Noem says entire southern border wall will be painted black to stop climbing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request.
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Grassroots effort seeks to monitor ICE operations
As the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues, a group of residents in Pasadena, California, has come together to provide information and support to day laborers at their local Home Depot. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
Noem gives update on immigration arrests
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem held a press conference in Chicago on efforts to arrest undocumented immigrants with alleged criminal records. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Noem says "Alligator Alcatraz" to be model for ICE state-run detention centers
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says possible new locations include Arizona, Nebraska and Louisiana.
DHS wants more "Alligator Alcatraz" centers
The Department of Homeland Security is hoping to use Florida's so-called "Alligator Alcatraz" as a model for similar facilities, with sites in Arizona, Nebraska, and Louisiana already being looked at as options. Nicole Sganga reports.
Noem: "Alligator Alcatraz" to be a model
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem tells CBS News she wants to see more state-run detention centers like Florida's so-called "Alligator Alcatraz." CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga has the details.
Details on shooting of off-duty CBP officer
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday that a second person was taken into custody in connection with the shooting of an off-duty Border Patrol officer in Manhattan over the weekend. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
TSA may change rules about liquids on planes, Homeland Secretary Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that changes might be coming to the rules limiting liquids in carry on-bags.
Changes coming to TSA liquid restrictions?
Last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the TSA announced the end of the rule requiring passengers to take off their shoes during airport security screenings. Could changes also be coming for liquids? Kris Van Cleave reports.
Noem comments on TSA liquid restrictions
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has suggested that TSA may soon end its restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on that and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's plan to overhaul the air traffic control system.
Lawmakers tour "Alligator Alcatraz"
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended "Alligator Alcatraz" in a press conference on Saturday, while Democratic lawmakers were critical of the facility's conditions after taking a tour. CBS News correspondent Bradley Blackburn joins with more details.
Takeaways from Trump's tour of flooding damage
President Trump traveled to Texas on Friday to survey the wreckage from the deadly floods and thank first responders and volunteers assisting those who have lost so much. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more from the ground. Then, Alejandro Serrano, politics reporter for The Texas Tribune, joins to discuss the president's visit further.
Trump holds roundtable on deadly Texas floods
President Trump and local officials held a news conference Friday in Texas on the floods that have killed more than 120 people. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
How St. Louis is filling in "FEMA cracks"
On Thursday, the mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, rolled out a $19.2 million investment plan to fill in what she calls "FEMA cracks" after destructive tornadoes in May. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more.
TSA changes shoe policy at checkpoints
The days of taking off your shoes at the airport are coming to an end. The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday that it will be ending its policy that requires passengers to remove their shoes at regular security checkpoints. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Kristi Noem describes Texas flood devastation
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made remarks during a Cabinet meeting about the damage caused by the flash flooding in Texas, describing what it was like to witness parents identify their children's bodies. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has the latest updates.
DHS to cut 75% of staff in intelligence office amid heightened threat environment
DHS plans to reduce its Office of Intelligence & Analysis to just 275 personnel, four sources said.
Latest on U.S. bombing Iran nuclear sites
The U.S. carried out a military strike targeting several Iranian nuclear sites. The Department of Homeland Security has issued a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin on Sunday, warning of a "heightened threat environment" following the strikes. CBS News' Natalie Brand has the latest from the White House, while Ramy Inocencio has updates on the Middle East. Also, Eric Lob, an associate professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, has more on the state of the Middle East after the strikes.
Rep. Greg Casar on detaining of lawmakers
Federal authorities have arrested several officeholders amid President Trump's immigration crackdown. Democratic Rep. Greg Casar of Texas, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Noem hospitalized after allergic reaction
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was hospitalized in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction. Sources tell CBS News that Noem is conscious and speaking with those around her.
Sen. Padilla breaks down in tears in Senate
Sen. Alex Padilla broke down in tears while he spoke on the Senate floor about his forced removal from news conference held last week by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. See Padilla's remarks.
