Gov. Abbott insists Texas has right to protect border amid feud with Biden
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott returned to the Eagle Pass border with more than a dozen GOP governors Sunday to talk about illegal migrant crossings.
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Border deal may be reached
Senate negotiators say that they have reached a deal to overhaul the asylum system at the U.S.-Mexico border. The full text of the $110 billion proposal will be released this weekend and includes funding for Israel and Ukraine. However, the bill faces a tough road and comes as a truck convoy heads to the border to protest the Biden administration. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Far-right convoy protesting migrant crisis nears southern border
While the "Take our Border Back" convoy started its journey from Virginia Beach earlier this week with just a few dozen cars and trucks, it now has over 200 vehicles.
Border Patrol prepares for convoy arrival
A group of protesters are making their way to the southern border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, to show solidarity with the state's efforts to curb illegal crossings. Border Patrol has moved migrants away from the area as a precautionary measure. CBS News Texas reporter Jason Allen has more.
Senate border security deal dividing GOP
The Senate is expected to unveil a bipartisan border security deal as early as Friday, but the bill has been dividing Republicans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Senate border security deal in question
Lawmakers say the Senate is "whisper close" to releasing its border deal after weeks of negotiations, but some Republican senators are suggesting ditching the plans altogether. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains what's known about the bill.
House GOP advances push to impeach Mayorkas
A Republican-led House committee is trying to impeach a member of President Biden's cabinet over an influx of migrants at the border. The panel held a hearing Tuesday to advance articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
Mayorkas impeachment efforts: What to know
A House committee met Tuesday to advance articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The effort comes as Texas and the Biden administration continue to clash over the southern border. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more.
What we know about the bipartisan border deal
Senate negotiators are preparing the final text of what could be the most consequential immigration legislation in nearly 40 years. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
Razor wire remains at the border
The Supreme Court says federal agents can remove razor wire that the Texas National Guard placed along the Rio Grande to try and deter illegal border crossings. But in the border city of Eagle Pass, the state is still keeping federal Border Patrol agents away from one of those crossing points. CBS News’ Omar Villafranca reports.
House GOP voices opposition to immigration plan
House Republicans are rallying against a bipartisan Senate plan on immigration reform that is still being finalized. The bill would allow the president to deport most migrants seeking asylum whenever illegal border crossings surge. Nancy Cordes reports.
Senate, White House near border policy deal
Key border policy negotiators say the White House and Senate are near a deal. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion and chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa have the details.
Biden vows response after attack in Jordan
President Biden says the U.S. will respond to a drone attack that killed three American service members in Jordan on Sunday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and contributor Sam Vinograd have more.
Senate negotiating immigration bill
Senators were still negotiating the final language of an immigration bill that would allow the president to suspend asylum proceedings as border crossings soar while also raising the standard for accepting asylum seekers. Skyler Henry reports.
Texas AG refuses to grant federal agents full access to border park
Texas National Guard soldiers took control of a park in Eagle Pass earlier this month, and have since prevented Border Patrol agents from processing migrants in the area.
Texas defies feds' demands for border park access
The state of Texas and the Biden administration continue to be involved in an extraordinary showdown over federal access to a public park in the border town of Eagle Pass. Texas says it need to block access to deter illegal crossings, and more than two dozen Republican governors support the state's actions. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Growing border battle in Congress
The growing border battle in Congress is threatening to upend a bipartisan deal to overhaul immigration policies. President Biden has urged Congress to pass the deal, which he said would include tough reforms to secure the border, but House Speaker Mike Johnson warns it is likely dead on arrival. His words come amid concerns that Republicans are blocking the deal to help former president Donald Trump in the upcoming election. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
Republican governors rally behind Texas
Texas is doubling down on the U.S.-Mexico border, refusing to remove razor wire that would allow Border Patrol into a public park in Eagle Pass, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will "hold the line" against border crossings, and 25 Republican governors have signed a letter supporting Abbott. CBS News' Camilo Montoya Galvez has more from Eagle Pass.
Johnson: Senate border deal "dead on arrival"
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson sent a letter to his GOP colleagues Friday warning legislation coming out of the Senate, if reports about what is in it are true, would be "dead on arrival" in the lower chamber. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
DOJ sues Texas over floating barriers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he's ready for a legal battle with the Department of Justice over floating barriers that state officials set up along the U.S.-Mexico border to repel migrant crossing. The Biden administration says the large buoys violate federal law and pose humanitarian challenges. Janet Shamlian reports from Eagle Pass, Texas.
New immigration rules to replace Title 42
The United States will begin denying asylum to migrants who come to the U.S. border without seeking protection in a country they passed through or applying online. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Migrants await rule change on U.S. border
Manuel Bojorquez talks to a migrant family and a local pastor in Tijuana about the impact of Title 42 on asylum requests for migrants fleeing violence.
Texas to keep adding razor wire along border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says the state will keep adding razor wire along the Rio Grande, despite the Supreme Court allowing the Biden administration to remove it. As this plays out, a border policy deal on Capitol Hill could be in jeopardy. Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Scott MacFarlane have more.
Trump casts shadow over Senate border talks
Negotiations are continuing between Republican Senate leaders and the White House regarding a possible border security deal. However, Republicans acknowledged Thursday that the calculus on such a deal may have changed given former President Donald Trump's status in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.
Trump looming over Senate border policy talks
Republican leaders are gauging how much party support there is for a border policy deal now that former President Donald Trump has solidified himself as the frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" host Margaret Brennan, and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane, have the latest on where the talks stand.
Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump's declaration comes as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's hostile bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board told its shareholders that Paramount Skydance's offer "provides inadequate value" for the business.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Brown shooting investigators release new "enhanced" footage of person of interest
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
More than $1M already donated for hero who tackled Bondi Beach gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian father who wrestled a shotgun from one of the gunmen attacking a Jewish gathering, is facing a long road to recovery.
