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Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expanding training at its Georgia academy, offering bonuses and recruiting younger candidates as protests and concerns over tactics continue.
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement is expanding training at its Georgia academy, offering bonuses and recruiting younger candidates as protests and concerns over tactics continue.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is ramping up training for new agents as the agency's director said he wants to train 10,000 new agents by the end of the year. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga visited the ICE training facility and has more.
A federal judge is set to rule on the future of the immigration detention in Florida known as "Alligator Alcatraz." An environmental group and Native American tribe sued over concerns that the facility would harm the surrounding Everglades. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Sergio Ramirez has been in ICE custody in a Michigan jail since late May. He is originally from Mexico, but has lived in the Chicago area for about the past 20 years.
The Department of Homeland Security figure comes with caveats, researchers who study population demographics told CBS News, and it's too early to conclude that there's been a mass exodus.
The Trump administration has instructed government officials to investigate what it is calling "anti-American" views and activities of people applying for immigration benefits, including those applying for green cards and work permits. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
In its latest effort to narrow access to legal immigration benefits, the Trump administration is directing government officials to screen people applying to live or work in the U.S. for "anti-American" views. North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis has expressed concerns that the president's immigration policies could make his party less popular among a subset of voters that helped him win the 2024 election.
Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced plans Tuesday for an immigration detention center in a farming area in the state's southwest corner.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining whether immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship have a "good moral character."
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
Students in Los Angeles have gone back to school, but a summer of immigration raids have left families on edge.The country's second largest school district is taking extra steps to address safety concerns. CBS News' Carter Evans reports.
The move amounts to a sweeping reversal of "sanctuary" policies in the nation's capital, allowing the Metropolitan Police Department, for the time being, to fully cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
With big smiles and colorful backpacks, tens of thousands of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District walked into their first day of class Thursday. But heading into this new academic year, some families say they are living in fear. Nidia Cavazos reports.
A new school year is starting in Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest school district. This year, Carter Evans reports, teachers are keeping an eye out for potential ICE raids.
Some "Alligator Alcatraz" detainees are among the more than half a million recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy, or DACA.
Huntington Park, California, is 95.6% Latino, and as many as 45% of the residents are undocumented, according to the city.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" he's "encouraged" to see a ramp-up in immigration enforcement. As data shows many people detained by ICE only have minor criminal records, he said "traffic violations don't excite me as much" as arresting murderers and dangerous convicted criminals — whom he called the "worst of the worst."
Los Angeles officials said they are considering "all legal options" following this week's controversial immigration raid dubbed "operation Trojan Horse." Experts are fearful for the future of the state's economy if immigration enforcements continue to saw apart its workforce.
Home Depots have become a hotbed for immigration raids in recent months, so residents have vowed to remain a constant presence at dozens of locations across Los Angeles County.
The Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration is facing renewed backlash after an immigration raid at a Home Depot parking lot in Los Angeles called operation "Trojan Horse." Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the escalating court battles over the raids.
As the Trump administration's immigration crackdown continues, a group of residents in Pasadena, California, has come together to provide information and support to day laborers at their local Home Depot. Adam Yamaguchi has the story.
An ICE spokesperson ICE Assistant Secretary confirmed that Dean Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer in the coming month.
A federal immigration operation was conducted at another Southern California Home Depot on Wednesday with Border Patrol agents pouring out of a Penske truck. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more on the raid. Plus, CBS News Confirmed data journalist Julia Ingram digs into the data on sanctuary cities and Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told CBS News that his agency remains focused on deporting "the worst of the worst," but that a lack of cooperation from some local law enforcement agencies is hindering progress. CBS News Confirmed data journalist Julia Ingram has more.
"I feel like a mom again," Paola Clouatre tells CBS News after she was released from ICE custody this week. Her husband, a Marine Corps veteran, has been fighting since May to bring her home.
Following a call with several Middle Eastern leaders, President Trump said that a peace deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated."
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The three workers, who died in March, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Protesters on Saturday streamed into central Belgrade, many carrying banners and wearing T-shirts inscribed with the "Students win" motto of the youth movement.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave have been repatriated. One other set of remains was returned earlier this month.
Ryan Bingham's career spans decades and genres. He went from a 2009 awards season sweep with "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" to starring as Walker in "Yellowstone." Bingham sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on his work and to discuss his latest project, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones," which he created in collaboration with The Texas Gentlemen.
Lamorne Morris sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his career as he steps into the Marvel universe with Nicholas Cage for "Spider-Noir."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Relevance."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Let the Big Dog Eat."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "The Lucky Ones."
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
At Kouri Richins' sentencing for the murder of Eric Richins, her husband and father of their three sons, she declared her innocence to the court and to her children. But for jurors on the case, the evidence told a different story.
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
A woman is accused of opening fire outside a courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, and shooting two lawyers, police said.
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
President Trump announced that he is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is dismissing his assertion. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
More than 50,000 people have been evacuated due to a failing industrial tank filled with an extremely hazardous chemical that is leaking from an aerospace facility in Southern California, and it could explode. The governor has declared a state of emergency. Lana Zak reports.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch's family on Saturday revealed his cause of death as "severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications." Lindsey Reiser reports.
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.