Padilla warns about what happens "when cameras are not there" after Noem event
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California was briefly detained last week after being forcibly removed from a news conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Padilla on removal during Noem event
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California, who last week was briefly detained after being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "if that's how this administration responds to a senator with a question, don't just imagine what they're capable of, but what they are doing when the cameras are not there, to people without a title like United States senator."
Congress tensions high after Padilla removal
Lawmakers are expressing outrage over Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's news conference. Punchbowl News congressional reporter Max Cohen, Politico White House reporter Sophia Cai and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join to discuss the latest political headlines.
Padilla, Noem on DHS event scuffle
California Sen. Alex Padilla and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem are offering different takes on what occurred at a recent press conference about the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles and the troops deployed by President Trump. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
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No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
Body of missing student James Gracey found in Barcelona, police say
The body of missing University of Alabama student James Gracey, who disappeared on a trip to Barcelona, has been found, Spanish officials said Thursday.
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We visited an LA building with 89 registered hospices. Here's what we found.
Advocates said the Van Nuys building looked like an example of "clustering" — a red flag for hospice fraud.
In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue over firings
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results sued the federal government, alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief: "A lot has survived" of Iran's nuclear capabilities
In an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said there had already been damage done to Iran's nuclear sites.
"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after a 2023 video surfaced.
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Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
Federal commission made up of Trump appointees approves design of his gold coin
The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection.
FCC approves Nexstar's purchase of Tegna hours after lawsuits sought to block deal
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Mortgage rates rise as Iran war heightens U.S. inflation fears
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
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Florida homeowners insurance company accused of siphoning profits
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances.
FCC approves Nexstar's purchase of Tegna hours after lawsuits sought to block deal
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
Mortgage rates rise as Iran war heightens U.S. inflation fears
Mortgage rates, though still well below their level a year ago, have edged up since the Iran war erupted. Here's why.
U.S. oil producers could get $63 billion boost from high crude prices
Domestic energy companies could benefit from high oil prices in the short-term, but take a hit if the Iran war drags on.
Analysts warn oil prices could keep climbing as Iran war intensifies
Every 1-cent increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by $1.5 billion annually, one economist says.
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DOJ says it shut down websites that threatened dissidents and took credit for hacks
The Justice Department says it has shuttered four websites that were allegedly used by Iranian government-linked groups to post hacked information and threaten regime critics.
Federal commission made up of Trump appointees approves design of his gold coin
The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection.
FCC approves Nexstar's purchase of Tegna hours after lawsuits sought to block deal
The FCC announced Thursday that it had approved the $6.2 billion merger of major broadcast station owners Nexstar and Tegna.
In voting process, photo ID gets wide support, CBS News poll finds
Few Americans feel they know a lot of the specifics about the SAVE Act.
Comey subpoenaed in conspiracy case against ex-officials who investigated Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials.
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
A dad's colon cancer spread to lungs. He says what happened next was a miracle.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
Dr. Oz pledges to tackle hospice fraud: "Do not steal from the American people"
The Trump administration's Medicare boss reacts to CBS News investigation into California's hospice fraud problems.
Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
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No sign of U.S. and Israel's war with Iran easing on eve of 3-week mark
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
Trump brings up Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister
Asked why the U.S. didn't inform allies ahead of the Iran strikes, President Trump said, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan?"
Iran hangs 3, including teen wrestler, in first executions over Jan. protests
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that Saleh Mohammadi, a young member of Iran's national wrestling team, was among the three men executed in Iran.
Divers find marble treasure possibly taken from Parthenon at Aegean shipwreck
Excavations at the site of the 1802 Mentor shipwreck uncovered a marble fragment that may have ties to the Parthenon in Ancient Greece, officials say.
Transcript: IAEA's Rafael Grossi on "Face the Nation," March 22, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi, a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on March 22, 2026.