Hegseth won't release video of U.S. "double tap" strike that killed 2 survivors
Democrats have called on the Pentagon to release the full video of the "double-tap" U.S. strike that killed two survivors who were alive after an initial strike.
Judge denies request to temporarily block construction of White House ballroom
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., put limits on what construction crews can do on the project over the next two weeks.
Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to nation tonight
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m.
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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's hostile bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board told its shareholders that Paramount Skydance's offer "provides inadequate value" for the business.
Oregon hospital races to build a tsunami shelter as FEMA fights to cut funding
Columbia Memorial Hospital near Oregon's coastline is forging ahead with emergency plans in case of a major earthquake or tsunami.
Former Harvard morgue manager sentenced for selling body parts
A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts donated for scientific research, the DOJ said.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Jared Kushner's private equity firm backs out of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros.
The exit came a week after Paramount Skydance made its $108.4 billion all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's hostile bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board told its shareholders that Paramount Skydance's offer "provides inadequate value" for the business.
2 big unions balk at merger creating first U.S. transcontinental railroad
The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads, which would create the first U.S. transcontinental railroad, has lost the support of two major unions.
Jared Kushner's private equity firm backs out of Paramount's bid for Warner Bros.
The exit came a week after Paramount Skydance made its $108.4 billion all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery.
Millions of Hyundai and Kia owners can get free repairs from settlement
Automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached a settlement with dozens of states over anti-theft technology in models of their vehicles.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
U.S. labels Colombian cartel a terror group, opening door to military action
The U.S. State Department said Clan del Golfo is a "violent and powerful criminal organization" that uses cocaine trafficking to fund violent activities.
Oregon hospital races to build a tsunami shelter as FEMA fights to cut funding
Columbia Memorial Hospital near Oregon's coastline is forging ahead with emergency plans in case of a major earthquake or tsunami.
Capitol replaces statue of Robert E. Lee with civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns
The U.S. Capitol has begun displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
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Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
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Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
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Funerals begin for Bondi Beach attack victims: "It's our 7th of October"
The suspect in the Bondi Beach terror attack is charged in a hospital after waking from a coma, as Sydney's Jewish community mourns "our 7th of October."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
More than $1M already donated for hero who tackled Bondi Beach gunman
Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian father who wrestled a shotgun from one of the gunmen attacking a Jewish gathering, is facing a long road to recovery.
Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Bondi suspects reportedly trained where Islamist separatists have been for years
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the terror attack on Jewish people at Bondi Beach was "motivated by ISIS ideology."
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Reporter details dinner with Reiner family
The Hollywood Reporter's Steven Zeitchik wrote an article detailing a dinner he had with Rob, Michele, Nick and his sister Romy Reiner at the Toronto International Film Festival 10 years ago. Zeitchik says, in hindsight, the conversations he had with them sheds light on a "dark dynamic" within the family. Zeitchik joined CBS News to discuss.
Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Matt Rife tackles holiday chaos in new show
Comedian Matt Rife is known for poking fun at everything and everyone. Now, he's taking on Santa. He joins "CBS Mornings" to preview his new Netflix special, "Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special."
Storied career of "the king of country music"
George Strait, known as "the king of country music," has racked up more than 60 number one hits and the most certified platinum albums of any country artist. "CBS Mornings" takes a look back at the Kennedy Center honoree's storied career.
Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are starring in one of this year's most anticipated movies, "Song Sung Blue," which is based on the real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardina. They join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their upcoming roles.
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Local pushback grows against AI data centers
A frenzy of development to support the artificial intelligence boom is prompting pushback from communities who say they don't want data centers in their backyards. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
These are the most popular internet services of 2025, as AI gains traction
Global internet traffic rose 19% this year as people rely more on tech for daily communication and entertainment, a new report finds.
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.
How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
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Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
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New video shows Nick Reiner before his arrest
Newly-released surveillance video shows Nick Reiner at a gas station convenience store just hours after he allegedly fatally stabbed his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, and minutes before he was taken into custody. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
U.S. labels Colombian cartel a terror group, opening door to military action
The U.S. State Department said Clan del Golfo is a "violent and powerful criminal organization" that uses cocaine trafficking to fund violent activities.
Former Harvard morgue manager sentenced for selling body parts
A former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing and selling body parts donated for scientific research, the DOJ said.
Police ask public for help on Brown gunman
Police in Providence, Rhode Island, are asking the public for more help as the manhunt continues for the shooter who opened fire at Brown University over the weekend. CBS News' Anna Schecter and Katrina Kaufman report.
Early details on Nick Reiner murder charges
Los Angeles officials announced Tuesday that Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder for the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports on what we know. Then, retired FBI special agent Mary Ellen O'Toole and CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi break down the charges.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
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"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
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NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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Eye Opener: New details in Nick Reiner arrest
New video shows Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, moments before he was arrested for allegedly killing his parents. Plus, President Trump announces new U.S. action against Venezuela. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
New video shows Nick Reiner before his arrest
Newly-released surveillance video shows Nick Reiner at a gas station convenience store just hours after he allegedly fatally stabbed his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, and minutes before he was taken into custody. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Homes swamped after levee breach in Washington
Overnight, a levee was breached on the White River in Pacific, Washington, after days of heavy rain and flooding in the region. Carter Evans reports.
Louisiana immigration crackdown continues
Border Patrol agents have been making arrests as an immigration crackdown in Louisiana continues. CBS News' Kati Weis has more.
South Carolina confirms 138 cases of measles
South Carolina's Department of Health has confirmed 138 reported cases of measles. The outbreak began in October. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases for Vanderbilt Medical Center, joins CBS News to discuss.