Trump empowers deportation agents to target migrants allowed into U.S. legally
The far-reaching move empowers federal immigration agencies to target a population of migrants who came to the U.S. with the government's permission.
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What happens next with Trump birthright order
The judge who blocked President Trump's order to end birthright citizenship has put a 14-day restraining order in place while the Justice Department has vowed to "vigorously defend President Trump's [executive order.]" CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
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Trump officials closing immigration offices Biden set up in Latin America
The offices were designed to give migrants legal immigration options and dissuade them from crossing the U.S. southern border illegally.
Is the Justice Department's memo unusual?
CBS News obtained a Justice Department memo directing local authorities to enact the Trump administration's immigration policies. Former federal prosecutor and independent counsel Scott Fredericksen tells "The Daily Report" that the memo reflects a "major change."
Trump closes immigration offices abroad
At the direction of President Trump, about 1,500 troops are being deployed to the southern border with increased operations to block illegal immigrant crossings set to start in the coming days. Meanwhile, his administration is closing immigration offices former President Joe Biden opened in Latin America. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
DHS authorizes federal law enforcement to implement Trump's immigration policies
The directive allows federal law enforcement agents to carry out immigration-related enforcement actions that are usually reserved for officials under DHS.
The key executive orders Trump signed
President Trump signed more executive orders on Thursday. Meanwhile, one of the first actions he took is already being blocked. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson explains the legal barrier.
Democrats help pass Laken Riley Act
A bill expanding the federal government's mandate to detain immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally is expected to be the first measure President Trump signs into law in his new term. The Republican-led measure cleared the House and Senate with bipartisan support in both chambers. Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, and Jasmine Wright, reporter for NOTUS, join "America Decides" to further discuss.
Catholic bishop on Trump immigration policy
A growing number of Catholic Church leaders are criticizing President Trump's immigration crackdown. Bishop Mark J. Seitz, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration, joins "America Decides" to discuss his opposition to some of Trump's recent moves.
Trump orders troops to border
At least 1,500 active-duty troops were ordered to deploy to the U.S.-Mexico border to help enforce President Trump's immigration orders, the White House says. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
DEA, ATF agents could help deport people
The Trump administration may be trying to grow the number of officers who can carry out immigration raids and help deport undocumented immigrants. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
Memo to border officials on asylum
A government memo obtained by CBS News calls for border officials to comply with the Trump administration's orders on deportations without asylum hearings. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Hearing on suits over Trump birthright order
A federal judge on Thursday will hear arguments on a bid to block President Trump's order to revoke birthright citizenship in the United States. The case was brought by attorneys general in Washington, Arizona, Illinois and Oregon. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Understanding ICE raids
Former ICE Director John Sandweg, who served in the Obama administration, explains what possible ICE raids might look like and how far agent authority really extends - especially as local jurisdictions consider non-compliance.
Trump's immigration policy impact on farmers
American farmers are bracing for changes under President Trump's immigration policy, as nearly half of the U.S.' farmworkers are thought to be undocumented. CBS News' Nancy Chen spoke with farmers about the potential impact.
Pastor on Trump and bishop's interaction
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde says she will continue to pray for President Trump after he lashed out at her for her plea for mercy to immigrants at a post-inauguration prayer service on Tuesday. The reverend said she doesn't consider Mr. Trump an enemy and believes they can disagree respectfully. The Rev. Dr. K Karpen, senior pastor at St. Paul and St. Andrew United Methodist Church in New York, joined CBS News to talk about Mr. Trump's immigration policies and his rift with Budde.
Breaking down Trump's new immigration order
President Trump signed an executive order that "suspends the physical entry of aliens engaged in an invasion of the United States through the southern border." Plus, all federal diversity, equity and inclusion employees were put on paid leave Wednesday evening following a White House memo. CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi and CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more.
Democratic attorneys general on Trump policy
More than 20 states have sued the Trump administration over the president's executive order attempting to end birthright citizenship. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett spoke with the Democratic attorneys general of Michigan, New Jersey and Nevada before Trump's inauguration about his pledge to tackle immigration policy.
Laken Riley Act heads to Trump's desk
Congress passed an immigration measure called the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, sending President Trump the first bill of his second term. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, and Shelby Talcott, White House correspondent for Semafor, join "America Decides" with more.
