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New data shows the overwhelming majority of Afghans trying to come into the U.S. on humanitarian grounds have been rejected. Statistics from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services show that more than 4,200 so-called parole requests submitted to the agency since July 2021 have been denied and less than 300 have been approved, a denial rate of around 90%. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined "Red and Blue" to discuss.
The U.S. last year resettled tens of thousands of Afghans following the Taliban takeover. But it left behind many at-risk Afghans, including family members of U.S. military translators.
A recount in Texas affirmed Democrat Michelle Vallejo as her party's nominee for a new congressional district along the U.S.-Mexico border.
May's tally of migrant arrests surpassed the previous monthly record U.S. Border Patrol set in March 2000, when the agency recorded 220,000 apprehensions.
It has been 10 years since former President Barack Obama implemented the DACA program, which protects immigrants who came to the U.S. illegally as minors from being deported. Last year, however, a federal judge in Texas ruled the policy is illegal. Natalia Aristizabal, deputy director of Make the Road New York, joined CBS News' Matt Pieper to discuss.
The Supreme Court issued a decision Wednesday that dismissed several states' bids to defend a Trump-era immigration policy. Judge Vanessa Gilmore, a retired federal court judge, spoke with CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about what the decision means for people seeking permanent legal status in the U.S., and when we could see a ruling from the court on Roe v. Wade.
The U.K. plans to deport asylum seekers who enter the country using "irregular" routes, such as on small boats or in the backs of trucks, to Rwanda.
One of the U.K.'s most senior religious leaders has called the program, which is still under legal review, an "immoral policy that shames Britain."
President Biden addressed the inflation crisis in a briefing at the Port of Los Angeles Friday. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Under an accord President Biden will unveil at the Summit of the Americas, several countries commit to taking in more asylum-seekers, among other steps.
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Himes and Steil also discuss gun control and immigration with host Major Garrett.
President Biden is in Los Angeles to host leaders for the Summit of the Americas. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with a look at what we can expect.
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, now a partner with the Paul, Weiss law firm, joined CBS News to discuss a controversial proposal to share graphic images of victims of AR-15 shootings in order to "awaken" the public and push lawmakers to enact gun law reforms.
The ninth Summit of the Americas is happening in Los Angeles, but leaders of several countries will not attend to protest the exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joins "Red and Blue" from Los Angeles with more on what those boycotts mean, and what is on the agenda for the summit.
The Summit of the Americas is underway in Los Angeles, but a key member won't be there. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador says he's not attending. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and current Counsel to White and Case in Mexico, Antonio Garza, about how this could impact the summit.
Asylum has become a focal point of the debate over U.S. immigration policy. Here's how it works.
A growing backlog of hundreds of thousands of unresolved cases has crippled the U.S. government's ability to decide asylum applications in a timely fashion.
President Biden's appointees have said the rule will allow the U.S. to more quickly grant asylum to those fleeing persecution, while rapidly deporting migrants who don't qualify.
President Biden pledged military intervention if Taiwan were attacked by China. The administration insists this is not a policy change. CBS News correspondent Steve Dorsey and CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion join "Red & Blue" to discuss that and more of the day's top political stories.
A federal judge on Friday halted the repeal of Title 42, which was set to expire on Monday. Title 42 is a pandemic-related border policy that allowed border agents to quickly expel migrants to help control the spread of COVID-19. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBS News anchor Lana Zak to discuss what's next.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot move forward with a plan to discontinue pandemic-related emergency rules that allow U.S. border agents to rapidly expel migrants to Mexico or their home countries on public health grounds, a federal judge in Louisiana ruled Friday.
Railway security personnel found the bodies after seeing a foot sticking out of a moving railroad car, the National Institute of Migration said.
There's no indication the national baby formula shortage is connected to the distribution of formula to migrant babies in U.S. border custody.
A federal judge will rule in the coming week on Title 42, an immigration law the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved to end on May 23. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins "Red and Blue" from the U.S.-Mexico border with more.
A federal judge could decide this week whether to lift the Title 42 immigration policy. The CDC announced in April it was ending the public health policy, saying it's no longer necessary given the current state of the coronavirus pandemic and resources available to fight COVID-19. But proponents of the policy say health care and law enforcement systems would be overwhelmed by an influx of migrants if Title 42 ends. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with the Department of Homeland Security's chief medical officer about what officials are doing to ensure migrants are protected from COVID-19.
Former President Donald Trump tried to seize on the "garbage" comments at a truck in Wisconsin while Vice President Harris will have a campaign event with J.Lo in Las Vegas.
Some 33,000 Boeing machinists have been on strike for weeks. Union leadership said the latest proposal adds a general wage increase of 38% over four years.
