Migrant crossings at U.S.-Mexico border stay at historically low levels
The number of illegal crossings during President Trump's first three full months in office represent a seismic change at the U.S.-Mexico border.
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The number of illegal crossings during President Trump's first three full months in office represent a seismic change at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Since President Trump took office three months ago, his administration has ramped up its immigration crackdown with some foreigners entering the U.S. getting caught up in it. Immigration attorney Héctor Quiroga joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The Army earlier this month delivered more than 50 armored Stryker fighting vehicles to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. Designed for the battlefield, they are a centerpiece of President Trump's plan to seal the southern border.
President Trump is turning a 60-foot wide, 700-mile stretch of federal land along the border into an Army installation, allowing troops to detain migrants crossing into the area. Jason Allen got a look at the operation as the A rmy moved dozens of armored combat vehicles to the border.
President Trump justified the use of the military by saying the United States is "under attack from a variety of threats."
President Donald Trump authorized the military to take control of federal lands along the U.S.-Mexico border to bolster immigration enforcement in an executive order signed Friday night. It comes amid a pause on tariffs and right before the White House begins nuclear talks with Iran.
In Texas, Operation Lone Star has made stopping human smuggling part of the daily work of state law enforcement.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently reported illegal border crossings have declined to a record low of just over 7,100. While the number of asylum seekers has dropped, the needs of those who do make the journey remains. Adam Yamaguchi reports one group has found providing aid is a heavenly calling.
Leaders across the globe have largely criticized President Trump's tariffs. CBS News' Lana Zak, Elizabeth Palmer and Jason Allen are tracking the reaction to Wednesday's announcement of "Liberation Day" tariffs from U.S. allies to the north, south and across the pond.
Companies that do business across the U.S.-Mexico border are preparing for a potential tariffs upheaval after President Trump's announcement. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
In a rare break from party lines, a group called Women of Welcome is encouraging evangelical women to approach immigration with compassion, not fear. "CBS Mornings" followed them to the U.S.-Mexico border, where they met asylum seekers and offered food, prayers and empathy — driven not by politics, but by faith.
The Trump administration is moving to revoke the legal status of hundreds of thousands of Latin American and Haitian migrants and will urge them to self-deport. All entered the U.S. under a Biden-era sponsorship program called CHNV which aimed to cut down on illegal immigration at the border by providing legal avenues. President Trump paused the program after he took office. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's San Diego office has reported a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024.
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard visited the southern border on Wednesday.
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made a day trip to the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, to highlight the Trump administration's efforts to combat illegal crossings and drug trafficking. Lilia Luciano reports illegal border crossings are down dramatically.
Vice President JD Vance traveled to the southern border on Wednesday to tout the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. He met with law enforcement officials in Eagle Pass, Texas, and took an aerial tour of the border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
In his joint address, President Trump asked Congress for more funding on the border and immigration. He spoke to Laken Riley's family, the namesake of the first U.S. law he signed. He also acknowledged Jocelyn Nungaray's mother and U.S. Border Patrol Agent Roberto Ortiz.
Illegal border crossings have sunk to the lowest level in at least 25 years. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what's behind the drop.
Looming tariffs are hanging over the heads of companies doing international business with the U.S. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen got a behind-the-scenes look at the busiest port along the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is crediting the Trump administration's immigration policies for the drop it's seeing in border apprehensions. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez rode along with some agents to see what's happening at the border.
Apprehensions of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally at the southern border are plummeting. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details from Sunland Park, New Mexico.
Gov. Katie Hobbs' order expands border security operations in four border counties, Yuma, Pima, Santa Cruz and Cochise.
U.S. Border Patrol chief Mike Banks sat down for an exclusive interview with CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez to discuss the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, including its changes to deportation and asylum policies.
President Trump is crediting his sweeping crackdown on immigration for a continued drop in illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
"I can tell you this: anyone that has crossed the border between the ports of entry since this administration has taken office has not been released," Border Patrol chief Mike Banks told CBS News.
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
The U.S. military says its forces fired on two Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them from docking at an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. blockade in the area.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
Boca Raton is one of the wealthiest cities in Florida, but even along its golden sands, people still get stuck in fiscal undertows.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
U.S. citizens potentially exposed to hantavirus amid the deadly outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship could be on their way back to the U.S. as soon as next week. Under newly-released plans, a special biocontainment unit in Nebraska is preparing to host at least 17 people for mandatory isolation.
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
The MV Hondius is currently traveling to the Canary Islands, where the 147 people on board will be methodically off-boarded and flown home.
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
On Oct. 30, 1938, CBS News Radio listeners were sent into a frenzy listening to Orson Welles' reading of H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds," thinking it was a real broadcast detailing an alien invasion. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns introduces the fictional, now-iconic breaking news bulletin.
Australian musician Ben Abraham has worked with multiple singers, from Sara Bareilles to Ben Platt. The singer-songwriter speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the highs and lows of his music journey and how he hopes he can "make a difference" through his art.
UFC president and CEO Dana White joins "CBS Mornings" to break down UFC 328, which is being held this weekend. The main event features undefeated champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight belt against former champion Sean Strickland.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals details of the latest "Survivor 50" episode and elimination ceremony, which had another surprise for the castaways.
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
A CBS News visual investigation reveals new details in an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
David Begnaud sits down with former NFL player Desmond Bryant, who shares how he survived a dark period in his life – and came out helping others.
The WNBA's 30th anniversary season is officially underway. The Athletic senior writer Anna Costabile joins "The Daily Report" with a preview.
Twenty-four years ago, photojournalist Gilbert Zermeño lost both his mother and sister to hantavirus. After cleaning their house, he was also exposed to rodent droppings and became infected. He joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Twenty-six-year-old Ana Duarte said that as a child, she and her mother were homeless in Florida. Now, she has found an apartment for her and her mom. Steve Hartman has the story.
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing hundreds of files on UFOs after President Trump ordered the documents to be made public. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson reviewed the 28 videos in the first batch of files and chose six that stood out to her the most.