House speaker criticizes Biden immigration policies during border trip
The top House Republican called on the president to reinstate the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy.
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Johnson blames Biden for immigration crisis
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke to the press from Eagle Pass, Texas, during a trip to the southern border to assess the effect of increased migrant crossings in recent months. Johnson blamed President Biden for the "catch and release" policy while praising Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for his push to curb illegal immigration. Myah Ward, a White House reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss.
Texas mayor speaks out on border crisis
Dr. Victor D. Treviño, the mayor of Laredo, Texas, joins CBS News to discuss a more humane approach to the migrant crisis as Republican legislators visit the area to understand the influx of people crossing into the United States at the southern border.
Schumer takes dig at Johnson for border visit
House Speaker Mike Johnson led dozens of fellow Republican lawmakers on a trip to the southern border Wednesday as Senate negotiators work to strike a deal on border security. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Three border entry points set to reopen
Four border entry ports are set to reopen in California, Texas and Arizona on Thursday. It comes as a delegation of Republican lawmakers led by House Speaker Mike Johnson travel to the southern border. CBS News has gained exclusive access to one of the busiest border entry points in Eagle Pass, Texas. Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Margaret Brennan reports from Texas.
White House wants Texas border agents to be allowed to remove razor wire
The Biden administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to step in and allow Border Patrol agents to remove razor wire the along a 29-mile stretch of the Rio Grande River.
Federal appeals panel says emergency care abortions not required by 1986 law
The appeal was rejected in Tuesday's ruling by a unanimous three-judge panel.
New laws taking effect in 2024
As 2024 begins, there are new laws in effect in several states across the country that affect wages, gun rights and access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson looks at some of the new legislation.
U.S. to reopen southern border crossings
On Thursday, the U.S. will reopen official southern border crossings that were previously shut down due to a surge in migration. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is in Eagle Pass, Texas, with more.
Cities struggle to handle influx of migrants
The mayors of several U.S. cities say they are struggling to deal with migrants being sent on bus trips and flights arranged by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized Abbott for failing to coordinate with or notify local officials, making it difficult to provide the arriving migrants with the necessary support. Astrid Martinez reports.
Former Dallas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 88
Eddie Bernice Johnson was a trailblazer and a fixture of North Texas politics for 30 years.
Chicago mayor says Texas governor causing "chaos" with migrant transport
Two Democratic mayors said there's been a lack of coordination from the governor of Texas.
DOJ warns Texas over immigration law
The Justice Department warned Texas Gov. Greg Abbott it would file a lawsuit if the state implements its strict immigration law known as SB4. The measure, which Abbott signed into law earlier this month, will allow state and local law enforcement to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants suspected of entering the U.S. unlawfully. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down the Texas law and Abbott's response to the Justice Department's warning.
How Texas' migrant buses are impacting cities
Democratic mayors of large cities are renewing calls for federal help over the migrant crisis. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's busing operation has already transported more than 80,000 migrants out of the state. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has more.
Mexican and Tex-Mex bites to try in 2024
"Texas Monthly" released its list of the year's best Mexican and Tex-Mex bites with restaurants outside the Lone Star State making the cut. Taco Editor José Ralat joins CBS News to share his picks.
Police release video of persons of interest in killing of pregnant Texas teen
Savanah Nicole Soto, 18, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, 22, were both reported missing last week before they were found shot to death in Guerra's car.
Persons of interest sought in Texas shooting deaths
San Antonio police on Thursday released surveillance video of two persons of interest wanted in connection with the shooting deaths of pregnant teen Savanah Nicole Soto, and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra. The video was taken close to where their bodies were found Tuesday in Guerra's car, police said. Cristian Benavides reports.
Biden admin. threatens lawsuit if Texas enforces state immigration law
SB4 would allow Texas officials to arrest, jail and prosecute migrants on state criminal charges if they are suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
Liberal mayors push Biden to act on migration
The Democratic mayors of New York, Chicago and Denver said Wednesday they are overwhelmed with the number of migrants arriving in their cities and called on the White House to intervene. CBS News correspondent Skyler Henry reports on the Biden administration's response.
