U.S.-Mexico border crossings dip in March
In a surprising trend, migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border fell in March, with officials crediting Mexico for the decrease. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
In a surprising trend, migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border fell in March, with officials crediting Mexico for the decrease. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
Lawyers for Texas and the Biden administration squared off during a court hearing Wednesday about the state's controversial SB4 immigration law. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "America Decides" to unpack the oral arguments.
As Texas has become more hostile to migrants, the number of people crossing in Arizona has soared. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details. Then, Andrew Schoenholtz, professor from practice at Georgetown University Law Center, joins CBS News to discuss the Lone Star State's border crackdown.
For the third consecutive year, Border Patrol is on track to record two million apprehensions at the U.S. southern border.
A federal appeals court heard arguments Wednesday over whether or not to allow Texas to enforce its controversial immigration law known as SB4. The measure remains blocked hours after the Supreme Court let it go into effect. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the judicial back-and-forth.
Just hours after the Supreme Court gave temporary permission for SB4 to go into effect — a controversial Texas law that would allow the state to arrest migrants — a federal appeals court Tuesday night issued a ruling that again put the law on hold. Judges on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals heard the case Wednesday morning. Omar Villafranca has the latest on the legal rollercoaster.
Congress has until the end of Friday to reach a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown. If lawmakers fail to do so, funding for several departments, including Homeland Security and the IRS, will run out. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on where talks stand.
On Monday, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito indefinitely extended a stay on a controversial immigration enforcement law in Texas. The law, SB4, would allow state officials to arrest migrants accused of crossing into the U.S. illegally. A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments about the case in April.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has extended an order that prevents a controversial Texas immigration law from taking effect. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Border Patrol agents recorded 140,000 migrant apprehensions in February, 16,000 more than the previous month, a U.S. official told CBS News. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Challenging the authority of the Biden administration, Texas has deployed state police, national guard soldiers, barriers and controversial policies to deter illegal crossings.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump both made trips to the southern border Thursday. The visits come as Americans increasingly point to immigration as a top issue ahead of the November election. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Camilo Montoya-Galvez report.
President Biden spoke near Brownsville, Texas, on Thursday during his trip to the southern border. Mr. Biden called on Congress to hold a vote on a bipartisan border security bill in the House.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are in Texas to discuss immigration fixes at the U.S.-Mexico border. Mr. Biden is touring the border with federal agents while Trump visits Shelby Park, a patch of federal land that has become a point of dispute between Texas and the Biden administration. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to visit the Texas border in separate events on Thursday. Mr. Biden will be in Brownsville to meet with border patrol officials while Trump visits Eagle Pass, a town a little more than 300 miles away. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Undeterred by border walls, violent Mexican cartels and treacherous terrain, hundreds of migrants are crossing the Arizona desert each day. Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
President Biden is considering cracking down on asylum claims at the southern border and could cite the same law former President Donald Trump used when he enforced a travel ban on predominantly Muslim countries, three people familiar with the plans tell CBS News. Immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains how the law works.
Migrants in Mexico have moved on to another border crossing after Mexico's government set up a checkpoint near a fence gap known as the San Judas Break.
A landmark, bipartisan plan to tighten the southern border and help pay for the war in Ukraine has collapsed. Scott MacFarlane reports on the 72-hour fallout on Capitol Hill.
After months of closed-door negotiations, Senate leaders finally unveiled a bipartisan $188 billion border security and foreign aid package. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez and Scott MacFarlane have the latest.
A growing number of Chinese nationals, trying to escape repressive politics and a bleak economy, are headed to the U.S. They're turning to a gap at the southern border with Mexico as a way to get in.
Migrants determined to escape China's increasingly repressive political climate and sluggish economy are now the fastest growing group trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico.
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.
House Republicans are moving forward with articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, saying he bears responsibility for the situation at the U.S. southern border. Democrats, however, say they have no evidence of high crimes or misdemeanors. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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.
Jurors in Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Antisemitic chants and even threats against Jewish students have brought the tension of the Middle East onto U.S. college campuses.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft was carrying two people at the time.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
The Senate advanced the foreign aid package, which includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok, after months of disagreement in Congress.
Larry Webb confessed to shooting and killing Susan and Natasha "Alex" Carter, who had been missing for 24 years, officials said.
Former President Donald Trump could receive a large windfall from his newly public media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.
