Retired admiral on National Guard at border, U.S. troops in Syria
President Trump signed a proclamation saying a "drastic surge of illegal activity" at the border left his administration "no choice but to act"
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Trump orders troops to U.S.-Mexico border
President Trump signed a proclamation ordering National Guard troops to be deployed to the Mexican border. He says a "drastic surge of illegal activity" left his administration "no choice but to act." But it's still unclear what exactly those troops will do along the border when they get there. Chip Reid reports.
Retired admiral on National Guard at border
CBS News military and homeland security analyst Sandy Winnefeld, a retired Navy admiral and former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss President Trump signing a proclamation ordering National Guard troops to be deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border and the inconsistency in statements from his administration regarding U.S. troops in Syria.
Trump aims to pull troops from Syria soon
The White House says the U.S. will keep troops in Syria to combat ISIS, but that the mission is coming to a "rapid end." President Trump has said he wants the U.S. to get out of Syria soon. AP White House reporter Zeke Miller joins CBSN to explain the decision.
Trump will deploy National Guard to southern border, DHS secretary says
President Trump will call on the National Guard to deploy personnel to the U.S.-Mexico border
Trump wants to militarize U.S.-Mexico border
President Trump says he wants to use the military to secure the border with Mexico until the U.S. can build a wall there. The president says he is discussing border security options with Defense Secretary James Mattis. Chip Reid reports.
Trump calls to militarize border after illegal crossings hit 46-year low
The president is stepping up his tough talk on illegal immigration after slow progress on his campaign promise for a border wall
Trump calls for military on border as "caravan" of migrants moves through Mexico
The president said American troops are needed to secure the U.S.-Mexico border until 700-800 miles of wall can be built
Questions swirl around company selected to help build border wall
The first border wall contractor selected lists just one employee, the Associated Press reports
Border agents seize 227 pounds of contraband bologna
A woman was fined $1,000 for allegedly smuggling the illegal bologna
Border Patrol faces mystery surrounding agent's death
Rogelio Martinez died Sunday from injuries sustained in the line of duty
US-Mexico border mayors convene amid high-stakes debates
Thursday's meeting will be the first of the U.S.-Mexico Border Mayors Association since Trump took office
Teacher held by border patrol: "It made me feel sick to get asked"
Shane Parmely posted a video of border patrol agents detaining her after she refused to say if she was a U.S. citizen
Massive earthquake triggers landslides in Guatemala
Tremor was centered 5 miles southwest of country, causing damages to homes and was also felt across border in Mexico
Leading Mexican candidate: We will never pay for "useless wall"
Former first lady of Mexico Margarita Zavala says Trump's proposed border wall is "pulling us apart"
Indian reservation stands in way of Trump border wall
Construction of border wall would split tribe of American Indians in two -- something they say they won't allow
Hundreds form "human wall" in Trump protest
In the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, demonstrators held aloft colorful swatches of cloth and waved to the residents of the neighboring city of El Paso, Texas
China trade war? These U.S. companies are in the crosshairs
As President Trump cranks up the threat level, some American businesses are getting nervous
Trump, Pena Nieto have phone call amid border wall rift
Peña Nieto canceled his planned White House visit after condeming Trump's executive order authorizing the construction of a wall on the southern border
Mexican president cancels meeting with Trump
Despite Mr. Trump's insistence that Mexico will pay for the wall, Enrique Peña Nieto repeated Wednesday that "Mexico will not pay for any wall"
2 border tunnels found leading from Mexico into U.S.
Mexican police and soldiers have discovered two clandestine tunnels in the border city of Tijuana that officials believe were built to smuggle drugs into California
Prosecutors: 10 charged in US-Mexico human smuggling scheme
Smugglers charged thousands of dollars to move people across the U.S.-Mexico border, authorities said
President-elect Trump on immigrants he’ll deport
In upcoming "60 Minutes" interview, the president-elect puts the number he wants tossed out in the millions, doubles down on border wall
Border Patrol agents sent to Texas to deal with spike in illegal entry
About 150 Border Patrol agents will be deployed to South Texas to help assist with screening, processing immigrants taken into custody along border
Border Patrol fighting drones helping cartels deliver drugs over U.S. border
Drug cartels are now using homemade aircraft and drones to deliver narcotics over the border, but Border Patrol is using some high-flying technology to track down the drugs
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Trump says he was "an hour away" from striking Iran
Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway.
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Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
Security guard killed in San Diego Islamic Center shooting remembered as a hero
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
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Chinese companies probed over cuts to shipping container production before pandemic
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
Why has the U.K. had 6 prime ministers in less than 10 years?
Political chaos has engulfed Britain, with six people holding the U.K.'s top job in a decade, including one prime minister who lasted only 45 days.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Trump admin. proposes admitting thousands more Afrikaners to U.S. as refugees
The Trump administration is doubling down on efforts to resettle White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees, proposing to increase the government's refugee cap to welcome thousands more of them, according to a plan obtained by CBS News.