Police seek persons of interest in teen's death
San Antonio police announced they are searching for two persons of interest in the killings of Savanah Nicole Soto, a pregnant 18-year-old, and her boyfriend, 22-year-old Matthew Guerra. They were missing for several days before being found dead in a car. Police said the investigation has been categorized as a capital murder case.
Investigation into pregnant teen's murder
San Antonio police continue searching for clues in the shooting death of 18-year-old Savanah Nicole Soto and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra. Her family says he had a troubled past. Christian Benevides reports.
Mom says pregnant Texas teen found dead was "there at the wrong time"
Savanah Nicole Soto's family said the pregnant teen was in a "rocky" relationship but was excited about having the baby.
Missing pregnant Texas teen believed dead
Police believe the bodies of a missing pregnant teenager and her boyfriend were found in San Antonio Tuesday night. Savannah Nicole Soto, 18, was last heard from on Friday, which police say was just one day before she was scheduled to be induced. Police have yet to confirm the identities of the bodies found. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
Story Behind a Storied Texas Christmas Tree
Christmas has come and gone, but there's one tree in a small Texas that will remain decorated this week to the delight of its many fans. Janet Shamlian traveled to Bartonville, Texas to find out why some travel from hundreds of miles away to see it.
Missing pregnant teen and boyfriend found dead, family says
Savanah Nicole Soto and her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, were found dead inside a vehicle, a family member confirmed Tuesday.
U.S. officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting causes anger among some at DHS
"When we gaslight and contradict what the public can plainly see with their own eyes, we lose all credibility," one DHS official said.
Handling of evidence on Alex Pretti's death raises concerns about probe's integrity
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit is leading the probe of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer.
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, two sources tell CBS News.
Visual investigation of Minnesota shooting at odds with official statements
Bystander videos verified by CBS News show the scene from multiple angles before and during the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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Some Border Patrol agents in Alex Pretti shooting had body cams, officials confirm
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News some of the Border Patrol agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis had body cameras. Also on Monday, President Trump and Gov. Walz both confirmed they are in conversation about scaling down the federal surge in Minnesota.
Private jet crashes at Maine airport; 6 on board presumed dead, police say
The police in Bangor, Maine, said all six people on a private business jet are presumed dead after the plane crashed in a snowstorm at Bangor International Airport.
What Trump officials say and what videos show in Alex Pretti's killing
Federal agents shot and killed a Minnesota ICU nurse in south Minneapolis on Saturday.
Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
U.S. carrier strike group enters Middle East region after Iran warning
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has crossed into Central Command, the Middle East region that includes Iran, a U.S. official told CBS News.
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Canada approves plan to move beluga whales slated for euthanasia to U.S.
Canada's last captive whales have received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the U.S.
Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
Some states expand ACA subsidies as federal tax credits lapse
A handful of U.S. states are moving to ease the cost of Affordable Care Act insurance as millions of Americans see their premiums spike.
Team USA names Winter Olympics roster of 232 athletes
Olympic veterans, including skier Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, are among the seven Americans making their fifth trips to the games.
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, three sources tell CBS News.
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Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
Some states expand ACA subsidies as federal tax credits lapse
A handful of U.S. states are moving to ease the cost of Affordable Care Act insurance as millions of Americans see their premiums spike.
Tax season starts today. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
Bettors wagered millions on expected snowfall across the U.S.
This weekend's snowstorm could prove to be lucrative for some online bettors.
Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
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More Republicans criticize Trump officials' response to Alex Pretti shooting
A growing number of Republicans, including some Trump allies, are questioning or criticizing the Trump administration's response to the killing of Alex Pretti.
Handling of evidence on Alex Pretti's death raises concerns about probe's integrity
ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit is leading the probe of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol officer.
Trump says he's raising tariffs on South Korea to 25%
President Trump is hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea, saying its government has reneged on an agreement to approve a bilateral trade deal.
