Fear of immigration raids turns California community into ghost town
Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
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ICE raids bring city to standstill
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Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 10, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 10, 2025.
Rep. Gonzales discusses ICE arrests
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he's "encouraged" to see a ramp-up in immigration enforcement. As data shows many people detained by ICE only have minor criminal records, he said "traffic violations don't excite me as much" as arresting murderers and dangerous convicted criminals — whom he called the "worst of the worst."
Transcript: Sen. Mark Kelly on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 10, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 10, 2025.
Sen. Kelly talks immigration, Putin summit
Sen. Mark Kelly tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he believes former President Joe Biden's handling of the border wasn't working, but President Trump's immigration crackdown has "swung drastically in another direction." He also says Mr. Trump "should've extracted something" from Russia before agreeing to meet with Vladimir Putin.
L.A. labor force concerns after immigration raids
Los Angeles officials said they are considering "all legal options" following this week's controversial immigration raid dubbed "operation Trojan Horse." Experts are fearful for the future of the state's economy if immigration enforcements continue to saw apart its workforce.
Naturalization ceremony held at Wrigley Field
Nearly 1,000 people were sworn in as U.S. citizens in a naturalization ceremony at Chicago's Wrigley Field this week. Suzanne Le Mignot has the story.
A grassroots effort is underway to monitor ICE operations in Southern California
Home Depots have become a hotbed for immigration raids in recent months, so residents have vowed to remain a constant presence at dozens of locations across Los Angeles County.
Court battles escalate over immigration raids
The Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration is facing renewed backlash after an immigration raid at a Home Depot parking lot in Los Angeles called operation "Trojan Horse." Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the escalating court battles over the raids.
Appeals court tosses contempt order in case over Venezuelans sent to El Salvador
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ruled in April that probable cause existed to find the Trump administration in criminal contempt over its removal of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Noem gives update on immigration arrests
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference in Chicago on efforts to arrest undocumented immigrants with alleged criminal records. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Judge issues temporary restraining order on "Alligator Alcatraz" construction
The temporary restraining order will put a pause on any construction projects, including lighting, paving, excavation, and fencing.
Trump calls for new census
President Trump is calling on the Department of Commerce to work on a new census that excludes undocumented immigrants. Hansi Lo Wang, a correspondent at NPR, joins "CBS News Mornings" with more.
DOJ asks high court to stop restrictions on Southern California immigration stops
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to stay a lower court's order blocking immigration stops in Southern California.
"Trojan Horse" immigration raid detains 16
A federal immigration operation was conducted at another Southern California Home Depot on Wednesday with Border Patrol agents pouring out of a Penske truck. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more on the raid. Plus, CBS News Confirmed data journalist Julia Ingram digs into the data on sanctuary cities and Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.
"Alligator Alcatraz" environmental concerns
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether the Florida migrant detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" by the Trump administration is violating environmental laws. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
New Indiana migrant facility to open
A new migrant facility modeled after Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" is set to open in Indiana, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed. It has been dubbed the "Speedway Slammer," referencing the state's ties to car racing. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details.
New deportation orders for Border Patrol
Border Patrol agents have new orders to stop deporting migrants under President Trump's asylum ban, which he signed earlier this year. The directive comes after a federal court limited the president's order last week. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Rep. Mike Flood faces heated town hall
Republican Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska faced a fiery crowd of constituents at a town hall Monday night in his home state. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Noem says "Alligator Alcatraz" to be model for ICE state-run detention centers
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says possible new locations include Arizona, Nebraska and Louisiana.
DHS wants more "Alligator Alcatraz" centers
The Department of Homeland Security is hoping to use Florida's so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" as a model for similar facilities, with sites in Arizona, Nebraska, and Louisiana already being looked at as options. Nicole Sganga reports.
Noem: "Alligator Alcatraz" to be a model
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tells CBS News she wants to see more state-run detention centers like Florida's so-called "Alligator Alcatraz." CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Noem touts "Alligator Alcatraz" as example
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem told CBS News that she hopes to launch more detention centers like "Alligator Alcatraz." Nicole Sganga has more details.
Wife of Marine veteran released from ICE detention after 2 months
"I feel like a mom again," Paola Clouatre tells CBS News after she was released from ICE custody this week. Her husband, a Marine Corps veteran, has been fighting since May to bring her home.
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes kill at least 164 people in Venezuela
The country's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump's Iran war powers as key Republicans shift
The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump's power to wage war against Iran, a victory for Senate GOP leadership — and a shift from one day earlier.
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Oil prices near pre-war levels as shipping ramps up in Strait of Hormuz
With the U.S.-Iran agreement appearing to hold, Oman rules out future Strait of Hormuz "transit fees" and oil prices continue their fall.
250 essential American songs to mark nation's birthday
What are the essential American songs? Ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, we asked that question to Sunday Morning's familiar faces, from performers to artists and writers to community leaders.
Military requiring flu vaccines for recruits as Air Force base deals with outbreak
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, tells Cassidy to sit down
President Trump met with Republican senators soon after canceling plans to sign bipartisan housing affordability legislation at the Capitol.
Trump admin. asks Congress for $88B in supplemental funds for Iran war, other needs
The Trump administration on Wednesday sent Congress a long-awaited supplemental funding package to help cover the cost of the Iran war.
Air Canada flight diverted to Boston airport due to "incapacitated" pilot
An Air Canada flight out of Newark, New Jersey was forced to divert and land at Boston's Logan Airport after the pilot became "incapacitated," Massachusetts State Police said.
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6-alarm fire destroys old industrial building in Allentown, Pennsylvania
A massive fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania, forced nearby residents to evacuate their homes Wednesday night.