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Chinese companies probed over cuts to shipping container production before pandemic
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
Security guard killed in San Diego Islamic Center shooting remembered as a hero
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
LIRR strike ends as MTA, unions reach tentative agreement
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
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Mango founder Isak Andic's son arrested in his death
Police in Spain arrested the son of Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of the Spanish fashion brand Mango, for allegedly having played a role in his December 2024 death.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Florida mother turns to digital couponing as grocery bill soars
With inflation hitting its highest point since 2023, Kiana Powell told CBS News, "I cannot let a deal go to waste if it's something that I am using daily."
Pay for American workers is lagging inflation — again
U.S. wage growth is lagging inflation for the first time since 2023, eroding consumers' purchasing power.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
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Chinese companies probed over cuts to shipping container production before pandemic
Investigators have been looking at a handful of Chinese firms that together control the majority of unrefrigerated shipping container manufacturing around the globe, the sources said.
Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
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Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
What to know about today's primaries in Georgia, Kentucky and more
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for primaries in several states, including the most expensive House primary in history.
Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
An uptick in people skipping Obamacare premium payments in many states suggests the Affordable Care Act's rising costs are hitting home for 2026 enrollees.
Latest on American who contracted Ebola
A missionary doctor who was serving in Congo will receive treatment in Germany after testing positive for Ebola. Skyler Henry has the latest.
American doctor working in Congo tests positive for Ebola
An American medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was evacuated after testing positive for Ebola.
Ebola strain in latest outbreak has no vaccine, no treatment
The virus behind the latest Ebola outbreak is the Bundibugyo virus, which is less common and there is no vaccine or treatment.
U.S. announces Ebola-related travel restrictions amid outbreak in Congo, Uganda
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
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Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know.
President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for "self-sacrifice" in war
Iranian state media showed wedding ceremonies in Tehran for dozens of couples said to have volunteered for "self-sacrifice" in the war with the U.S.
Man gets death sentence for killing teen TikTok star in Pakistan
Sana Yousaf's murder in June drew nationwide condemnation and reignited debate over women's safety.
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Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack
Survivors say they'd asked for more medical support before the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers at their command post in Kuwait in the war's first 24 hours.
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Trump says he was "an hour away" from striking Iran
Trump says he scrapped a planned attack on Iran at the request of Gulf allies as "serious negotiations" on a peace deal are underway.
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Beanie Feldstein on takeaways from kids' book
Actor Beanie Feldstein talks about the theme of her debut children's book, which focuses on the power of friendship. She also discusses becoming a parent soon and starring in a new film with Robert De Niro.
2-time "Survivor" contestant on 50th season
Rob Cesternino, a 2-time "Survivor" castaway, talks about the upcoming "Survivor 50" finale, who he think will make the final three and who is his favorite to win the game.
Hayden Panettiere opens up in new memoir
Golden Globe-nominated actor Hayden Panettiere shares her story and opens up about life in the spotlight as a young actor, postpartum depression and her healing journey.
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"Call Her Daddy" podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
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Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and its top executives. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the case.
Musk says he'll appeal OpenAI lawsuit dismissal
A California jury on Monday unanimously dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Jury unanimously dismisses Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
Jury to start deliberations in OpenAI trial
A nine-person jury will begin deliberations Monday in Elon Musk's $150 billion civil lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Rachel Metz, artificial intelligence reporter for Bloomberg, joins with more.
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Live chicks hatched from artificial eggshell, biotech company says
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding, NOAA warns
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
New dinosaur weighing as much as 9 elephants identified by scientists
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
How a growing El Niño will affect 2026 hurricane season in Atlantic, Pacific
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
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Security guard killed in San Diego Islamic Center shooting remembered as a hero
A security guard who was among the victims killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego is being hailed for his heroism and bravery during the attack.
Student describes hearing mosque shooting
Video shows children fleeing the scene of a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest details.
Judge makes major ruling in Mangione case
A New York judge ruled on Monday on what critical evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial, including a gun and red notebook. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.
Mosque shooting investigated as hate crime
The Islamic Center of San Diego shooting, where three were killed on Monday, is being investigated as a hate crime as more details emerge about the suspected shooters. Jonathan Vigliotti reports, and Michael Alcazar, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, joins CBS News with more insight.
3 killed in San Diego mosque shooting
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime. Two teenage suspects were also found dead. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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."
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Putin visiting China following Trump visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China a week after President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.
Trump says he called off attack on Iran
President Trump says some American allies in the Middle East reached out as the U.S. prepared a scheduled attack on Iran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Key primary races to watch
Several states are holding primaries on Tuesday, and President Trump is endorsing some candidates. CBS News' Zak Hudak and Taurean Small report.
Trump tours White House ballroom construction
President Trump spoke with reporters on Tuesday as he toured the construction site for the White House ballroom. Mr. Trump also commented on the apparent plans to resume strikes against Iran before he announced progress in talks.
Georgia voters head to polls
Georgia voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday to decide on candidates for the U.S. Senate, governor and lieutenant governor. Some key local races for agricultural commissioner and state Supreme Court are also in play. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more.