immigration, crime
President Trump, speaking at what was billed as a tax reform event in West Virginia, instead launched into a speech about illegal immigrants and crime.
3 perspectives on migrant caravan story
A caravan of migrants and refugees in Mexico became a focal point of President Trump's immigration comments this week. Willis Sparks, CBSN contributor and Signal newsletter writer for GZERO Media, explains three different viewpoints on the situation.
Trump: "We are sealing up our southern border"
Texas and Arizona are sending troops to the Mexican border
Sessions orders "zero tolerance" policy on illegal border crossings
The Trump administration is stepping up its hardline stance on illegal immigration
4/5/18: CBSN Full Episode
President talks immigration at tax event; Tiger Woods stumbles in comeback tour at the 82nd Masters Tournament
Trump on Stormy Daniels
President Trump on Thursday made his first public comments about his lawyer Michael Cohen's 2016 payment of $130,000 to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Mr. Trump in 2006. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss the latest development as well as Mr. Trump's immigration rhetoric at Thursday's tax roundtable.
Trump off script
President Trump literally threw away prepared remarks Thursday at a tax roundtable in West Virginia. He opted instead to mainly focus on illegal immigration, trade and his views on Sen. Joe Manchin. Meanwhile, EPA administrator Scott Pruitt is facing criticism over several of his actions within the department. He is facing three separate audits from the EPA's inspector general. Bloomberg chief Washington correspondent Kevin Cirilli joins CBSN to break down the latest political developments.
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon on China, immigration and the cyber threat
CEO of nation's largest bank says financial firms and government should work more closely to protect financial system
Dems, GOP use immigration differently in midterms
Both the Democratic Party and Republican Party are using immigration as a midterm talking point
4/4/18: CBSN Evening News
Nation celebrates civil rights icon; One woman's shocking DNA test secret.
Trump vows "strong action today" on border security
"The Democrats stand in our way - they want people to pour into our country unchecked....CRIME!" President Trump tweeted
Trump calls to militarize border after illegal crossings hit 46-year low
The president is stepping up his tough talk on illegal immigration after slow progress on his campaign promise for a border wall
What are the migrant caravans Trump is tweeting about?
Trump has tweeted or mentioned migrant caravans multiple times over the past few days
Trump tweets spark fear in caravan of migrants
Confused coordinators of event even told group of mostly women and children they were under threat of nuclear attack
Trump's troop proposal
During a Tuesday press conference with Baltic state leaders, President Trump proposed sending troops to the southern border to stop illegal immigration. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett discusses Mr. Trump's proposal and more news out of the White House.
Trump pushes sending military to border
President Trump says he plans to send the military to guard the southern U.S. border with Mexico. This comes has he ups the rhetoric on immigration. The Washington Post's David Nakamura joins CBSN to explain.
Trump imposes production quotas for immigration judges
The DOJ said judges must complete 700 cases a year to earn a satisfactory grade
Trump: "DACA is dead"
President Trump says he will no longer support legislative efforts to protect so-called Dreamers from deportation. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins CBSN to discuss why this is on the president's mind and also covers the other top political headlines of the day.
Analyzing Trump's tweet-storm
President Trump spent a good portion of Monday morning tweeting -- touching on topics like immigration to the news media. The Hill's White House columnist Niall Stanage joins CBSN to discuss the Mr. Trump's tweets and the larger impacts they have on his legislative agenda.
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Iran says it has no plans to attend peace talks with U.S.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
8 children killed in shooting in Louisiana as father targets his family
The gunman, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children from 3 to 11 years old, police said.
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U.S. Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a tsunami alert across the region.
6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
What it could take for the U.S. to remove highly enriched uranium from Iran
The fate of the Iran war centers on highly enriched uranium, an essential ingredient for nuclear weapons. A post-Soviet-era operation that could inform a U.S. recovery mission in Iran.
How dangerous trucking companies escape their past and get back on the road
As truck traffic increases, government and industry haven't been able to stop thousands of so-called "chameleon carriers," with deadly consequences.
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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Mother, 6 kids die in central Pennsylvania house explosion
A mother and her six children died when their Central Pennsylvania home exploded and caught on fire Sunday morning, state police said.
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6 missing after U.S.-flagged ship found overturned following typhoon
An HC-130 Hercules airplane crew confirmed the identity of the vessel as the Mariana, a 145-foot U.S.-registered dry cargo vessel, officials said.
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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz and former Attorney General Eric Holder join Margaret Brennan.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Airlines cut routes in response to rising jet fuel costs amid Iran war
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
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U.S. Army sergeant's wife detained by ICE in Texas after immigration appointment
The wife of a 27-year Army sergeant was detained by ICE at an immigration appointment in Texas. He says he doesn't understand why, and "ICE is out of control right now."