Military requiring flu vaccines for recruits as Air Force base deals with outbreak
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
Appeals court rejects Trump administration's bid for Michigan's voter rolls
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit is the first appeals court to weigh in on the Trump administration's attempts to obtain sensitive voter information from 30 states and D.C.
Trump has testy meeting with GOP senators, telling Cassidy to sit down
President Trump met with Republican senators soon after canceling plans to sign bipartisan housing affordability legislation at the Capitol.
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IBM unveils tech for chips it says pack performance leap, use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
Snap sued over rape of minor who met adult attacker via Snapchat
The parents of a girl who was raped when she was 12 years old by an adult stranger she connected to via Snapchat have sued its parent company, Snap, and the attacker, in Missouri state court.
Some states want to regulate prediction markets. Should the feds let them?
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has sued nine states to block them from regulating prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
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Trump to ask Congress to make 15% ethanol-gas blend permanent
E15 is usually only available part of the year to help ease high gas prices under a waiver from the EPA.
Can Slate's $24,950 electric pickup truck win over EV skeptics?
Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate's EV pickup sells for about half the cost of a typical new vehicle. But car experts say its unconventional design may be a hurdle.
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Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Senate rejects measure to restrict Trump's Iran war powers as key Republicans shift
The Senate late Wednesday rejected a measure aimed at restricting President Trump's power to wage war against Iran, a victory for Senate GOP leadership — and a shift from one day earlier.
Military requiring flu vaccines for recruits as Air Force base deals with outbreak
All military branches began requiring recruits to get flu vaccines earlier this month, an exception to Pete Hegseth's decision to lift the military's vaccine mandate, a Pentagon official said.
CBS News poll finds more oppose than favor data centers in their area
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
Espaillat's loss a political earthquake for House Dems, Hispanic caucus
Five-term incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat was defeated in the Democratic primary Tuesday night in a stunning upset by political newcomer and democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier.
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Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
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Oil prices near pre-war levels as shipping ramps up in Strait of Hormuz
With the U.S.-Iran agreement appearing to hold, Oman rules out future Strait of Hormuz "transit fees" and oil prices continue their fall.
Trump-backed candidate declared winner of Colombia's presidential runoff
Abelardo de la Espriella, a millionaire political newcomer, has been declared Colombia's next president.
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes kill at least 164 people in Venezuela
Venezuela's acting president said the death toll from powerful twin earthquakes was likely to rise, as USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
Trump admin. asks Congress for $88B in supplemental funds for Iran war, other needs
The Trump administration on Wednesday sent Congress a long-awaited supplemental funding package to help cover the cost of the Iran war.
TV host sorry for slamming player for leaving World Cup for baby's birth
France Pierron described childbirth as "a disgusting moment, excuse me, where the dad is useless" during a TV appearance.
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Clive Davis biographer remembers music icon
Record label executive and starmaker Clive Davis died at 94 on Monday. His influence spans genres and decades. Music critic and Davis biographer Anthony DeCurtis reflects on the life and legacy of Clive Davis.
Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
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IBM unveils tech for chips it says pack performance leap, use much less power
IBM has raised the curtain on semiconductor technology it says could deliver computer chips with 50 percent better performance while dramatically lowering power consumption.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.
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.
Meta creating prediction market app, NYT says
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which allow people to bet on nearly anything, are big business, and Meta is hoping to get in on the action, according to a new report from the New York Times. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
CBS News poll finds more oppose than favor data centers in their area
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
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Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
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.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
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.
Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
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Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
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Searches conducted in NYPD bribery probe
The FBI, NYPD and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York carried out searches across New York City Wednesday as part of a bribery investigation into current and former members of the NYPD. The searches stem from an ongoing investigation into the conduct of former NYPD chief of department Jeffrey Maddrey, a source says. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Trump-linked firm is lobbying for pardons
Mo Strategies, a firm linked to President Trump, is lobbying for pardons, according to a CBS News investigation. CBS News' Gabe Kaminsky has more.
Eric Adams' former chief of staff arrested
Frank Carone, the former chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested as part of a federal bribery probe, sources say. Meanwhile, the FBI and NYPD are investigating former NYPD officials for bribery. CBS News' Anna Shecter has more.
Vegas murder solved 20 years after man strangled with phone cord
DNA testing has identified a suspect in the 2005 murder of Daniel Zeisler in Las Vegas, according to a forensic lab.
TSA seizes illegal drones by World Cup arenas
Despite repeated warnings, many drone operators are allegedly violating flight restrictions near World Cup sites, the TSA says. Meanwhile, more drones are being integrated into the U.S. national airspace and military operations. Drone expert Tombo Jones joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to comment on drone technology.
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
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There's a search for survivors after a pair of earthquakes rocked Venezuela. Plus, President Trump clashes with some Republican senators. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Heavy damage in Venezuela after earthquakes
Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday, the first measuring a magnitude of 7.2 and the second 7.5. The country's acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, declared a state of emergency. Videos show the heavy damage in the capital of Caracas as rescue crews look for survivors.
Back-to-back powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela
Two strong earthquakes hit west of Venezuela's capital on Wednesday. Scientists are estimating high casualties and extensive damage. BBC News' Vanessa Silva has the latest from Caracas.
Previewing U.S. World Cup match against Turkey
The USMNT will take on Turkey Thursday in its final group stage match before heading to the knockout round. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports from the team's base camp in California.
U.S. aims to break AI reliance on China
The U.S. is trying to break the West's reliance on Chinese artificial intelligence supply chains with an international accord called Pax Silica. Its goal is to shore up supplies of essential components used in high-end computer chips, which power advanced AI models. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.