Fallout continues from Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
President Trump has moved quickly in his first days back in office, pardoning Jan. 6 rioters, ending federal diversity programs and cracking down on immigration. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Ed O'Keefe and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have the latest.
House approves Laken Riley Act, sending first bill to Trump's desk
The legislation expands the federal government's mandate to detain undocumented immigrants.
Border agents get new deportation orders
U.S. border agents have been instructed to deport migrants crossing into the country illegally without allowing them to request hearings to seek legal pathways to remain in the country, according to government documents and officials. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Can ICE make arrests at schools?
Questions remain over ICE arrests at U.S. schools and churches as President Trump's new immigration policies get underway. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez reports.
Trump follows through on immigration
President Trump's administration is following through on promises made during the 2024 presidential election, but some of his actions may take time to implement and could be debated in the courts, according to CBS News' Ed O'Keefe.
House to vote on Laken Riley Act
The House of Representatives is set to vote on the Laken Riley Act, which would expand mandatory detention to include noncitizens convicted or charged of certain crimes. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
Trump says he won't take Greenland by force as allies push back at Davos
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
What to know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
Appeals court pauses restrictions on tactics federal agents can use in Minnesota
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
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Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
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Man pleads guilty in NC shooting that killed 5, including his brother and a cop
Austin David Thompson, now 18, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges for a mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2022.
Former Iowa school superintendent to plead guilty to lying about citizenship
Former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts is set to appear before a federal judge Thursday and is expected to plead guilty to charges of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
Heavy snow, thick ice and brutal cold are expected to make the winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for nearly 30 states.
Appeals court pauses restrictions on tactics federal agents can use in Minnesota
A federal appeals court on Wednesday temporarily paused a judge's ruling that restricted the use of force federal agents can use on peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
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Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in three decades.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Ryanair CEO on Elon Musk: "I suspect he's a bigger idiot than me"
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Ex-flight attendant got hundreds of free flights posing as pilot, DOJ says
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
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Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
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Justice Dept. kills cases cracking down on auto emissions cheating
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
ICE launches latest immigration arrest operation in Maine
Federal agents this week launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine, the latest front of the Trump administration's widening mass deportation campaign.
DOJ's call for resources in Minnesota includes military attorneys, auditors
The Justice Dept. is calling for resources to be sent to Minnesota as it expands its fraud investigation in the state.
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Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
New study: Tylenol in pregnancy is not linked to autism or ADHD
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
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Trump repeats false or exaggerated claims about Greenland as he pushes for U.S. ownership
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
3 journalists killed in Gaza, including cameraman who worked with CBS News
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
Trump touts policies aimed at promoting homeownership in Davos speech
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
What to know about Trump's "Board of Peace"
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
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Prince Harry says U.K. tabloid court battle is "not just about me"
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
David Beckham responds amid family feud
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees announced
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
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2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees revealed on "CBS Mornings"
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
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Tech leaders discuss future of AI in Davos
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
Nonprofit helps to cut down on screen time
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Palantir develops app to help ICE: 404 Media
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Florida Keys boat captain accused of selling cocaine found at sea
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
Judge releases Busfield as he awaits trial
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Trump admits ICE may make mistakes
President Trump commented on ICE raids in the U.S. as the Justice Department served subpoenas for multiple Democratic officials in Minnesota. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Suspect in "Colonial Parkway murders" linked to more cold-case killings
The suspect in the "Colonial Parkway murders" that shook Virginia in the 1980s has been linked to 2 more of the killings, investigators announced.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Understanding tariffs' impact so far
A major agenda item for President Trump's second term has been tariffs. The president has used levies against countries that have opposed his economic or national security priorities. A new study by economists at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy shows how much revenue the tariffs have generated over the last year and who paid for them.
Economic standings one year into Trump term
President Trump touted his economic agenda this week as he reflected on one year back in office. Barron's reporter Sabrina Escobar joins "The Daily Report" to discuss where the economy stands right now.
Newly revealed Taylor Swift-Blake Lively texts
New text messages from Taylor Swift have been unsealed in the court battle between Blake Lively and her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director Justin Baldoni. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more details.
Trump says he reached Greenland "framework"
President Trump said he reached a framework deal for Greenland on Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland. It's unclear exactly what the framework entails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports, and Jim Townsend, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for European and NATO Policy, has analysis.
Whistleblowers reveal ICE memo
A newly-revealed whistleblower complaint shows that ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without obtaining a warrant in some cases. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details.