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House GOP touts record fundraising haul in first three months of 2026
The National Republican Congressional Committee, House Republicans' campaign arm, is touting a record-breaking fundraising haul to start the 2026 midterm cycle, the committee chairman told CBS News.
Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
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Food stamp work rules don't increase employment, researchers say
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
New CDC pick may face "threat to follow ideology over evidence," ex-official says
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Trump signs executive order to research psychedelics for mental health
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Mom's labor turns into fight for life after 1 symptom: "I think I'm about to die"
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
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Iran says it has no plans to attend peace talks with U.S.
Iran balks at Trump's demands for a peace deal amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, as fear the war could reignite hits oil and energy markets.
Fugitive on Europe's most wanted list is captured in Mexico
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
Major earthquake off Japan's north coast prompts tsunami alert
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck off Japan's northern coast, prompting a temporary tsunami alert across the region.
Strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Caribbean Sea, U.S. military says
The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
Canada's leader describes ties to U.S. as "weaknesses that we must correct"
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said in a video address released Sunday that Canada's strong economic ties to the United States were once a strength but are now a weakness that must be corrected.
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4/19: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The purge of immigration judges; seeking accountability in trucking accidents; Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri on Broadway; portraitist Michael Shane Neal; the legacy of woodworker George Nakashima; an operatic car salesman; and Earth Day stories of advances in sustainability.
A portrait of portraitist Michael Shane Neal
Michael Shane Neal, perhaps America's greatest living portraitist, recently fulfilled a long-held ambition: to paint a living president. He talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about producing a portrait of former President Joe Biden. He also discusses "being in the zone" while painting a portrait; following in the footsteps of famed artists Everett Raymond Kinstler and John Singer Sargent; and becoming a TikTok fashion icon.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
The celebrated actors are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own.
Extended interview: Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle
In this web exclusive, actors Ayo Edebiri ("The Bear") and Don Cheadle ("Hotel Rwanda") talk with Tracy Smith about making their Broadway debuts in the revival of "Proof." They also discuss their love of live theater, and the early roles that inspired their passion for acting.
"Proof": Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway bows
Celebrated actors Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri are both making their Broadway debuts in a revival of David Auburn's Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winner "Proof," about a brilliant mathematics professor with mental-health issues, and his daughter with issues of her own. Cheadle and Edebiri talk with Tracy Smith about exploring the dynamics of a parent-child relationship, and how their off-stage relationship helps them on-stage.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
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.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
Can Allbirds take flight as an AI company?
The struggling shoe brand Allbirds announced it is exiting the footwear business and re-inventing itself as an artificial intelligence company. Max Darrow has more from San Francisco.
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Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Breeding a better bread
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Using the ocean to power data centers
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy. Correspondent David Pogue examines what Panthalassa's alternative to land-based data centers may mean.
First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
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8 kids killed in Louisiana mass shooting
Police in Shreveport, Louisiana, say Shamar Elkins killed eight children, seven of whom were his own kids, in a shooting early Sunday morning. The incident started as a domestic dispute and police say two women were also shot. Elkins was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers. Jason Allen reports.
Fugitive on Europe's most wanted list is captured in Mexico
Janos Balla, also known as Daniel Takacs, was taken into custody in the beach resort city of Cancun, officials said.
5 hurt in shooting near University of Iowa
Five people were injured Sunday in a shooting near the University of Iowa's campus in Iowa City. No arrests have been made yet.
8 kids killed in Louisiana shooting
Eight kids ranging in age from 1 to 14 were killed Sunday morning in a Shreveport, Louisiana, mass shooting. Jason Allen reports.
Police give update on Louisiana mass shooting
Officials in Louisiana held a news conference after 10 people were shot in a domestic disturbance that left eight children dead. Corporal Chris Bordelon of the Shreveport Police Department, Mayor Tom Arceneaux and Chief Wayne Smith provided updates on Sunday afternoon.
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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8 kids killed in Louisiana mass shooting
Police in Shreveport, Louisiana, say Shamar Elkins killed eight children, seven of whom were his own kids, in a shooting early Sunday morning. The incident started as a domestic dispute and police say two women were also shot. Elkins was later killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers. Jason Allen reports.
Uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks
The Trump administration announced a new round of peace talks would take place in Pakistan with Vice President JD Vance set to lead the U.S. delegation. But Iran says it isn't ready to commit to new talks, citing "Washington's excessive demands." Nikole Killion reports.
4/19/2026: Iran's HEU; One Mother's Story; Wild Concerto
First, U.S. eyes Iran's highly enriched uranium. Then, Rachel Goldberg-Polin | 60 Minutes Interview. And, turning recordings of animals into music.
4/19: CBS Weekend News
Eight kids killed in Louisiana shooting; U.S.-Iran ceasefire on shaky ground.
A day with a baby squirrel foster mom
Retired California teaching assistant Angel Barba has been a baby squirrel foster mom for the last seven years. Italy Hod reports.