Supreme Court keeps Title 42 border expulsions in place indefinitely
For nearly three years, the Title 42 public health law has allowed the U.S. to quickly expel hundreds of thousands of migrants to Mexico.
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Buses of migrants arrive near Harris' home in D.C.
The Biden administration slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott after he ordered three buses of migrants to be dropped off near Vice President Kamala Harris' home in Washington, D.C., on a bitterly cold Christmas Eve. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Jehovah’s Witness hall murder-suicide: police
A man shot and killed his wife and then himself at a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall, Thornton, Colo. police say. Buses from Texas dropped off more than 100 migrants outside Vice President Harris' home in Washington on Christmas Eve -- the latest incident of migrants being bussed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to escalate tensions with the Biden administration. And it’s the start of the seven day celebration of Kwanzaa for African Americans' families, friends and communities.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on border situation
Tens of thousands of migrants are waiting at the southern border as the U.S. Supreme Court considers whether to rule on Title 42, the pandemic-era policy which allows border officials to expel asylum-seekers on public health grounds. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Texas, joins "Red and Blue" to discuss the situation and what solutions might look like.
Arizona to remove shipping container border wall
Arizona's governor has agreed to remove a makeshift wall made of shipping containers at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from El Paso, Texas.
Migrants brace to face frigid temperatures on El Paso's streets
For the past two weeks, hundreds of migrants have been forced to sleep on the streets of El Paso because space in the city's shelters and churches has been depleted by a sharp increase in migrant arrivals.
Border agents to slow flow of migrants
Omar Villafranca speaks with border agents in El Paso, Texas, where thousands of migrants face bitter cold and an uncertain fate.
Legal battle continues over Title 42
A COVID-era public health policy that allowed border security to turn away millions of asylum-seeking migrants was set to expire, but now awaits a ruling from the Supreme Court. The Texas border city of El Paso has also declared a state of emergency due to the migrant influx. Omar Villafranca has the story.
Yuma mayor on preparing for end of Title 42
Yuma, Arizona, is one of the cities along the U.S.-Mexico border to declare a state of emergency to handle an increased number of migrants as the Title 42 restrictions on asylum-seekers are due to expire. Yuma Mayor Douglas J. Nicholls joins CBS News to discuss how his community is preparing and what federal assistance he needs to avoid a humanitarian crisis.
Title 42 battle causes tension at border
The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court Tuesday to allow it to end the Title 42 border policy. The pandemic-era restriction used to expel migrants from the U.S. was set to expire Wednesday. Andrew Schoenholtz, an immigration law and policy professor at Georgetown, examines the ongoing legal battle.
Texas governor sends National Guard to border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is sending 400 National Guard troops to the El Paso border in an attempt to block the flow of migrants into the U.S. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Title 41, the city plans to house as many as 10,000 migrants. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Reporting from border as end of Title 42 nears
Thousands of migrants are arriving each day at the U.S.-Mexico border as the fate of the Title 42 restrictions hang in the balance. The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Biden administration from ending the policy on Monday. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins us from El Paso with more.
Migrant numbers grow amid dispute on Title 42
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Biden administration from ending Title 42, a COVID-era border restriction that was due to be lifted this week. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from a migrant shelter in El Paso, Texas, and chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lana Zak to discuss the administration's response.
Asylum-seeking migrants overwhelm shelters
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the immigration policy known as Title 42 from expiring on Wednesday. Meanwhile, thousands of migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. are overwhelming shelters in the border city of El Paso, Texas, which is under a state of emergency. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from El Paso.
Supreme Court temporarily delays Title 42 end
The Supreme Court has temporarily extended a Trump-era policy that bars some migrants from entering the U.S. CBS News correspondent. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports from El Paso, Texas, on the influx of migrants in the city. Then, CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" from El Paso to discuss the ongoing crisis.
