Migrant crisis grows at southern border
One of the U.S. southern border's most remote stretches has become one of the busiest. Adam Yamaguchi reports from the border town of Lukeville, Arizona.
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Biden floats border changes for foreign aid
President Biden said Wednesday he's willing to make "significant compromises on the border" after the Senate failed to advance a bill that would have provided billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and Sen. John Thune join "America Decides" to discuss the negotiations.
Ukraine and Israel aid bill fails to clear first Senate hurdle
Republicans want stricter border security measures in exchange for Ukraine funding.
Spike in migrant crossings at southern border
An unprecedented number of migrants from across the globe are waiting to be processed at the U.S.-Mexico border in hopes of starting the yearslong process to obtain legal status. CBS News immigration and political reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest from Arizona.
Where Ukraine aid negotiations stand
The White House is pushing Congress to approve its funding package to support Ukraine and Israel. But Republicans are trying to attach conditions in exchange for voting yes -- including changes to U.S. border policies. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes explains where talks stand.
GOP pushes to pair border policy, Ukraine aid
The clock is ticking for lawmakers to pass the White House's aid plan for Ukraine and Israel. House Speaker Mike Johnson is among the Republicans demanding that any national security package begins with securing the southern border. Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy, who is a part of bipartisan border security negotiations, joins "America Decides" to discuss where talks stand.
White House pushes Congress for Ukraine aid
President Biden is asking lawmakers for nearly $106 billion to help Ukraine and Israel, but Republicans are trying to get immigration policy changes in exchange. John Kirby, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications, joins "America Decides" to discuss. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins with more.
Red Sea attacks prompt White House warning
The U.S. Navy shot down multiple drones launched from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Sunday. The intervention came after three commercial ships were attacked in the Red Sea. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Senators working on bipartisan border deal
A small bipartisan group of senators worked through the Thanksgiving holiday to try and forge a deal on border security. Republicans are asking for border legislation to be tacked on to the White House's wider foreign aid bill that includes financial support to both Israel and Ukraine. Republican Sen. James Lankford joins "America Decides" to discuss where talks stand.
Greg Abbott endorses Trump for 2024
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed Donald Trump for president Sunday at a rally near the southern border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Biden to send immigration officers to Panama
Sources tell CBS News the Biden administration is planning to deploy U.S. immigration officials to Panama to help local authorities screen and deport migrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Trump receives endorsement from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at border
Former President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have both made hardline immigration policies essential issues to their political careers.
Biden meeting with Mexico's López Obrador
President Biden is meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit comes to a close in San Francisco. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on the meeting that will likely touch on trade and how to prevent fentanyl from flooding the U.S.
Biden campaign slams Trump's immigration plan
President Biden's campaign is taking aim at former President Donald Trump's rhetoric and proposals surrounding immigration ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez looks at how Mr. Biden's campaign aims to shift American perception on immigrants seeking entry into the U.S.
Illegal border crossings drop in October
Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border fell in October for the first time in three months -- but arrests still sit at historically high levels. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what's behind the decrease, and what's keeping apprehension numbers up.
Former police officers in Mexico sentenced for migrant massacre near U.S. border
A court in Mexico has sentenced 11 former police officers to 50 years in prison for the 2021 slayings of 17 migrants and two Mexican citizens in Tamaulipas.
Trump says he could have DOJ indict opponents
Former President Donald Trump says a precedent has been set by the Biden administration that would allow him to indict his political opponents if he wins back the White House. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo interviewed Trump for Noticias Univision and joins CBS News with details on his report.
Why Congress may consider asylum overhaul
As funding for Israel and Ukraine becomes a priority for Congress, a bipartisan group of legislators wants to make an asylum policy overhaul part of the deal for approving aid for U.S. allies. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez looks at the impact of the proposed changes to immigration policy.
Bipartisan group of senators working to forge border security deal
Partisan gridlock has doomed numerous other attempts to pass a bipartisan reform of the U.S. immigration system, which has not been updated in any significant way since 1996.
Trump outlines radical immigration policy
Former President Donald Trump has outlined a radical shift in U.S. immigration policy if he's elected president again in 2024, vowing to implement a slew of unprecedented measures targeting both legal and unauthorized immigrants, including a massive deportation blitz. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Biden administration scraps border program
A Biden administration plan to require some migrant families to remain in Texas while immigration authorities determined their eligibility for asylum collapsed due to local opposition in the Democratic-led border city of El Paso, according to two U.S. officials and government documents obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Biden officials shelve plan to require some migrants to remain in Texas
Officials in El Paso rejected a Biden administration plan that would have kept some migrant families under curfew in that Texas border city.
Latin American leaders hold migration summit
Mexico hosted a summit on migration over the weekend with leaders of Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia and Haiti among the attendees. The countries addressed the root causes of the migrant crisis and the spike of unlawful crossings into the U.S. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more.
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Biden administration to resume construction of border wall; Virgin Galactic launches its fourth commercial space flight.
Biden responds to border wall criticism
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.
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Trump says no talks with Iran ongoing, and none scheduled
President Trump says the U.S. is not engaged in any talks with Iran as the two countries remain locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz after almost six months of war.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump's loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Florida voters choose in governor, Senate primaries, and more races to watch
Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday, with Florida deciding on nominees for both governor and for Senate.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
Human remains found in Lake Mead as water levels reach record low
The skeletal remains were found on Sunday, two years after similar drought conditions exposed bodies in the lake.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
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Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp? Loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
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Inflation is outpacing wages again. Many workers were already behind.
