Trump says some asylum seekers are gang members

The president, in California for a trip to the border and a fundraiser, said of asylum that it's a "scam" and a "hoax"

• Apr 5, 2019

ACLU and states seek to stop Trump on border wall funding

The ACLU claims President Trump has overstepped his executive powers by diverting funds from the Defense Department for a border wall

• Apr 5, 2019

Nearly 200,000 jobs added in March

Hiring in March bounced back from a dreary February with 196,000 jobs created and unemployment staying flat. Washington Post economic correspondent Heather Long joins CBSN to dive into the numbers.

• Apr 5, 2019
• 05:39

Trump backs off threat to close border

President Trump has brought immigration back to the forefront after threatening to close the southern border. Questions remain about the president's policy as he travels to the border town of Calexico, California. CBS News contributor and Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Vox senior correspondent Dara Lind joined CBSN to discuss.

• Apr 5, 2019
• 10:26

Trump walks back on threat to close border

President Trump isn't shutting down the U.S.-Mexico border – at least for now. It’s a far cry from his urgent language and threat last Friday. Mr. Trump is returning to the southern border Friday. Chip Reid reports.

• Apr 5, 2019
• 03:01

Trump says China trade deal has "very good chance of happening"

"This is the granddaddy of them all. And we'll see what happens. I think it has a very good chance of happening," Mr. Trump said

• Apr 4, 2019

Trump threatens to put tariffs on cars from Mexico

President Trump on Thursday threatened to put tariffs on cars coming into the U.S. from Mexico if the country does not do enough to prevent illegal immigration into the U.S. He also walked back some of his earlier threats to close the border immediately.

• Apr 4, 2019
• 08:03

Trump threatens to put tariffs on cars coming from Mexico

President Trump also complained about courts ruling against his immigration policies

• Apr 4, 2019

Migrants seeking asylum wait in Mexico

The Trump administration has implemented the "Remain in Mexico" program, which means migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. are being told to wait in Mexico. Omar Villafranca met two asylum seekers in Tijuana who said they want to come into the U.S. legally.

• Apr 3, 2019
• 03:12

Migrants seeking asylum in U.S. may have to wait for months in Mexico

Migrants are being sent to Mexico while they wait for hearings

• Apr 3, 2019

Car industry would be "crippled" if U.S shut border with Mexico

American automakers would struggle to build vehicles without parts made in Mexico, experts say

• Apr 3, 2019

For human smugglers, border wall means a bigger payday

"According to America, I am a dangerous person because I am committing a crime, but, well, it's also a job"

• Apr 3, 2019

McConnell warns of border shutdown impact

The debate over closing America's southern border is heating up, with some Republican leaders warning the president not to do it. Manuel Bojorquez is in El Paso, Texas, with the latest.

• Apr 2, 2019
• 02:25

U.S. set to cut off aid to three nations

The U.S. is set to cut off aid to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, and President Trump has renewed his threats to shut down the border with Mexico. Sheba Crocker of global humanitarian organization CARE USA joins CBSN to discuss who stands to be affected by those moves.

• Apr 2, 2019
• 07:32

Trump reiterates threat to close border

President Trump repeated his threat to close the U.S. border with Mexico if the country doesn't do more to stop illegal immigration. "If we don't make a deal with Congress, the border's going to be closed, 100 percent," Mr. Trump said after a meeting with NATO's secretary general.

• Apr 2, 2019
• 05:20

Impact of shutting the border

President Trump on Monday showed no sign of backing down on his threat to shut the southern border. The move would impact people trying to enter the U.S., as well as American consumers. Manuel Bojorquez explains.

• Apr 1, 2019
• 02:32

Avocado shortage if Mexico border is closed?

From the avocados in your guacamole to the tequila in your margaritas, the U.S. relies heavily on Mexico for imports of fruits, vegetables and alcohol. If President Trump decides to close the southern border, many imports and exports could be affected.

• Apr 1, 2019
• 01:10

If U.S.-Mexico border closed, avocados would soon be toast

U.S. reportedly would run out of avocados in about three weeks if it were stopped from importing them from Mexico

• Apr 1, 2019

"You are not numbers to us": On the front lines of the migrant caravans

"Where should we put these people, our migrant brothers?" worries an activist whose job has recently gotten much harder

• Apr 1, 2019

White House on Trump's threat to shut down border

The White House is doubling down on President Trump's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Mar 31, 2019
• 02:16

State Department ordered to cut aid

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has followed President Trump's direction and ordered the State Department to cut off U.S. aid to El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. Kenneth Craig reports.

• Mar 30, 2019
• 02:40

Why this Mexican woman's kitchen is legendary worldwide

"I feel as if they were my family," says Concepción González Ramírez, who provides hot meals and cheap lodgings to migrants from as far away as Ghana and Bangladesh

• Mar 31, 2019

Trump threatens to close border next week

With less concern about the Mueller report, President Trump is turning his attention to the national emergency he declared at the southern border. Mr. Trump threatened drastic action against Mexico as early as next week if Mexican authorities did not stop illegal border crossings, including a border shutdown. A major closing of the border could threaten five million American jobs and cost billions of dollars in trade goods. Kenneth Craig reports.

• Mar 30, 2019
• 02:52

Trump threatens to close the border

President Trump threatened drastic action if Mexico does not stop illegal immigration. The administration has repeatedly warned of a crisis at the border. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Mar 29, 2019
• 02:28

Border business: The smuggler

U.S. authorities are noting a sharp increase in illegal crossings along the U.S. southern border, where smugglers affiliated with criminal networks operate. CBSN Originals spent time with a coyote working in and around the border town of Nogales, Mexico, where some fear migrants may commit additional crimes in order to pay their way across.

• Mar 29, 2019
• 05:46

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