California farm worker injured in immigration raids dies; more than 300 arrested
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
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Judge orders ICE to pause LA immigration raids
A federal judge in California temporarily halted the Trump administration from making indiscriminate arrests based on race and denying detainees access to lawyers. Elise Preston has more details.
Judge halts California ICE raids
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop its sweeping California immigration raids, which continue to spark both protest and concern in communities.
What we know about immigration raids on farms
An immigration raid on a cannabis farm north of Los Angeles Thursday resulted in protests that witnesses said turned violent. Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what we know about these Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and the farms that are being targeted.
Tensions rise over L.A. immigration raid
An immigration raid at a cannabis farm near Los Angeles, California, ended with violent clashes between border control agents and protesters. Officials also targeted another site in a neighboring county. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
Federal agents raid Southern California farm
As workers were being detained during an immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Southern California on Thursday, federal agents fired tear gas and tossed smoke bombs to disperse a crowd of protesters who formed outside the farm. Carter Evans has the latest.
How Trump's "big, beautiful bill" bolsters ICE
President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," now signed into law, allocates roughly $170 billion for immigration enforcement and border security efforts. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details. Then, Tom Homan, the president's "border czar," joins to discuss where the money will go.
Budget law gives ICE funds to grow operations
The U.S. is on the verge of its most intense spending spree on immigration enforcement in modern history, fueled by tens of billions of dollars inside the new economic law that President Trump signed on July Fourth. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Mahmoud Khalil files $20 million claim against Trump administration
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security called Mahmoud Khalil's claim "absurd," accusing him of "hateful behavior and rhetoric" that threatened Jewish students.
Lawmaker files bill on ICE masks
A Democratic lawmaker in Tennessee is pushing for legislation that would ban immigration enforcement officials from wearing masks, forcing them to show their faces. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes reports.
Doctors fear ICE agents in health facilities deter people from seeking care
As the Trump administration continues its push to detain undocumented immigrants, doctors are hearing that some patients are avoiding health care settings out of fears over possible ICE raids.
Several in custody after North Texas police officer shot in neck outside ICE facility
A federal law enforcement source told CBS News that local police arrested eight people. The official said some of those apprehended were wearing body armor.
ICE frees 64-year-old Iranian mother agents detained after U.S. bombed Iran
ICE has released a 64-year-old Iranian mother agents detained after the U.S. bombed Iran last month.
New details in Texas ICE center shooting
There are new details on the suspects involved in the recent shooting at a Texas immigration detention center. One local police officer was injured in the July Fourth attack. Nicole Sganga has the details.
Lawmakers denied "Alligator Alcatraz" entry
Democratic lawmakers in Florida attempted to get into the new ICE detention facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," but were denied entry. They were told it was due to safety concerns. CBS Miami's Morgan Rynor reports.
What to know about boxer Julio César Chávez Jr.'s arrest in L.A.
Chávez was detained in front of his home in Los Angeles and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, authorities said.
Military sending 200 Marines to help ICE in Florida
The U.S. military said it will send some service members to Florida, in the "first wave" of an operation to assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
ICE arrests Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. over alleged cartel ties, DHS says
Former champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is allegedly wanted on an arrest warrant in Mexico, officials said.
ICE arrests boxer Julio Cesar Chávez Jr.
The Department of Homeland Security says ICE agents have arrested Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. and that he is "being processed for expedited removal from the United States." Chávez has an active arrest warrant in Mexico for his alleged involvement in organized crime and trafficking firearms, ammunition and explosives, DHS said in a news release.
Trump tours "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center in Florida
President Trump toured a new immigration detention center in South Florida that state officials are calling "Alligator Alcatraz."
U.S. holding detainees at Guantanamo Bay
The U.S. is holding migrant detainees from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean at immigration facilities on the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, according to internal U.S. government records. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Why some are protesting "Alligator Alcatraz"
President Trump's tour of the new Florida Everglades immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" comes with some Floridians who voted for Mr. Trump pushing back against the facility. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Afghan ally detained by ICE after immigration court hearing
An Afghan man who worked alongside U.S. troops against the Taliban was detained by ICE officers after he attended a mandatory immigration hearing in San Diego.
Why Trump is touting "Alligator Alcatraz"
President Trump is in Florida on Tuesday to tour the new migrant holding facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest from Ochopee, while Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more details on the new complex.
Most ICE detainees have no criminal record
President Trump has repeatedly claimed his administration's immigration crackdown would focus on deporting those who he describes as "the worst of the worst." But government data shows the majority of people detained by ICE in recent months have never been convicted of a crime. Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains.
Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records show
The State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
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U.S. concludes another night of Iran strikes amid battle over Strait of Hormuz
Iran said it would attack "all infrastructure in the region" if President Trump follows through on his threats to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Maps show wildfire smoke forecast, air quality alerts in swath of U.S.
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is engulfing large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week.
At least 2 dead in Central Texas flooding as torrential rain slams region
More than a foot of rain has fallen since Monday, triggering dangerous flash flooding in Central Texas.
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Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
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Trump Media to sell faster access to president's Truth Social posts
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
Airlines say permanent daylight saving time won't be simple
Adjusting to permanent daylight saving time would cause significant disruptions to schedules and operations, an airline trade group said.
Teleprompter operator made over $100K betting on Trump speeches
After detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled over possible glass contamination
The recall includes cases of Pillsbury "Hard Roll Dough" and "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls, which are marketed to businesses.
Foreclosures surged 21% in the first half of 2026, new data shows
The state with the biggest jump in foreclosure activity was Idaho, where filings increased 59% compared to the same time last year.
