U.S.-Mexico border crossings on the rise
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.
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Biden in Brownsville, Trump in Eagle Pass
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.
Biden, Trump offer opposing border policies
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.
Biden urges House Speaker to hold border bill vote
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.
Biden, Trump headed to Texas border
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.
Migrants brave treacherous conditions along Arizona border
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.
Biden weighs asylum crackdown
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.
Mexico sets up checkpoint near border fence gap after migrants cross into U.S.
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.
Bipartisan border deal collapses in Senate
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.
Breaking down the Senate's border policy deal
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.
Chinese migrants now the fastest-growing group trying to cross into the U.S.
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.
Chinese migrants are the fastest growing group crossing into U.S. from Mexico
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.
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.
House GOP moves forward with Mayorkas impeachment
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.
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.
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.
White House, Texas spar over border authority
Who has authority at the southern border? Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and President Biden continue their dispute over that answer. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Supreme Court says U.S. can remove razor wire installed by Texas along border
Texas has assembled razor wire along some sections of the U.S.-Mexico border to try to deter migrants from entering the country illegally.
Breaking down SCOTUS border wire decision
The Supreme Court is allowing Border Patrol agents to remove razor wire that Texas installed along the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez unpacks the decision, and explains what could happen next.
Texas defies threat to vacate border area
Texas' attorney general defied federal officials who demanded authorities abandon a public park along the U.S.-Mexico border that state National Guard soldiers seized last week. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Texas' floating border barrier can remain, court rules in reversal
Wednesday, a federal appeals court reversed an order requiring Texas to move a floating barrier on the Rio Grande.
Biden admin., Texas at odds over border
The Biden administration has warned Texas officials it will take action if they continue to bar Border Patrol agents from a park near the U.S.-Mexico border. Texas National Guard troops have taken control of the park and erected barriers, preventing federal agents from entering. Weijia Jian reports.
Texas blocks federal border agents from processing migrants in public park
After seizing control of Shelby Park, Texas National Guard units deployed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott have prevented Border Patrol agents from entering the area.
Iowa GOP voters cite immigration as top issue
Former President Donald Trump is the presumed frontrunner in the Iowa caucuses as of Thursday. The rest of the Republican field has just four days to close the gap. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe examines the top issue driving caucus-goers.
U.S., Mexico ramp up efforts to deter crossings
Both U.S. and Mexican authorities are working to deter illegal border crossings into the U.S. following a record number of crossings in December. Adam Yamaguchi reports from a U.S. border town where migrants often camp.
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Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says
Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Artemis II launch live updates as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow live updates.
Trump praises "overwhelming victories" and says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly"
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's order to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to invalidating President Trump's executive order that would end birthright citizenship.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
Trump indicates he'll try to pull U.S. out of NATO
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
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DHS scraps Noem policy requiring secretary's review of all contracts above $100K
The Noem policy meant the secretary was required to personally sign off on thousands of DHS contracts.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Trump praises "overwhelming victories" and says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly"
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
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Americans say this is their "magic number" to retire comfortably
Most people fall far short of the savings they say they will need to maintain their standard of living in retirement, data shows.
How high could oil and gas prices go if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed?
"The scary scenarios are, unfortunately, extremely plausible" if the critical Persian Gulf waterway stays effectively sealed, economist Paul Krugman said.
Elon Musk's SpaceX files confidential initial public offering
The Texas-based company could go public with a valuation of more than $1.75 trillion, making it the largest IPO in history.
Will the Iran war slow U.S. hiring? Economists say risks are rising.
With oil prices rising and hiring already slowing, economists warn the Iran war could further weigh on U.S. job growth.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic Reese's recipe after backlash
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
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Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Federal government appealing order releasing 5-year-old from immigration custody
The federal government may try to send 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos back to detention.
State Department overhauls Foreign Service Officer Test
The State Department announced Wednesday that it is modifying the Foreign Service Officer Test to reflect the foreign policy goals of the Trump administration.
Trump praises "overwhelming victories" and says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly"
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Trump, GOP leaders unveil plan to end DHS shutdown
GOP leaders unveiled a plan to end DHS shutdown, mirroring a framework that the Senate pursued last week before it was quickly batted down by House Republicans.
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FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
Hockey player diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at 26: "It was surreal"
David Lyon is one of the rising number of young adults to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Indonesia's Molucca Sea sets off small tsunami
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes.
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government.
Trump praises "overwhelming victories" and says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly"
President Trump predicted in a prime-time address that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and said U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories," but he did not offer a definitive timeline.
Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack"
A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel.
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U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists
American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast.
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Kenan Thompson on new children's book
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Crew that flew Apache helicopters near Kid Rock's house suspended
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement
Taylor Swift is being sued by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade who has accused the superstar of trademark infringement over her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Wade is the creator of the "Confessions of a Showgirl" podcast, which started as a column in 2014.
Sharon Stone talks new season of "Euphoria"
Sharon Stone reflected on her legendary career as she discussed joining the cast of "Euphoria," working with the show's creator, Sam Levinson, and how she has advocated for women in the entertainment industry.
Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over "The Life of a Showgirl"
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every 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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Snowy owl, cheetah among 40 species granted international protection
According to a recent report, nearly one in four species catalogued by the CMS are threatened with extinction on a worldwide scale.
Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II moon mission
NASA is poised to launch four astronauts on a historic nine-day trip around the moon and back. Here's everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as heat records are shattered worldwide
Arctic sea ice levels are crucial to Earth's climate because, without the ice reflecting sunlight, more heat energy goes into the oceans.
Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Ted Bundy's DNA linked to death of Utah teen in 1974, sheriff's office says
Bundy's full DNA profiled was entered into the FBI's national database, giving investigators a shot at solving potential cases linked to Bundy.
Baby in stroller killed in apparent stray-bullet shooting in Brooklyn
A child was being pushed in a stroller at Moore and Humboldt streets in East Williamsburg on Wednesday when she suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said.
Kentucky Powerball winner arrested again
James Farthing, who won the $167.3 million Powerball jackpot last April, was arrested for a third time since collecting his grand prize. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Son of Hawaii doctor testifies at trial
The son of a Maui doctor testified that his father confessed to him over FaceTime to trying to kill his stepmother, Arielle Konig, on a hike last year. Prosecutors allege Gerhardt Konig tried to push his wife off a cliff, attempted to inject her with a syringe and hit her in the head with a rock.
Luigi Mangione lawyers seek to postpone trial
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
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President Trump addressed the nation about the Iran war Wednesday night, saying that the U.S. would complete its mission there "very shortly." CBS News' Ed O'Keefe remarks on the president's remarks and J.D. Simkins, editor-in-chief of the Military Times and Defense News, joins with analysis.
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The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
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President Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night about the Iran war. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Trump addresses U.S. on Iran war
President Trump sought to assure Americans that the conflict with Iran would be brief compared to other wars in U.S. history and insisted that gas prices would go down quickly. Nancy Cordes reports.
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Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.