Senators continue to press for answers over death of Renee Good
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee said the Justice Department's "refusal to investigate is a complete abdication of responsibility."
Bovino, some Border Patrol agents set to leave Minneapolis
Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino and some of his agents are expected to soon leave the Minneapolis area, three sources tell CBS News.
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Academy of Pediatrics vaccine reccomendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its own recommendations for childhood vaccinations Monday. The list differs significantly from the reduced vaccine schedule released earlier this month by the CDC. Dr. Amanda Kravitz, pediatrician at Weill Cornell in New York City, joins CBS News to discuss.
Winter storm brings warnings about heart attack risk of shoveling snow
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
Heart failure threatened her pregnancy. A first-of-its-kind procedure saved it.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
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."
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Canada approves plan to move beluga whales slated for euthanasia to U.S.
Canada's last captive whales have received a reprieve from death after the Canadian government conditionally approved a plan to export them to the U.S.
Team USA names Winter Olympics roster of 232 athletes
Olympic veterans, including skier Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, are among the seven Americans making their fifth trips to the games.
American Dennis Coyle marks 1 year of detention in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, was abducted from his Kabul apartment last year and has been held in near-solitary confinement by the Taliban.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
Cyclist knocked off bike by kangaroo, recovers to win Tour Down Under
Jay Vine was knocked from his bike when two large kangaroos bounced onto the road on a high speed section.
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Ye, formerly Kanye West, reveals brain injury, apologizes for antisemitic remarks
In a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal, Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, revealed that the right frontal lobe of his brain was injured in a car accident 25 years ago.
Sundance Film Festival leaving Park City, Utah
After more than 40 years, the Sundance Film Festival is leaving its longtime host of Park City, Utah, and heading to Boulder, Colorado. Sarah Horbacewicz reports.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including the iconic Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani.
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Google to pay $68 million over allegations it eavesdropped on users
Class-action lawsuit alleged that Google's voice assistant illegally recorded and shared private conversations with advertisers.
X and Grok AI users can still digitally undress people without consent
As the European Union announces an investigation, the Grok chatbot tells CBS News, "Yes, tools like me should face meaningful regulation."
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.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
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.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
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.
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Walz: Trump agrees to consider reducing federal surge in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says that he and President Trump shared a "productive" phone call Monday morning, during which he says the president agreed to consider a reduction of federal immigration enforcement forces in Minnesota.
"Narco sub" sinks with more drugs aboard after record cocaine haul seized
Police were assisted by the navy and air force, as well as the U.K. and U..S authorities, in difficult weather conditions.
Latest news on Alex Pretti shooting
Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti attacked Border Patrol officers before he was fatally shot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This comes as more Trump administration officials react to the incident. CBS News' Lana Zak and Natalie Brand report.
Political strategists on Pretti shooting
Political strategists Kristian Ramos and Rina Shah join CBS News with their reactions to Border Patrol killing Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Differing accounts of Alex Pretti shooting
The federal government's accounts of the most recent shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, involving immigration officials, appear to clash with evidence emerging. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
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Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Winter weather pummels Ole Miss campus
This past weekend's winter storm dropped record amounts of snow across the country. In Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves has confirmed two weather-related deaths. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has the details from Oxford.
Timeline of Minneapolis immigration operation
Saturday's fatal shooting in Minneapolis is the latest flashpoint after weeks of tension in the city. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser breaks down the major moments leading up to the incident.
Expert on use of force standards and Pretti death
Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old U.S. citizen killed by immigration officials in Minneapolis, was licensed to carry a gun. Still, there's no video of him ever holding his firearm during the interaction with federal agents. The White House, though, claims the gun itself was a factor. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Bovino and some agents to leave Minneapolis
CBS News has learned some Border Patrol agents will soon be leaving Minneapolis, along with Gregory Bovino, following the deadly shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by a federal officer. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East
U.S. Central Command confirmed Monday that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has entered the Middle East region. The move comes amid weeks of violent anti-government protests in Iran. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more.