Supreme Court delays end of Title 42 border policy
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the lifting of Title 42, the Trump-era policy that allows for the immediate expulsion of migrants due to public health concerns. But officials are still concerned over the increase of migrants making their way to the U.S. as resources are strained. Omar Villafranca reports.
Humanitarian crisis at U.S.- Mexico border
With Title 42 ending this week, El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser issued an emergency declaration to address the increase in migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The declaration is intended to unlock additional resources to expand available shelters for migrants as temperatures dip below freezing. Omar Villafranca reports.
El Paso bracing for end of Title 42 at border
Local officials are bracing for an even greater influx of migrants along the southern border states once the restrictions known as Title 42 end this week. El Paso City Council member Alexsandra Annello joins CBS News to discuss her concerns.
El Paso desperate for resources ahead of expected migrant surge
In downtown El Paso, shelters are at capacity and city blocks are lined with huddled masses.
Thousands of migrants crossing into Texas daily
The city of El Paso, Texas, is struggling to keep up with the thousands of migrants crossing the border. Nonprofits and churches are reaching full capacity, forcing many to sleep outside in below-freezing temperatures. Lilia Luciano reports.
12/18: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a Texas border city has declared a state of emergency as officials brace for the end of a pandemic-era rule allowing the expulsion of migrants. We'll talk to two members of Congress from Texas. Plus, Sen. Joe Manchin and Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Dec. 18
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," a Texas border city has declared a state of emergency as officials brace for the end of a pandemic-era rule allowing the expulsion of migrants. We'll talk to two members of Congress from Texas. Plus, Sen. Joe Manchin and Dr. Scott Gottlieb.
Face The Nation: Cuellar, Strassmann, Bottoms, Gottlieb, Tyab
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on Henry Cuellar call for Biden to visit border; consumers watching holiday spending despite hopeful economic indicators; Keisha Lance Bottoms on how the end of Title 42 is an issue that "affects us all"; Scott Gottlieb thoughts on the tripledemic looms this holiday season; and life is desperate in Kherson as war in Ukraine passes its 300th day.
Court rejects GOP states' bid to delay end of Title 42 border rule
Title 42, a public health law first invoked by the Trump administration, allows U.S. border officials to expel migrants without allowing them to request asylum.
El Paso sees 2,500 migrant arrivals daily
Border officials in El Paso, Texas say they're seeing roughly 2,500 migrants, many of them from Nicaragua, arrive at the border each day ahead of Title 42's expiration next week. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano joins Michelle Miller and Elaine Quijano from El Paso with more on the journey and experiences of those migrants.
Trump launches Board of Peace, Zelenskyy announces U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks
President Trump signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies on Thursday then met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
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Watch Live: Jack Smith testifies publicly for first time on Trump probes
Former special counsel Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, is testifying publicly for the first time before the House Judiciary Committee.
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Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over church protest
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
Maps show where winter storm threatens to bring snow, brutal cold this weekend
Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event for 35 states.
Oscar nominations for 2026 announced. See the full list of nominees here.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
What is the Golden Dome? Here's what to know about Trump's plan.
President Trump's plan for a missile defense system, which he's called the "Golden Dome for America," could include an installation in Greenland.
House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, framed AI and robotics as the best way to raise people's standard of living.
Arkansas resident claims $1.8 billion jackpot, opts for cash payout
The winner chose to remain anonymous, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery said, and sought legal and financial advice before coming forward.
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Sen. Klobuchar takes first step in run for Minn. governor, source says
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the first steps in a Minnesota gubernatorial campaign, a source close to the senator tells WCCO.
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Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over church protest
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
House votes to repeal law allowing senators to sue for $500k, jamming Senate
The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of winter storm
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
Arkansas resident claims $1.8 billion jackpot, opts for cash payout
The winner chose to remain anonymous, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery said, and sought legal and financial advice before coming forward.
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Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of winter storm
Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
Trump officials predict a 2026 economic boom. Here's what experts say.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.
