Acting DHS head on federal agents in cities
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about the surge in federal agents to U.S. cities and criticism of the federal government's involvement in Portland.
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Trump to send agents to Chicago, other cities
President Trump said Wednesday he would deploy federal agents to cities he says are run by Democratic mayors that are weak on crime, including Chicago. The move comes as the president, who is trailing former Vice President Joe Biden in most polls, seizes on a theme of "law and order." Carter Evans reports.
White House defends legality of use of federal agents in Portland
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany cited a provision of federal law that addresses protection of federal property.
Federal agents' response to Portland protests
Federal officers were filmed shooting tear gas and smoke bombs at protesters early Tuesday morning in Portland, Oregon, and the Department of Homeland Security is preparing to deploy agents to other cities. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Portland, and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a homeland security correspondent for the New York Times, joins CBSN with more on who these agents are and questions about their legal authority.
Judge orders Trump administration to fully reinstate DACA program
The order could open the program to hundreds of thousands of new applicants, including teenagers who met the age requirement after President Trump moved to end DACA
Stephen Miller's role in immigration policy
CBSN's "Red & Blue" takes a closer look at White House adviser Stephen Miller, who has been the driving force behind the recent overhaul at the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS' Chad Wolf: DACA will continue following SCOTUS ruling
The acting head of the Department of Homeland Security says the administration will "continue the program as we have over the past two years."
Acting DHS chief says DACA will continue following Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 last week the Trump administration's attempt to end the DACA program was unlawful.
Transcript: Chad Wolf on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf that aired Sunday, June 21, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
New Trump rule would redefine who qualifies for refuge in U.S.
The rule would make it more difficult for foreigners to seek refuge from certain forms of persecution, including gender-based violence, gang threats and torture at the hands of "rogue" government officials.
Over 7,200 people arrested this weekend, CBS News review finds
Charges included burglary, arson, aggravated assault, rioting, looting, defacing public property and violating curfew.
Ex-DHS chief: Election should "definitely" include vote-by-mail
Trump has criticized mail-in voting, claiming it invites voter fraud.
Chertoff on D.C. reopening
Michael Chertoff says that as decline continues, Washington D.C. should be able to reopen in "about a week."
U.S. signs asylum deal with El Salvador
The Trump administration has signed an immigration accord with El Salvador designed to ensure the government of this small Central American country - one the most dangerous nations in the Western Hemisphere - offers refuge to migrants from other countries journeying to the U.S. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to discuss.
Government expands "Remain in Mexico" policy
The Trump administration is expanding its "Remain in Mexico" policy by allowing authorities to send most asylum-seekers to Mexico regardless of where they crossed the border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports it is the latest attempt to end a system President Trump and others have criticized as "catch and release."
Feds plan to collect DNA samples from migrants
The Trump administration is planning to expand the collection of DNA samples from detained migrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain the policy and why critics say the government is breaching civil liberties.
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan resigns
Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan left his post Friday after just six months on the job. In a tweet, Donald Trump said McAleenan wanted to "spend more time with his family and go to the private sector." CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegeus and CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with CBSN about the circumstances surrounding his departure.
U.S. will not implement "public charge" rule
The State Department will not be implementing the so-called public charge rule as planned today, after five federal judges blocked the regulation on low-income immigrants from taking effect. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Trump taps Chad Wolf for Homeland Security
President Trump has selected Chad Wolf as the next acting head of the Department of Homeland Security, replacing Kevin McAleenan who announced his resignation last month. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain what this means for the administration's hard-line policies.
Cuomo and Trump discuss travel program
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced it would ban New Yorkers from applying for "Trusted Traveler" programs like Global Entry. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo met with President Trump to discuss the ban today. New York Times metro reporter Azi Paybarah joined CBSN's "Red and Blue" to explain why the administration is targeting New York residents with the ban.
Real ID deadline worries airports, lawmakers
Only about 27% of people have a Real ID. The October 1 national deadline is worrying airports and lawmakers. Republicans and Democrats in Congress have sent a letter to the DHS asking for contingency plans so people don't show up to the airport and get turned away. Kris Van Cleave reports on what people need to do to get the new ID card.
20,000 migrants have been expelled along border under coronavirus order
More than 90% of the families, children and single adults that Border Patrol encountered in April were expelled under a public health order.
Trump limits immigrant visas in new coronavirus proclamation
Some 52,000 would-be immigrants could lose the opportunity to move to the U.S. over the next two months under the order, according to one estimate.
Trump to pause immigrant visas for 60 days over coronavirus
The president said the move is necessary to protect American workers reeling from an economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump says he'll block asylum-seekers at Mexico border over coronavirus
The president said he would invoke a law that allows officials to turn away migrants.
Trump promised to lower prices for Americans. Here's what the data shows.
Hurricane Isaias becomes Category 3 storm as it threatens northern Gulf Coast
Trump announces Russia will release millions of tons of diesel to help with costs
Pentagon's plan to livestream execution sparks intense backlash
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