Deportations by ICE jumped to 10-year high in 2024, surpassing Trump-era peak
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
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Texas governor unveils new border strategy
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a new border security strategy Thursday that's aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross into his state. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
Texas moves on immigration policies
The Texas government is working to implement ways to deter illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House with big deportation plans ahead. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
A look at operation to secure southern border
Immigration and the U.S. southern border were among the top issues for voters this election cycle after last year's record number of illegal crossings. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on President-elect Donald Trump's plans to address it.
CBS News goes on southern border ride along
President-elect Donald Trump says he will remove millions of immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S. through his mass deportation plan once he takes office in January. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez rode along Wednesday in El Paso with a sergeant for the Texas Department of Public Safety to discuss border policy.
Texas man hopes to reunite with family after they were unexpectedly deported
Federico Arellano is a U.S. citizen and says three of his four children are too. He says the situation is a misunderstanding and that his family was misled before being deported.
Man fights for help after wife, kids deported
A Texas man is looking for help from lawmakers after his wife and children, including two girls born in the U.S. in September, were detained and deported to Mexico. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry has more.
Trump team working out plan for deportations
President-elect Donald Trump is pushing for a major mass deportation plan to commence during his first 100 days in office. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest on some of the options the Trump team is pursuing.
Trump holds 1st post-election news conference
President-elect Donald Trump held his first post-election news conference Monday. While speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump addressed a range of issues including his Cabinet picks, foreign policy and trade. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has the details.
Mayor Adams meets with Trump's "border czar"
New York City Mayor Eric Adams met with President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar" Tom Homan on Thursday.
Trump reiterates immigration promises
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to celebrate being recognized as Time's Person of the Year once again. In an interview with the magazine, Trump reiterated his plan to carry out mass deportations when he takes office. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
What's behind Trump's claim about 300,000 "lost" migrant kids?
Republicans have repeatedly alleged the Biden administration lost track of hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied minors. But experts say they're distorting the facts.
NYC mayor meeting Trump's "border czar"
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is meeting with Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming "border czar," on the immigration changes planned for the former president's second term. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Rep. Roy on Trump call to protect "Dreamers"
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants a deal to protect "Dreamers," undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children. That's despite his plans to conduct mass deportations when he takes office in January. Republican Rep. Chip Roy of Texas joins "America Decides" to discuss Trump's immigration agenda.
How mass deportations could devastate economy
President-elect Donald Trump plans to deport up to 11 million undocumented immigrants. But how much will it cost? Jeremy Robbins, executive director for the American Immigration Council, joins "America Decides" to look at the impact many say will go far beyond the billions needed just to carry out the removals.
Could Kari Lake become ambassador to Mexico?
Kari Lake, a two-time unsuccessful candidate for statewide office in Arizona, is a leading contender to be President-elect Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to Mexico, according to a new report from Semafor. Shelby Talcott, a politics reporter for Semafor who wrote the article, and Laura Davison, politics editor for Bloomberg, join "America Decides" to discuss.
Trump lays out Day 1 priorities in interview
President-elect Donald Trump is laying out his views on everything from immigration to the economy. During his interview on "Meet the Press" on Sunday, he said he'd launch sweeping changes on his first day in office. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Behind Trump's promises in new interview
President-elect Donald Trump sat down for his first interview since being elected for a second term in the White House. Trump mentioned his plans on birthright citizenship and potential pardons for the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol rioters. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Record number of unaccompanied minor children in region, UNICEF estimates
Children are a quarter of all migrants in Latin America and the Caribbean, UNICEF officials estimate.
Ireland's 2024 election is underway. Here's what to know.
Sinn Féin, the former political arm of the IRA, is hoping Ireland's 2024 election will bring it to power for the first time ever.
L.A., a city of immigrants, braces for Trump's vow of mass deportations
The Los Angeles City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance declaring itself a sanctuary city in defiance of President-elect Donald Trump's deportation plan.
Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Texas to build new border wall section on land offered to Trump administration
The land offer highlights the divide between states and local governments on supporting or resisting Trump's mass deportation plans.
Trump's "border czar" details his plans
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for "border czar," Tom Homan, toured the U.S. southern border alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday. He vowed to "put a plan in place" before the Trump administration takes over in January. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
Homan, in Texas, promises mass deportations
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming border czar Tom Homan spoke to Texas National Guard soldiers and public safety troopers on the border Tuesday, promising to help implement the largest deportation program in U.S. history. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Then, Dave Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Politico, join to discuss.
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Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran
The U.S. carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran on Friday after Iranian forces hit a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.
Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Republican Senate runoff, as two candidates vie to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Search for earthquake survivors in Venezuela stretches into 3rd day
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
Buttigieg targeted by fake report to child protective services
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Republican Senate runoff, as two candidates vie to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
Utah declares emergency, limits fireworks as crews battle largest U.S. wildfire
Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.
Nurse who went above and beyond gets special send-off: "You're an angel"
Wynola Wayne received a special retirement send-off after 58 years as a nurse. One former patient, Marco Houpe, said, "If it wasn't for her then, I wouldn't be here today."
Video shows Boeing 777 making very low pass over Texas airfield
Data from FlightRadar24 showed the plane was no more than 25 feet above the ground during the low pass as it approached the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center airport.
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
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Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Republican Senate runoff, as two candidates vie to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
Buttigieg targeted by fake report to child protective services
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
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Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
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.
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Search for earthquake survivors in Venezuela stretches into 3rd day
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
4 people convicted over insecticide deaths of tourist family at hotel
Investigators initially suspected food poisoning, but that was quickly dismissed after Turkish media reported that their hotel was dealing with a bedbug infestation.
Ukraine launches huge drone attack on Russia and occupied Crimea
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will ramp up attacks on Russia in an operation "aimed at compelling it to end the war."
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Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
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.
Comedian Druski to make history at BET Awards
Comedian and entertainer Druski will host the BET Awards on Sunday. At 31, he's the youngest host in the show's history. He gave "CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson a preview of what to expect.
William Holden, Joseph Cotten mark bicentennial
In the lead-up to America's bicentennial in 1976, CBS aired brief segments featuring well-known figures of the time describing moments from early U.S. history. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett introduces clips featuring legendary actors William Holden and Joseph Cotten.
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.
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California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
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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.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
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Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Judge in Charlie Kirk murder case finds prosecutor in contempt
The defense team for Tyler Robinson asked that the death penalty be taken off the table following public comments by prosecutors.
Space
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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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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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The Uplift: The American Dream
We celebrate the United States ahead of its 250th anniversary with stories about American heroes and pastimes. The founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics shares how he made a massive life change to become a Catholic priest.
Patients give beloved nurse special send-off
Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" with the story of a beloved nurse who got no ordinary retirement send-off after 58 years on the job.
Escaped giraffe spotted near Texas ranch
After spending two weeks on the loose, a giraffe named Gracie was spotted Friday just miles from the Texas ranch she escaped in the Texas Hill Country. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. loses first 2026 World Cup match to Turkey
The U.S. Men's National Soccer Team suffered its first loss of the 2026 World Cup Thursday night, but will still advance to the knockout round to face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday. Nicole Valdes has more.
U.S. strikes Iran in response to ship attack
The U.S. struck back at Iran Friday after an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said U.S. aircraft hit Iran's missile and drone storage locations. Nikole Killion reports.