5th shelter to open for migrant youth
As more migrants attempt to cross the U.S. border, Republicans are pressing the Biden administration for more access to unaccompanied minors. Manuel Bojorquez reports on the intensifying situation from Mexico.
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Biden administration faces border crisis
Facilities housing migrant children have been told to expedite the release of some kids who have a parent or guardian willing to care for them in the United States. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins "CBSN AM" from Juarez, Mexico with the latest on how the administration is handling the surge of migrants at the border.
Surge in migrant children entering the U.S.
The Biden administration is facing a surge of migrants entering the country, some illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Mireya Villarreal reports from the border town of McAllen, Texas.
Migrants wait as U.S. faces influx at border
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas refrained from calling the surge of migrants at the U.S. border a "crisis" during a hearing yesterday and defended the Biden administration's efforts to process cases. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joins CBSN AM with more from the border.
Mexico's endangered vaquita marina porpoises
Mexico is considering reducing the area of protection for the world's most endangered marine mammal, the vaquita marina porpoise. Associated Press Mexico City bureau reporter Mark Stevenson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss how a Chinese delicacy is contributing to the species' decline and why the Mexican government may go forward with the change.
U.S. asylum seekers keep waiting in Mexico
While waiting to claim asylum, some migrants are still stuck in Mexico without many resources. Mireya Villarreal spoke with a reformed gang member-turned-ordained minister who crosses from Texas to Mexico every day to help these migrants.
DHS chief declines to call border situation a crisis
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has said the U.S. is on pace for the most border apprehensions in 20 years. But he is not calling the situation a crisis. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Growing number of migrant children in U.S. custody
CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal embeds with law enforcement along the Mexico border, where a surge of unaccompanied migrant children are crossing into the U.S.
On the ground with southern border officials
As thousands of unaccompanied minors are crossing over to the U.S., the Biden administration is working quickly to find housing in the growing crisis. Mireya Villarreal embedded with local authorities to see how migrants get from the southern border to those facilities.
Record number of children held at the border
More than 4,000 unaccompanied migrant children and teens are being detained at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Biden administration is working to find additional housing for them as detention centers become overcrowded. Many of these minors currently do not have proper access to food, beds, or showers. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the crisis.
WorldView: Myanmar protesters cornered
Dozens of protesters were cornered by security forces in Myanmar overnight. Also, police in Mexico forced back mothers and daughters with tear gas as the world marked International Women's Day, and a French student admitted to lying about her teacher, who was later murdered. Meanwhile, a truth commission has been launched in the Australian state of Victoria into historic and ongoing injustices committed against Aboriginal Victorians. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with those headlines.
Delta flight diverted to Sacramento after passenger dies on board
Plane was headed to Seattle from Mexican resort city of Cabo when the passenger became unresponsive, an airport spokesperson said.
Global headlines from London
Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries have joined the world's largest trade bloc, excluding the U.S. Peru's interim president steps down, leaving the office vacant. The leaders of Mexico, Russia and Brazil have not yet acknowledged Joe Biden's election victory. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins CBSN from London with a selection of international headlines.
Biden admin faces challenges at border
As the number of migrants and asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border increases, the Biden administration must find ways to safely house them amid the coronavirus pandemic. Washington Post immigration reporter Nick Miroff joins CBSN to discuss the situation.
Analyzing U.S.-Mexico relations and policies
Migration, the COVID pandemic and trade are all topics that were expected to be discussed during President Biden's first bilateral meeting with his Mexican counterpart President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Antonio Garza, the former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss a new immigrant work policy proposed by the Mexican president and other issues facing the two leaders.
Biden to expand housing for migrant children
The Biden administration is taking steps to expand housing access for unaccompanied immigrant children, as the number of minors crossing the border without a guardian is sharply increasing. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain the administration's steps, as well as the president's meeting with Mexican leaders.
White House wants relief bill passed soon
President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill was sent to the Senate after passing the House over the weekend. Democrats want the bill signed into law before March 14, when enhanced unemployment benefits expire. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to discuss.
Biden and Mexico's president discuss immigration
President Biden spoke with Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as the number of unaccompanied minors showing up at the border is soaring. The Biden administration is urging migrants to stay away for now. Weijia Jiang shares more.
Biden meets with Mexico's president
President Biden focused on the United States' relationship with Mexico in his first meeting with President Andrés Manuel López Obrador since entering the White House. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith join CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the meeting, plus the ongoing debate over COVID relief and former President Donald Trump's first speech since leaving office.
Biden criticized for decision on Saudi prince
President Biden is facing growing criticism for failing to sanction Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. This comes as sources tell CBS News that the State Department will highlight a "reset and recalibration" of the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with details on that, plus Mr. Biden's upcoming meeting with the president of Mexico and the latest on his COVID relief plan.
U.S. processes asylum seekers from migrant camp
The Biden administration began rolling back Trump-era immigration rules, allowing some asylum seekers who have been waiting at a migrant camp in Mexico to cross into the U.S. and have their requests processed. Mireya Villarreal shares more.
Shelters for migrant children near capacity
U.S. Border Patrol is now allowing asylum seekers to begin crossing into the country to have their requests processed, a reversal of Trump administration policy. But there are concerns as more migrant children are crossing alone. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal has the latest from the border, and CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM to discuss how the Biden administration is handling the influx.
Efforts to reunite families separated at border
The Biden administration is working on plans to help reunite families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border, including dedicating a task force to the process. Meanwhile, thousands of asylum-seekers are waiting for their day in court. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports from Hidalgo, Texas.
Asylum seekers increase at U.S. southern border
The number of asylum seekers crossing into the United States is expanding as the Biden administration has eased restrictions on migrations. Mireya Villareal has more.
Climate change is putting monarch butterfly migration at risk
The director general of WWF-Mexico urged governments and scientists to work on addressing the issue.
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