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Trump revisits disputed claims about election security and declassifies documents
In a primetime address, President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls "catastrophically short," revisiting a topic that has drawn his attention for years — and making claims that election experts have heavily disputed.
Trump falsely alleges voting machines are "vulnerable" and "easily compromised"
President Trump alleged voting machines and ballot-counting systems are "extremely exposed to attack" — but experts say voting machines are subject to intense controls.
Fact checking Trump speech on election security
President Trump is delivering a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House.
Blanche holds meeting with Epstein accusers after Tillis' request
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met with accusers of Jeffrey Epstein following a demand to do so by a Republican senator whose support is crucial to advancing his nomination to lead the Justice Department.
Thousands of election-focused workers cut during Trump's 2nd term
Since the beginning of his second administration, the government has cut thousands of workers who were tasked with ensuring secure elections in the U.S.
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FDA approves new cholesterol pill
The FDA has approved a new daily cholesterol pill that works differently from popular statins and may deliver better results for some people. Dr. Corey Bradley, a cardiologist at Columbia University's Irving Medical Center, joins "CBS Evening News" to discuss.
FDA names likely cyclosporiasis source
The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows. Mark Strassmann reports.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Doctors question plan to screen military members for low testosterone
Doctors raised a range of concerns about a testosterone screening policy announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which is likely to be costly to implement.
Introducing Norah O'Donnell's new health podcast
"Healthful with Norah O'Donnell" launches July 22.
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Dozens of Marineland's whales coming to U.S. through rescue plan
Dozens of beluga whales are set to be relocated from the shuttered Canadian theme park to aquariums across the United States through an international emergency rescue effort, officials said.
U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Climate extremes fuel explosive wildfires in Canada and western U.S.
One climatologist said "a perfect storm" of climate extremes primed the western U.S. for one of its worst fire seasons in a decade. Meanwhile, Canadian wildfire smoke fills the air.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
From Balogun's red card to an upset run, some of the World Cup's biggest stories
Spain is looking to secure a World Cup victory for the first time in 16 years, and Argentina enters Sunday hoping to become back-to-back champions.
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From the archives: Pat Oliphant and the art of political cartoons
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant, whose acidic drawings skewering political figures were syndicated in as many as 500 publications around the world, died on July 13, 2026 at age 90. In this April 16, 2000 "Sunday Morning" story, Oliphant talked with Morley Safer about caricature, censorship, and the influence of the first great political cartoonist, 19th century French master Honoré Daumier, whose grotesque drawings of King Louis Philippe led to a curtailment of press freedom in France in 1835.
George Santos to try hand as contestant in grueling TV reality show
George Santos has worn many hats: swindler, congressman, prison inmate, podcast host. The obvious next gig? Reality TV show contestant.
"Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill's cause of death revealed
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Behind the "Better in Person" talk show
Author and journalist Stephen Dubner, who rose to fame when he co-wrote The New York Times bestseller "Freakonomics," talks with "CBS Mornings" about launching his own weekly talk show on YouTube, "Better in Person." Dubner discusses how the show got its start, his wide range of guests and why he decided to self-finance it.
Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
New York is now the first state to temporarily ban data center construction, paving the way for others to follow suit. Environmental advocate Erin Brockovich joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Mayor to homeowner losing sleep over data center plant: "Consider selling"
Noise from a Mississippi plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area is causing migraines, ringing ears and sleepless nights, residents say.
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.
Mississippi residents decry data center plant
Residents of Southaven, Mississippi, are sounding off about a data center plant powering Elon Musk's xAI data centers in the area, likening the constant noise to being tortured.
Meta announces new safety features
Meta announced it is introducing new features to help protect teens using Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, including alerting a parent if their child discusses self-harm with one of its AI chatbots. Kelly O'Grady explains.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
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U.S. designates cartel on Texas border as foreign terrorist organization
The Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras joined six other Mexican criminal organizations that the U.S. considers terrorist groups.
Woman speaks in support of Blanche at hearing
Antioch, Illinois, mother Jennifer Bos voiced her support for Todd Blanche at his confirmation hearing to become attorney general. Bos advocates for stricter immigration policy after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant.
Sons of man killed by ICE agent speak out
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Salgado Jr., the sons of the Mexican man who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston, spoke to CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez about their father's death.
New details emerge in Nolan Wells case
Newly obtained GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources tracks the movements of the boat that Mississippi teen Nolan Wells was on before he went missing. Wells was found dead after a Fourth of July boat trip to Horn Island with friends. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest on the investigation.
Councilwoman shot, husband killed in Mexico near U.S. border
Maria de Jesus Quijada was shot at while traveling in a vehicle with her family. Her husband did not survive.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Trump speaks on elections | Special Report
President Trump on Thursday delivered a primetime address about election security where he railed against China. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Doctor on wildfire smoke health risks
Millions of Americans across the Northeast and Midwest were under air quality alerts this week as smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires settled in. At the same time, some of those same areas saw severe heat. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder has more.
Sen. Warner slams Trump's primetime speech
Sen. Mark Warner joins CBS News with his reaction to President Trump's primetime address on Thursday about U.S. election security.
Trump rails against China in primetime speech
President Trump addressed the U.S. in a primetime speech on Thursday night about election security, launching allegations against China. Tony Dokoupil anchored CBS News' special report.
Judge slams Trump, DOJ over IRS lawsuit
This week, a federal judge slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over the president's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details and analysis.