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Places like Chicago and New York City have struggled to meet the needs of a historic influx of asylum seekers arriving in sanctuary cities.
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Places like Chicago and New York City have struggled to meet the needs of a historic influx of asylum seekers arriving in sanctuary cities.
During President Biden's remarks today on the September jobs market, he took questions on why sentiments among Americans about the economy may not reflect what the strength this month's data yields. Biden also announced more American jobs in manufacturing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Biden administration to resume construction of border wall; Virgin Galactic launches its fourth commercial space flight.
The Biden administration is rebuffing criticism over the decision to approve the expansion of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it is bound by law to follow through with the project. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
The Biden administration is proceeding with the construction of new border barriers in South Texas, specifically in Starr County, which is part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley region. The decision marks an abrupt policy reversal for the president and coincides with a rise in illegal crossings at the southern border. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports from the White House.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas explained that he waived over two dozen federal laws to expedite the construction of border walls because the administration was bound by law to do so.
The Biden administration is allowing more border wall construction despite opposition from fellow Democrats. Conservative activist Daniel Garza and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join "America Decides" to discuss the president's position and the potential political ramifications.
The Biden administration has waived 26 federal laws to allow the construction of a new section of border wall. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to discuss how much the expansion could impact migration.
San Francisco City Hall hosted a memorial service Thursday for California Sen. Dianne Feinstein. The afternoon included remarks from other trailblazing women in politics -- including Vice President Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more.
There have been at least 11 documented attacks by the 2-year-old Commander against Secret Service personnel.
The Biden administration is reversing its course on border wall construction plans, even after condemning the policy instituted by former President Donald Trump. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on the major reversal.
Gen. Mark Milley, who regularly met with President Biden as part of his role as the nation's highest ranking military officer, addressed the president's age.
President Biden is meeting with top national security officials Thursday to discuss his concerns over dwindling funds to aid Ukraine. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Mourners are gathering in San Francisco to remember the late trailblazing lawmaker Dianne Feinstein. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has more on the security measures in place ahead of the funeral service.
The uncertainty surrounding House leadership means every other agenda item will have to wait until the speaker role is filled, including a deal on U.S. funding for the war in Ukraine. President Biden expressed his concern over the issue Wednesday, but he said, "I know there are a majority of members of the House and Senate in both parties who have said that they support funding Ukraine." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Republican Reps. Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise announced Wednesday they will run to succeed Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker following his historic ouster. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest from Capitol Hill.
President Biden told reporters on Wednesday that he plans to give a "major speech" on U.S. aid to Ukraine following the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
A day after Kevin McCarthy was removed as House speaker, President Biden discussed the turmoil in Congress as well as further actions the White House is taking on student debt relief.
Rep. Garret Graves, a Republican from Louisiana, voted against removing Kevin McCarthy as speaker. Graves told CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion that McCarthy's ouster threw the House into chaos and claimed it was all a campaign fundraising move.
CBS News gets access to the secretive world of Ukraine's elite snipers and sees why they're so important in the war with Russia.
First, Merrick Garland on the independence of Trump and Hunter Biden investigations.Then, Michael Lewis’ new book on Sam Bankman-Fried.
A Ukrainian drone unit hitting Russian forces behind the front line gives CBS News an inside look at why the devices are vital, cost effective - and in short supply.
House Republicans on Tuesday failed to table Rep. Matt Gaetz's resolution to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post, making way for a vote on whether to evict McCarthy from his post. CBS News congressional correspondents Scott MacFarlane and Nikole Killion have more on this developing story.
Tens of thousands of migrants continue to be bused from the southern border to Chicago, and the Illinois' Democratic governor has had enough. Gov. J. B. Pritzker sent a letter to President Biden outlining what the federal government should do to mitigate the growing migrant crisis. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to discuss what the White House can do.
Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty Tuesday to three felony gun charges. The plea came nearly two months after a pre-negotiated deal with prosecutors publicly fell apart. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.