Unlawful border crossings reach lowest level since September 2020
U.S. Border Patrol agents made 56,000 migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border in July, the lowest number since September 2020.
Immigration
What's behind the decline in border crossings
Illegal crossings are down at the southern border for the fifth straight month, according to the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with a national security wrap-up.
Dramatic drop in migrant crossings
After soaring to record levels in the past three years, migrant crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have plummeted this summer. July saw the lowest level in illegal border crossings since September 2020. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to the Arizona border, as well as to Mexico, to better understand this dramatic change.
U.S. tightening asylum rules at Canada border
The Biden administration is planning to expedite asylum processing at the U.S.-Canada border due to an increase in unauthorized migrant crossings. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez unpacks the policy change.
Harris in Arizona as immigration issue looms large
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, campaigned in the battleground border state of Arizona Friday, as both Harris and her opponent, former President Donald Trump, released new ads this week talking tough on immigration. Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump campaigns in Montana, Harris in Arizona
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were on the campaign trail on Friday in Montana and Arizona, respectively. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Jake Rosen report.
Texas Gov. Abbott instructs hospitals to collect patients' immigration data
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott claimed that his state was shouldering the economic burden of providing medical services to migrants entering the country illegally.
Texas hospitals to ask for immigration status
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Thursday requiring hospitals to ask patients for their immigration status. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Examining Tim Walz's views on immigration
Voters are learning more about Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and where he stands on the issues. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano looks closer at the Minnesota governor's record on immigration, and how it could play a role in the 2024 race.
Anti-racism protesters take to U.K. streets
Anti-racism demonstrators took to the streets in the U.K. on Wednesday as a counter-action to days of violent riots from far-right groups. Those groups have been targeting Muslims and immigrants after false rumors spread online that the suspect in a deadly stabbing rampage was an Islamic migrant. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports from London.
Tim Walz's stance on immigration
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's record on immigration includes signing a law allowing immigrants of all statuses to obtain driver's licenses. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down where Walz falls on issues related to migrants, border security and sanctuary cities.
Far-right violence in U.K. continues
Widespread looting and violence among far-right protesters continue in the U.K. as misinformation spreads online about a mass stabbing at a kids Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport. CBS News' Ian Lee has more.
Trump: Walz would be "worst VP in history"
Donald Trump is not mincing his words when it comes to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joining the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket. In a campaign fundraising email circulated Tuesday, the former president said Walz would be "the worst VP in history." Danielle Alvarez, senior adviser to the Trump campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden's partial asylum ban could soon end
Regular asylum processing could soon be restored at the southern border as unlawful migrant crossings significantly decline. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Poll: Harris 1 point over Trump nationally
When President Biden exited the 2024 race, CBS News polling had him trailing former President Donald Trump by five points. However, now that Vice President Harris is the presumed nominee, it's Harris with a one-point edge nationally and a tie across the battleground states. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest numbers.
Election protests continue in Venezuela
The U.S. has recognized Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of last weekend's presidential election, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano examines what the acknowledgment means for Maduro and Venezuela.
Border crossings drop for 5th straight month
At the U.S.-Mexico border, the number of unlawful crossings dropped in July. It's the fifth straight month of declines, according to government figures obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Border Patrol agents seeing a drop in migrants
The number of migrant apprehensions have dropped dramatically since the beginning of the year. Adam Yamaguchi visited the U.S.-Mexico border near Tucson, Arizona, to find out what's working.
Analyzing Harris' views on foreign policy
A prisoner exchange with Russia on Thursday has freed journalist Evan Gershkovich and U.S. Marine Paul Whelan. Julia Ioffe, founding partner and Washington correspondent for Puck News, joins "America Decides" to look at the role Vice President Kamala Harris played in their release.
The politics behind Russia prisoner swap
Vice President Kamala Harris says she and President Biden engaged in "complex" negotiations to release three U.S. citizens and one resident from Russian custody on Thursday. Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of The Washington Post's "Early Brief," and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for "Politico," join CBS News to dive into the politics behind the exchange.
Vance tours U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona, hitting Harris on immigration
In Arizona, Sen. JD Vance criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies and targeted Vice President Kamala Harris for her work on the issue.
Illegal border crossings decrease
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings appear to be dropping for the fifth consecutive month after the Biden administration implemented new policies to secure the southern border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez looks at the trend.
Trump, Harris release dueling TV campaign ads
Both the Trump and Harris campaigns have made the first big ad buys of the newly-formed 2024 race. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the messaging behind the ads.
Trump's first Harris attack ad released
Former President Donald Trump has released his first television campaign ad attacking Vice President Kamala Harris on her role in the immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Protests in Venezuela after disputed election
Voters in Venezuela are taking to the streets, claiming their voices were suppressed during the presidential election over the weekend. Ryan Berg, head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to unpack the situation.
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