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How is Biden addressing immigration?

President Biden touched on immigration during his first-ever address to a joint session of Congress. He called on lawmakers to help end the war over immigration by passing reforms. He specifically noted securing protections for so-called "Dreamers," who came to the U.S. as children. However, the president did not talk about what's being done to address the record number of unaccompanied minors illegally crossing the southern border. Tanya Rivero spoke with CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez about the Biden administration's plan.

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Full interview: Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer spoke with CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns ahead of President Biden's address to a joint session of Congress. Mr. Biden is unveiling his "American Families Plan" to fund child care, pre-K and community college, but it does not include a number of other progressive priorities. "The is the president's proposal. The legislation will be written by the Congress of the United States," Hoyer said. Watch the full interview.

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