Surprise guests, a broken foot and a history-making headliner.
Tesla reports slide in earnings and revenue, but investors cheered by pledge to accelerate rollout of cheaper vehicles.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Don Steven McDougal, a family friend, was indicted by a Polk County grand jury in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft was carrying two people at the time.
Trump's bid for sweeping immunity lands before the Supreme Court, which will hear a case Thursday over whether he can face federal charges related to an alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Tesla reports slide in earnings and revenue, but investors cheered by pledge to accelerate rollout of cheaper vehicles.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Former President Donald Trump could receive a large windfall from his newly public media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X.
Trump's bid for sweeping immunity lands before the Supreme Court, which will hear a case Thursday over whether he can face federal charges related to an alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Jurors in former President Donald Trump's trial in New York heard testimony from a former media executive about his efforts to bury negative stories about Trump before the 2016 presidential election.
Regulators prohibit new noncompetes, which impede millions of U.S. workers from getting a better job.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Warmer weather is prime time for ticks that can carry Lyme disease and other illnesses. Here's how to spot them and get rid of them.
Tires emit huge volumes of particles and chemicals as they roll along the highway, and researchers are only beginning to understand the threat. One byproduct of tire use, 6PPD-q, is in regulators' crosshairs after it was found to be killing fish.
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To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.
"He's ultimately responsible," former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the drug's transport, a Swedish customs official said.
The Netzah Yehuda Battalion of the Israel Defense Forces has faced criticism for its conduct. Will the U.S. take action?
At least 77 students from the women-only college at Cambridge University were recruited to the code breaking station during World War II.
The photo of Prince Louis is said to have been taken by his mother Catherine, Princess of Wales.
Surprise guests, a broken foot and a history-making headliner.
Eric Church is revered as one of country music's most respected figures, often described as Nashville's renegade. But he admits that even after his success, he sometimes still sees himself as an outsider.
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Bebe Neuwirth is back on Broadway, starring as Fraulein Schneider in the new revival of "Cabaret."
Chanel Miller, celebrated for her profound memoir "Know My Name," steps into a new creative realm with her children's book, "Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All." The story, both written and illustrated by Miller, follows two young friends on an adventurous quest through New York City to return misplaced socks from Magnolia's parents' laundromat.
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.
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.
Senators give the green light to a foreign aid package that includes a possible ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
More than 100 nations, including the United States, have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030.
Relatively few Americans say they know a lot about President Biden's initiatives to combat climate change, according to a CBS News poll. Carolyn Kissane, a New York University global affairs associate dean and professor, joins CBS News with more on Biden's climate policies.
A photo taken two days after the sinking of the RMS Titanic apparently shows the iceberg that doomed the so-called unsinkable ship in 1912. CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Despite how terrifying sharks might seem, the creatures are critical to the survival of the world's oceans. Oceans generate 50% of the oxygen on the planet and absorb 90% of excess heat created by global warming. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy spoke with conservationists in the Bahamas.
A new CBS poll finds that most of the public favors the U.S. taking steps to address climate change. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
Climate change could cause a $38 trillion income loss per year globally by 2049, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down the numbers.
Don Steven McDougal, a family friend, was indicted by a Polk County grand jury in connection with the death of an 11-year-old girl.
Six men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the drug's transport, a Swedish customs official said.
Larry Webb confessed to shooting and killing Susan and Natasha "Alex" Carter, who had been missing for 24 years, officials said.
The Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement with victims of former USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar. The civil settlement stems from allegations that the FBI failed to properly investigate sexual abuse claims against Nassar. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
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We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
At least 125 measles cases have been reported across 17 states so far this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's more cases reported this year than in all of 2022, the most recent peak. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.
Construction has begun for a high-speed rail that would connect Los Angeles to Las Vegas by 2028. Pasi Lautala, the director of Michigan Tech University's Rail Transportation Program, joins CBS News with more.
The Senate is considering a bill passed by the House that would force ByteDance, TikTok's current owners, to sell the popular social media app. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent breaks down how a forced sale would take place.
President Biden is visiting Tampa, Florida, Tuesday to campaign on federal abortion measures and reproductive rights as more states take up bans and restrictions. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has the latest.
The first witness to testify in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" criminal trial, former CEO of American Media Inc. David Pecker, detailed a "catch and kill" process to prevent negative press coverage. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Graham Kates report.