Guilty plea in $380 million Ponzi scheme, feds say
A financial adviser in Georgia, Todd Burkhalter, has pleaded guilty in a Ponzi scheme that bilked more than 2,000 people out of $380 million, federal authorities say.
Wealth inequality in America just hit its widest gap in 3 decades
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
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Sen. Klobuchar takes first step in run for Minn. governor, source says
Sen. Amy Klobuchar has made the first steps in a Minnesota gubernatorial campaign, a source close to the senator tells WCCO.
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Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over church protest
The Justice Dept. suggested independent journalist Don Lemon could be charged after he was seen in video of a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday.
House votes to repeal law allowing senators to sue for $500k, jamming Senate
The House approved an amendment to a must-pass funding package that would repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
House to vote on final funding measures ahead of shutdown deadline
The House is set to vote Thursday on the remaining bills to fund the government as the deadline to avoid another shutdown nears.
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Loss of measles-free status would be "cost of doing business," new CDC deputy says
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as U.S. risks elimination status
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
Tylenol not linked to autism, new study shows
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Woman gets her life back after rare transplant: "Prepared for the worst"
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
Study finds no link between Tylenol and autism
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
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Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
House takes up latest war powers resolution to block Trump in Venezuela
The vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
What's in Trump's "ultimate long-term deal" on Greenland?
Trump dropped threats to seize Greenland by force and hit allies who oppose a U.S. takeover with tariffs, claiming a deal will give the U.S. what it needs.
Body of swimmer found months after vanishing during race
Five months after Nikolai Svechnikov went missing, authorities confirmed a body was found with "no head, no feet and no arms."
Trump launches Board of Peace, Zelenskyy announces U.S.-Russia-Ukraine talks
President Trump signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies on Thursday then met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy.
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Jessica Williams talks new "Shrinking" season
Jessica Williams joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the upcoming season of "Shrinking," which follows a therapist as he navigates life after the loss of his wife. She talks about her character, how her own mental health helps shape the role, and working with Michael J. Fox and Harrison Ford.
Breaking down Oscar nominations
The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed. Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes correspondent Erik Davis breaks down the major Oscar categories.
2026 Academy Award snubs and surprises: Who did Oscar leave out?
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
Sundance Film Festival opens for its final year in Park City
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
Oscar nominations for 2026 announced. See the full list of nominees here.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Elon Musk says at Davos that robots will one day outnumber people
The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, in his first appearance at Davos, said Tesla could start selling its Optimus robots next year.
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.
YouTube looks to get rid of fake AI videos
YouTube says it wants to get rid of fake AI videos flooding social media feeds on its platform. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains what's driving the change.
Tech leaders discuss future of AI in Davos
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
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Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Dogs can learn by eavesdropping: study
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossils found in cave shed light on where our species emerged
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
The history and mystery of kissing
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
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Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Minnesota corrections official on allegations
The commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, Paul Schnell, is denying allegations from the Trump administration about dangerous criminals. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Former Uvalde school officer acquitted
Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde school police officer, was acquitted of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment over his response during the Robb Elementary School shooting in Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.
Ex-DEA agent learns fate for aiding drug traffickers: "Little dark secret"
Joseph Bongiovanni was accused of authoring bogus DEA reports, stealing sensitive files, throwing off colleagues and outing confidential informants.
Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. in 2025, study shows
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
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More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
NASA moon rocket ready for trip to launch pad
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
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Major U.S. allies not on Board of Peace
President Trump launched his Board of Peace without major U.S. allies in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro has more.
Snapchat's parent company settles lawsuit
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., settled a lawsuit surrounding allegations of social media addiction burdening users. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
More on Minnesota ICE raids, warrants memo
The Trump administration continues to bash Minnesota officials for what they say is a lack of cooperation with federal partners as ICE raids continue in the state. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Inside Jack Smith's testimony so far
Former special counsel Jack smith is testifying publicly for the first time Thursday about the investigations he oversaw into President Trump. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Zelenskyy on latest talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and spoke about his latest conversations with President Trump about a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.