When inflation rises faster than workers' wages, it feels like they're getting a pay cut. Companies, meanwhile, benefit.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
DEI policies brought no financial penalty to firms, study finds
Companies that stood by their diversity efforts faced no detectable impact from investors or shoppers, researchers found.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Outshine Fruit Bars recalled over possible glass, parent Dreyer's says
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
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Former NIAID adviser pleads guilty in COVID-19 records scheme
David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit offenses and to defraud the United States.
Who is Trump aide Natalie Harp? Loyal assistant suddenly in the spotlight
The 35-year-old executive assistant to the president is a quiet but loyal force at President Trump's side.
Former DOJ lawyer alleges government improperly targeted Ivy League schools
The Trump admin. pressured attorneys to investigate allegations of antisemitism at elite universities even though there was no factual or legal basis to do so, former DOJ lawyer says.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Appeals court upholds block on immigration arrests at certain houses of worship
A federal appeals court sided with houses of worship from the Quaker, Sikh, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship religious traditions.
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School vaccination rates inch down again to record low
U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates have declined again, with exemptions reaching a record high for the 2025-2026 school year
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
Mom-to-be had 2 signs of rare complication: "Everything kept getting worse"
Candice Davis' first pregnancy was going smoothly until she began feeling some nausea and pain one afternoon.
My husband was kicked out of hospice. Here's what I learned.
Some seriously ill patients improve on hospice. About 1 in 16 patients enrolled in hospice care lose eligibility as a result. Here's how to get appropriate care.
Whole Foods recalls some jalapeño products over salmonella risk
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
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U.S. deporting Mexican migrants to Guatemala and Honduras, angering Mexico
The Trump administration has been quietly deporting migrants from Mexico to Central America, despite the Mexican government's willingness to accept the return of all its citizens.
Ukraine targets Moscow with drones as Russia threatens U.K. over support
Ukraine targets Moscow with a huge wave of drones as Russia warns the U.K. will pay a price for supplying Kyiv with long-range weapons.
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
U.S. diplomat calls Israeli strikes on Syria base "unnecessary escalation"
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack says an Israeli attack on a Syrian air force base was an "unnecessary escalation that does not advance regional stability."
Trial opens 32 years after American woman murdered in Germany
The man is accused of luring Amy Lopez under false pretenses into a secluded room, where he then allegedly handcuffed her, sexually assaulted her and killed her.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Nominees revealed for some VMA categories
"CBS Mornings" revealed the nominees for three categories at this year's VMAs, including artist of the year.
Top upcoming book to movie adaptations
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss some of her favorite books coming to the big screen this year.
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Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
Data centers, AI become midterm flashpoint
Artificial intelligence and the data centers powering the technology have become a flashpoint ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, has more.
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.
Discord suspends livestreams in Brazil amid backlash over girl's suicide
Popular American chat app Discord says it suspended livestreams in line with a Brazilian government order, amid fierce criticism over a 13-year-old girl's death.
How this school uses AI instead of teachers
Alpha School is a private school that teaches students subjects like math and reading with artificial intelligence apps. Mackenzie Price, co-founder of Alpha School, joins CBS News to discuss.
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A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
Views of the total solar eclipse in Europe
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
Europe sees total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
Astronomy professor on how eclipses work
Janna Levin, professor of physics and astronomy at Barnard College, joins CBS News to discuss Wednesday's total solar eclipse.
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Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
NAACP counsel on Nolan Wells' death
The body of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was found days after he went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip. NAACP general counsel Kristen Clarke explains why the civil rights organization is joining the Wells family in searching for answers.
Forensic fans obsess over Lindsay Clancy case
Lindsay Clancy's murder trial is generating endless discussion among true crime aficionados online, sparking theories and misinformation over the case. Kathryn Coduto, an assistant professor of media sciences at Boston University, explains why the case has taken social media by storm.
Suge Knight could appear at Tupac trial
More witnesses will testify at the trial against the man accused of calling the shots in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi has the latest details.
Lindsay Clancy's mother-in-law takes stand
Lindsay Clancy's former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, told the courtroom on Tuesday that her former daughter-in-law was "begging for help" during postpartum.
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New space object called "black hole star" discovered by astronomers
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
Stunning photos show total solar eclipse over Europe
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
Perseid meteor shower reaches peak viewing on Wednesday night
The Perseid meteor shower is the best viewing all year, according to NASA.
Most detailed images taken of sun's surface revealed
Researchers were able to peek at the sun's scorching surface with the help of the National Science Foundation's Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, located on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
SpaceX rocket booster slams into moon, creating crater that could be 16 feet deep
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Update on TPS revocations for 1 million
Temporary Protected Status has now been revoked for more than 1 million people from 13 countries. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Trump says no talks are underway with Iran
President Trump said Tuesday there is no ongoing dialogue with Iran to with Iran aimed toward ending the war and no further discussions are scheduled. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Latest details in Lindsay Clancy trial
Lindsay Clancy admitted to killing her three children, but her defense is trying to prove in court that she suffered from postpartum psychosis and was overmedicated. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
What to expect from Tuesday's primaries
Alaska, Wyoming and Florida are holding primaries Tuesday with Florida voters facing ballot choices for governor and both chambers of Congress. CBS News Anthony Salvanto and Nikole Killion have more.
NAACP counsel on Nolan Wells' death
The body of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was found days after he went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip. NAACP general counsel Kristen Clarke explains why the civil rights organization is joining the Wells family in searching for answers.