Details on the "Alligator Alcatraz" facility
President Trump toured Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center on Tuesday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro reports on the specifics of the facility.
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Protests outside "Alligator Alcatraz" site
President Trump toured the new Florida migrant holding facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday as protestors stood outside. The complex also faces legal challenges from environmentalists. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the latest, while Manuel Bojorquez has more details from Ochopee.
Why Trump is touting "Alligator Alcatraz"
President Trump is in Florida on Tuesday to tour the new migrant holding facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest from Ochopee, while Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details on the new complex.
Trump to visit "Alligator Alcatraz"
President Trump will attend the opening of a migrant detention center adapted in the Florida Everglades and dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has the latest details from Ochopee.
New Tennessee immigration laws
New immigration laws in Tennessee create sweeping criminal penalties for anyone who provides shelter to an undocumented immigrant. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.
DOJ sues L.A. over sanctuary city policies
The Justice Department sued Los Angeles and its mayor, Karen Bass, over its sanctuary city policies Monday. In a statement, the DOJ argued these policies "interfere with the federal government's enforcement of its immigration laws." CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Court to consider Trump use of Alien Enemies Act
The Fifth Circuit Court of Federal Appeals is hearing arguments Monday over the legality of the Trump administration invoking the 18th-century law known as the Alien Enemies Act in an effort to deport migrants from the United States. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
ICE detains more non-criminals, new data analysis shows
More than half the people ICE has detained under President Trump have no criminal conviction, while roughly 8% were convicted of violent crimes, an analysis of new data by CBS News finds.
Supreme Court, in birthright citizenship case, limits use of universal injunctions
The court ruled that universal injunctions issued by lower courts likely exceed the authority Congress has granted them.
Future of birthright citizenship now uncertain
Since Friday's Supreme Court's ruling did not directly address the issue of birthright citizenship, it leaves hundreds of thousands of families in the U.S. in legal limbo. Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
Lawyers: Medical care for migrants ignored
In Los Angeles, immigration lawyers told CBS News they are receiving an increased number of calls about medical needs not being met at immigration detention centers. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia lawyers' concerns
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia are fighting to keep him in federal custody amid concerns the U.S. could deport him again. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Ted Cruz on nationwide injunctions ruling
The Supreme Court handed President Trump a major victory on Friday by issuing a ruling that limits judges' ability to rein in his executive orders. Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia asks to remain in federal custody, and Justice Dept. agrees
The U.S. agreed to a request by Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys that his release order be delayed through July 16.
Men sentenced in 2022 truck tragedy that killed 53 migrants
Fifty-three migrants died in the back of an unairconditioned truck in 2022, marking the deadliest smuggling incident at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Supreme Court ruling could affect migrants
The Supreme Court ruling limiting nationwide injunctions could affect how migrants are affected by the Trump administration's immigration policies. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Texas hikes tuition for undocumented students
Undocumented college students in Texas will now have to pay out-of-state tuition beginning in the fall. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the details.
Trump administration sues Maryland judges
The Trump administration filed a lawsuit earlier this week against all 15 federal judges in Maryland over an order blocking migrant removals. The administration is accusing the state's federal judges of issuing "unlawful and anti-Democratic" orders. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Lawyers' bleak description of L.A. ICE centers
Immigration lawyers are describing ICE detention centers in Los Angeles as "inhumane" and a "ticking time bomb" with limited access to food and water and extreme temperatures. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
FBI shifts agents back to counterrorism threats
Some FBI agents are being redirected back to counterterrorism after being switched to President Trump's immigration crackdown. Scott MacFarlane reports it is because of potential threats from Iran, and it comes after the administration had let go many of the government's counterterrorism experts.
Trump admin. sues every federal judge in Maryland over immigration order
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland, ratcheting up a fight with the federal judiciary over President Trump's executive powers.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in jail for now
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the undocumented Maryland father mistakenly deported to El Salvador, will remain in jail while attorneys argue whether he should be deported or released. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest.
Abrego Garcia to stay in jail as lawyers spar over potential deportation
Lawyers for Abrego Garcia and federal prosecutors met in court in Nashville on Wednesday for a hearing to discuss the conditions of his release.
Florida's plan for "Alligator Alcatraz"
Florida plans to build an immigration detention center in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," state officials said. CBS News Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Judicial nominee Bove denies allegation he told lawyers to ignore court orders
Federal appeals court nominee Emil Bove, denying a whistleblower's account, says he never told DOJ attorneys to ignore court orders.
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Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy said that after his exchange with the president, he passed a note to Steve Witkoff, saying he would consider changing his war powers vote.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
White nationalist groups are now recruiting young women
United Youth, a white nationalist organization that oversees groups for young men across the country, now has the first known women's group, Young Columbia.
Powerful earthquakes strike Venezuela, hundreds dead or injured
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.
Supreme Court lets Trump strip deportation protections from Syrians, Haitians
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
Judge blocks Trump executive order on mail-in voting
President Trump signed an executive order in March requiring the creation of a list of U.S. citizens eligible to vote in each state and imposing stricter mail-in ballot rules.