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Steve Hartman on filming "All the Empty Rooms"
Unmade beds and overdue books. That's some of what CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman found in his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms," which looks at the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Hartman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
"The Bachelorette" season with Taylor Frankie Paul canceled, ABC says
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Alessia Cara on new album
Grammy winner Alessia Cara is debuting a new album 10 years into her music career. Cara joined CBS News with details on her latest collaborations.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
"Survivor" contestant talks elimination
Spoiler alert! The latest contestant eliminated from "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans" joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his surprising elimination and if he has any regrets about how he played the game.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Val Kilmer was originally set to star in "As Deep as the Grave" before he died last year, never shooting a scene of the movie. But Kilmer will still star in the film thanks to generative AI, which is artificial intelligence that can generate new content by analyzing existing content. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Risks of excessive screen time for adults
More than 80% of adults say they go online at least several times per day and research indicates that even adults' fully-formed brains can suffer negative consequences from excessive screen time. Dr. Sue Varma breaks down risks, tips to reduce your screen time and why adults are spending more time on screens.
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.
Inside NVIDIA's new chip
NVIDIA's GTC conference brought big crowds to Silicon Valley this week, with hundreds of companies showcasing products powered by NVIDIA's chips. Tim Werth, tech editor at Mashable, joins CBS News to discuss.
AI expert designs cancer vaccine for his dog
A tech entrepreneur in Australia, Paul Conyngham, said he used artificial intelligence to design a cancer vaccine for his dog Rosie. He joins CBS News with Páll Thordarson, director of the UNSW RNA Institute, who worked with Conyngham on the technology.
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
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Steve Hartman on filming "All the Empty Rooms"
Unmade beds and overdue books. That's some of what CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman found in his Oscar-winning documentary "All the Empty Rooms," which looks at the bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. Hartman joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
New photos in Michigan synagogue attack
Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has shared new images of the damage from last week's attack at the synagogue. A photo has also emerged of the attacker holding an AR-style rifle. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
Photo of Michigan synagogue attacker shows him with AR-style rifle
The man who attacked a synagogue in Michigan last week sent a photo of himself with the AR-style rifle he had during the attack to a family member in Lebanon, according to a U.S. official.
Joseph Duggar faces child sex abuse charges
Joseph Duggar, one of the stars of the reality show "19 Kids and Counting," has been arrested and is facing child sex abuse charges. He's accused of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl six years ago in Florida. Tom Hanson reports.
César Chávez sexual abuse allegations
More details are emerging about the allegations of abuse against the late Cesar Chavez. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Repaired moon rocket heads back to launch pad for April 1 blastoff
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
Video shows meteor streaking across the sky
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
7-ton meteor identified as likely cause of boom heard across Ohio
Some residents immediately feared the sound was an explosion, according to CBS affiliate WOIO, but weather service officials say it appears to have been a meteor.
Bill Nye on going from Boeing to science guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy sits down with CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett to talk about his life and career.
NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
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Elemental Crisis | Sunday on 60 Minutes
In the U.S. trade war with China, rare earths are a critical battleground. Jon Wertheim reports from the only active rare earth mine in the US that is challenging China's near-monopoly over the strategic metals that are key components in smartphones, robotics, fighter jets, and drones. Sunday.
Democrats walk out of Epstein briefing
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee walked out of a briefing with Attorney General Pam Bondi about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Wednesday night, claiming Bondi refused to commit to follow a subpoena that GOP Chairman James Comer issued. Bondi later told reporters that she would "follow the law," and Comer called the walkout "premeditated." Watch what all sides had to say on the incident.
Iran hangs 3 people over January protests
Iran has executed three men accused of killing two police officers during protests in January, including 19-year-old Saleh Mohammadi, a member of Iran's wrestling team. Rights groups said the trio were executed without a fair trial and had given confessions under torture. CBS News contributor and Iranian activist Masih Alinejad shares her reaction.
3/19: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Israel strikes a key Iranian natural gas field; Pentagon asking for an additional $200 billion for the Iran war, the Washington Post reports.
Two superfans transform LIU basketball home games
Two old high school pals went looking for a local New York school to root for during college basketball season. They found Long Island University. Tony Dokoupil has the story.