As the Nov. 5 election draws near, the Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in a growing number of disputes.
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
Walz recorded the interview with Colbert Thursday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, underscoring the Harris campaign's focus on the battleground state in the 2024 election.
The F-35 pilot made the wrong decision in ejecting, according to a report released Thursday, considering the F-35 "continued to fly for an extended period after ejection."
Former President Donald Trump has sued CBS News over a recent 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The network says it intends to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.
Former President Donald Trump has sued CBS News over a recent 60 Minutes interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The network says it intends to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.
Some 33,000 Boeing machinists have been on strike for weeks. Union leadership said the latest proposal adds a general wage increase of 38% over four years.
The F-35 pilot made the wrong decision in ejecting, according to a report released Thursday, considering the F-35 "continued to fly for an extended period after ejection."
Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.
Ford is temporarily halting production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck as motorists cool on EVs.
Some 33,000 Boeing machinists have been on strike for weeks. Union leadership said the latest proposal adds a general wage increase of 38% over four years.
Ford is temporarily halting production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck as motorists cool on EVs.
Starbucks to bring back ceramic mugs and messages written in Sharpie pens to revive a coffeehouse vibe at its nearly 40,000 stores.
The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.
Trump Media & Technology Group's stock, which trades under DJT, is plunging just days before the November 5 election.
The ballot boxes in Arizona's Pinal County are equipped with GPS tracking devices, something officials say can assure the public all election equipment is protected.
The F-35 pilot made the wrong decision in ejecting, according to a report released Thursday, considering the F-35 "continued to fly for an extended period after ejection."
Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.
As the Nov. 5 election draws near, the Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in a growing number of disputes.
Walz recorded the interview with Colbert Thursday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, underscoring the Harris campaign's focus on the battleground state in the 2024 election.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
The future of Medicare continues to come up in the closing arguments from both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump ahead of Election Day 2024.
Americans are getting dental implants more than ever — and at costs reaching tens of thousands of dollars. Experts worry some dentists have lost sight of the soul of dentistry: preserving and fixing teeth.
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
Therapist Lori Gottlieb and Oprah Daily's Pilar Guzmán join "CBS Mornings" to discuss the pressures women face managing life's demands.
The ancient Maya city was named "Valeriana" after a nearby freshwater lagoon and built before 150 AD, researchers said.
The remains of the town, dubbed al-Natah, reveal how life at the time was slowly changing from a nomadic to an urban existence, archaeologists said.
Israel's wars with Iran's allies in Lebanon and Gaza grind on as top U.S. envoys visit the region to push for cease-fires.
Floods sparked by torrential rain in Spain's Valencia region have left at least 158 people dead and others missing amid mud-caked debris.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Charli XCX has been tapped to work a double shift on "Saturday Night Live" next month — playing host and musical guest in the same evening.
The lawsuit claims popular content creator Milagro Gramz caused Megan Thee Stallion emotional distress by cyberstalking and questioning if the Grammy winner was actually shot.
Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live audience and celebrity panel. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk more about it.
Reuniting with "Forrest Gump" director Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in "Here," a multigenerational story set in a single living room across decades. They join "CBS Mornings" to talk about the film.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
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.
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North Carolina, to commandeer mining operations. These claims are false — but extreme weather does have a significant impact on U.S. mines, particularly coal mines. Here's what to know.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
A United Airlines passenger attacked a man midflight, punching him repeatedly in the face until it was bloody, authorities said.
The sanctions come two years after a judge ordered La Linea to pay $4.6 billion to the families of nine Americans killed in a 2019 ambush in Mexico.
Dustin Kjersem was found dead by a friend who reported he appeared to have been killed by a bear. An autopsy later showed Kjersem sustained "multiple chop wounds."
Hours after gunmen killed a journalist who had just interviewed a mayor, an entertainment reporter was killed inside a restaurant she owned.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
An Environmental Voter Project poll found that climate change is a top issue for young voters in 2024. Voter efforts are focusing on climate change within Latino communities ahead of Election Day. Journalist Kelly McEvers joins CBS News to discuss why Latino communities are particularly affected by the issue.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her campaign seized on former President Donald Trump's comments saying he'll protect women whether they "like it or not." Politics reporter at Semafor Shelby Talcott joins CBS News to discuss how the gender gap could impact the presidential election, and how both campaigns are framing the abortion issue.
In an effort to understand the political divide in the U.S., Trump and Harris supporters in New Jersey were invited to watch the other side's favorite cable news channels. Tony Dokoupil reports on how it went.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent Thursday in battleground states Arizona and Nevada to try to court voters less than a week from Election Day. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.