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Oil prices keep dropping as Oman rules out Strait of Hormuz "transit fees"
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.
Poland's deputy prime minister warns of possible Russian "false flag operation"
Poland's deputy prime minister tells CBS News he "wouldn't exclude the Russians doing some kind of false flag operation" to justify an attack on NATO.
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Trump, conservatives' obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
Apple hikes Mac and iPad prices amid soaring chip costs
The price hikes affected multiple Apple products, including the MacBook Neo, which increased from $599 to $699.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
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Apple hikes Mac and iPad prices amid soaring chip costs
The price hikes affected multiple Apple products, including the MacBook Neo, which increased from $599 to $699.
Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Supreme Court sides with Monsanto in case over cancer risks from weedkiller
The Supreme Court ruled that Monsanto cannot be held liable under state laws for failing to warn consumers about the alleged cancer risks of its weedkiller Roundup on its label.
Fed's preferred inflation gauge hits 3-year high
Inflation continued to rise in May, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising at an annual rate of 4.1%.
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that 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.
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Trump, conservatives' obsession with SAVE America Act drives Congress into standoff
The president and his conservative allies have stymied other legislation as they unsuccessfully try to pass a voting regulations bill that lacks even simple majority support in the Senate.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with knife or razor, parks official says
National Park Service official Frank Lands also said at least 70 fence post tops were thrown in to the Reflecting Pool.
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Cassidy says he passed a note to Witkoff during heated Trump meeting
Sen. Bill Cassidy said that after his exchange with the president, he passed a note to Steve Witkoff, saying he would consider changing his war powers vote.
Judge blocks Trump executive order on mail-in voting
President Trump signed an executive order in March requiring the creation of a list of U.S. citizens eligible to vote in each state and imposing stricter mail-in ballot rules.
Supreme Court lets Trump strip deportation protections from Syrians, Haitians
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
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Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
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.
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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Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Are deadly heat waves driving Europeans to embrace air conditioning?
Only 20% European homes have AC, compared to 90% in the U.S., but as the climate changes, that vast gulf may be set to shrink.
Poland's deputy prime minister warns of possible Russian "false flag operation"
Poland's deputy prime minister tells CBS News he "wouldn't exclude the Russians doing some kind of false flag operation" to justify an attack on NATO.
Venezuela quake survivors describe devastation: "Everything collapsed"
A Caracas resident told CBS News that he "started to pray" when he felt the first earthquake hit Venezuela.
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Oil prices keep dropping as Oman rules out Strait of Hormuz "transit fees"
With the U.S.-Iran agreement appearing to hold, Oman rules out future Strait of Hormuz "transit fees" and oil prices continue their fall.
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Entertainment
New NYT reporting on Taylor Swift's wedding
The New York Times is reporting that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might tie the knot at Madison Square Garden. She has reportedly booked out the arena for the Fourth of July weekend, the rumored wedding date.
Taylor Swift wedding venue speculation fueled by MSG permit
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Essential American songs of last 250 years
For the United States' 250th birthday, Sunday Morning asked dozens of notable Americans, from Jason Alexander and Ken Burns to Misty Copeland, what they considered to be our country's essential songs. This is the Essential American Songbook: 90 contributors and 250 songs. Here's a sample.
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.
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.
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Big Tech is all in on AI. Now all they need is customers.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
IBM unveils tech for higher-performance chips that 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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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Influencer faces possible execution in Dubai after allegedly fatally stabbing man
U.K. influencer Brooke George says a man she met online repeatedly assaulted her in the UAE, according to an advocacy group. Now she's facing possible execution for allegedly stabbing him to death.
Prosecutors drop Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge
New York prosecutors said they are dropping a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein instead of trying him for a fourth time.
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.
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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.
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.
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Israel denies claim of pullback from Lebanon
Israel is denying a Reuters report that Israel had pulled some of its troops back from southern Lebanon. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Cassidy sheds new light on heated Trump meeting
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he decided not to continue supporting the Democrat-led effort to restrict President Trump's war powers in Iran after receiving a briefing at the White House. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Early details on deadly Venezuela earthquakes
At least 164 people were killed when two 7+ magnitude earthquakes struck Venezuela Thursday night. The death toll is likely to rise as crews race to access devastated areas. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports on the damage and Ross Stein, lecturer in geophysics at Stanford University, joins with analysis.
Supreme Court rulings on 2 immigration cases
The Supreme Court handed down rulings on two major immigration cases Thursday. One paves the way for the Trump administration to revive a restrictive immigration policy on asylum, while the other lets the president strip deportation protections from Syrians and Haitians. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has a breakdown of the decisions.
Mullin, DeLauro spar over immigration tactics
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin screamed at Connecticut Democratic Rep. Rosa DeLauro during a House panel hearing over the Trump administration's immigration policies, including the separation of families during detention and deportation proceedings.