Senators renew scrutiny of border officers searching Americans' phones
Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.
Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.
Shelby Park had reached a boiling point with unprecedented amounts of migrants who crossed the border illegally.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
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Gov. Abbott told CBS News Texas that the Supreme Court's ruling on SB4 is "consequential," and acknowledged the ruling isn't conclusive.
"SCOTUS temporarily halted enforcement of SB 4 but Texas is still using its authority to arrest illegal immigrants for criminal trespass and other violations of law," Abbott said via X Monday night.
Multiple Customs and Border Protection employees were involved in the "urgent" requests to purchase the fentanyl lollipops, the report said.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Texas has assembled razor wire along some sections of the U.S.-Mexico border to try to deter migrants from entering the country illegally.
The top House Republican called on the president to reinstate the Trump-era Remain in Mexico policy.
The Biden administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to step in and allow Border Patrol agents to remove razor wire the along a 29-mile stretch of the Rio Grande River.
Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador repeatedly denies his country is producing the synthetic opioid.
The woman told officials she planned to use the waste to make a necklace.
Border officials credit what is called "mirrored patrols" with Mexican authorities for the small drop, yet migrant advocates CBS News Texas spoke with call it a temporary and inhumane fix.
"We have allowed the cartels to amass an army," a former ATF senior special agent told CBS News.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 13,440 rounds of unreported ammunition on Aug. 23.
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
Anadith Danay Reyes Alvarez, who suffered from sickle cell anemia and heart disease, died after she and her family spent over a week in Border Patrol custody.
U.S. officials are preparing to distribute 1,250 appointments each day to migrants in Mexico so they can present themselves at ports of entry for an opportunity to be allowed to seek asylum.
Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, 8, died on May 17 after spending more than a week in Border Patrol custody alongside her parents and siblings.
The girl's death marks the first known death of a migrant child in Border Patrol custody since the Trump administration, when several minors died.
"They threw tear gas at us," said one of the Venezuelans frustrated by a new U.S. government app meant to handle asylum applications.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized 7.4 pounds of fentanyl worth more than $170,000 on Jan. 18.
Customs and Border Protection said its Office of Professional Responsibility was "reviewing the incident."
United States Border Patrol agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. was killed in an ATV crash while chasing a group of illegal immigrants crossing the border near Mission.
Social pressures to be productive – not to mention a culture that prizes multi-tasking – make doing nothing hard to do, for fear of being accused of the dreaded sin of laziness. However, experts say there are rewards for not pushing yourself to the edge all the time.
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A weather alert remains in place Sunday for the potential of some strong to severe storms.
If you're not prepared with your batteries and other storm essentials yet, now is a good time to stock up.
A weather alert remains in place Sunday for the potential of some strong to severe storms.
More than 100 tornadoes were detected in six states in the Midwest over the weekend.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The National Weather Service confirms multiple tornadoes touched down in at least three counties Friday, including three in Navarro County.
The Dallas Cowboys made eight picks this year.
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Dozens of people were arrested at the University of Texas at Austin during protests over the Israel-Hamas war and state lawmakers are divided on the university's response.
Senator Ted Cruz explains why he voted against a bill to give funds to Israel and discusses his opinion on protests happening on college campuses across the U.S.
Democratic Congressman and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Colin Allred, discusses his plans moving forward in his campaign for Texas Senate against incumbent Ted Cruz.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
More than 20 people have been stricken after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Here's a look at who the 'Boys have drafted so far.
With the departure of Tyron Smith, Guyton has massive shoes to fill at left tackle. The starting job will not be given to him, but Jones did not draft him to watch him sit on the bench.
The Dallas Cowboys made eight picks this year.
An unprecedented six of the first 12 picks were quarterbacks, an NFL Draft record.
Straight out of the 2024 Big Green NFL Draft Scouting Notebook, here's who the Cowboys won't draft this year, but should.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Taylor Swift fans have found a way to feel "a little bit closer to" their hero at a London watering hole, and The Black Dog pub is lapping it up.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Tornado reports are coming in from across the Midwest Sunday morning. One touched down near Stillwater, Oklahoma, another one on the outskirts of Lincoln, Nebraska and a third in Iowa. The storms left a trail of destruction.
Dallas ISD promised to make changes after a student was shot on campus at Wilmer-Hutchins High School two weeks ago. Authorities learned the gun got on campus during the late entry period, where safety measures where not being strictly followed.
Extra security will be in place at Arlington's Bowie High School Monday morning. Classes were canceled Thursday and Friday after one student fatally shot another student on campus. The district says counseling will be available.
Overnight storms brought a tornado watch and flash floods to the DFW Metroplex. There's more severe weather coming Sunday afternoon.
Damage reports are just coming in from Marietta, Oklahoma just over the Texas border. Our Dawn White is on the ground, speaking with officials who are concerned about the aftermath of weekend storms.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!