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Former President Donald Trump was in Arizona Thursday visiting the U.S. southern border, focusing his campaign on immigration and what he characterizes as the failures of the Biden administration's "open border policies." CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more on Trump's comments.
Appearing in Arizona, Donald Trump used a stretch of wall and a pile of steel beams to illustrate his approach to securing the border.
Former President Donald Trump will tour the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday in Arizona to inspect wall construction initatives and speak about immigration. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi reports.
Speakers at the Republican National Convention said if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the White House, there will be bipartisan support for immigration reform. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down how Republicans and Democrats are addressing voters' concerns about immigration.
Democrats have coalesced around tougher messaging around border security amid record levels of migrant crossings.
The DNC's host city, Chicago, has been a sanctuary city for migrants since 2022, receiving more than 46,000 arrivals since August of that year, according to city data. CBS News' Adriana Diaz has more on how the issue of immigration is being discussed at the DNC.
The Biden administration launched a new program Monday called Keeping Families Together that will offer legal status to nearly 500,000 immigrants who are married to American citizens. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
A months-long downward trend in unauthorized border crossings has accelerated since President Biden's executive order took effect.
Illegal crossings are down at the southern border for the fifth straight month, according to the Department of Homeland Security. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with a national security wrap-up.
After soaring to record levels in the past three years, migrant crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have plummeted this summer. July saw the lowest level in illegal border crossings since September 2020. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to the Arizona border, as well as to Mexico, to better understand this dramatic change.
The Biden administration is planning to expedite asylum processing at the U.S.-Canada border due to an increase in unauthorized migrant crossings. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez unpacks the policy change.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, campaigned in the battleground border state of Arizona Friday, as both Harris and her opponent, former President Donald Trump, released new ads this week talking tough on immigration. Nancy Cordes reports.
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris were on the campaign trail on Friday in Montana and Arizona, respectively. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Jake Rosen report.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Thursday requiring hospitals to ask patients for their immigration status. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott claimed that his state was shouldering the economic burden of providing medical services to migrants entering the country illegally.
Voters are learning more about Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and where he stands on the issues. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano looks closer at the Minnesota governor's record on immigration, and how it could play a role in the 2024 race.
Anti-racism demonstrators took to the streets in the U.K. on Wednesday as a counter-action to days of violent riots from far-right groups. Those groups have been targeting Muslims and immigrants after false rumors spread online that the suspect in a deadly stabbing rampage was an Islamic migrant. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports from London.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's record on immigration includes signing a law allowing immigrants of all statuses to obtain driver's licenses. CBS News' Lilia Luciano breaks down where Walz falls on issues related to migrants, border security and sanctuary cities.
Widespread looting and violence among far-right protesters continue in the U.K. as misinformation spreads online about a mass stabbing at a kids Taylor Swift-themed event in Southport. CBS News' Ian Lee has more.
Donald Trump is not mincing his words when it comes to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz joining the 2024 Democratic presidential ticket. In a campaign fundraising email circulated Tuesday, the former president said Walz would be "the worst VP in history." Danielle Alvarez, senior adviser to the Trump campaign, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Regular asylum processing could soon be restored at the southern border as unlawful migrant crossings significantly decline. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
When President Biden exited the 2024 race, CBS News polling had him trailing former President Donald Trump by five points. However, now that Vice President Harris is the presumed nominee, it's Harris with a one-point edge nationally and a tie across the battleground states. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the latest numbers.
The U.S. has recognized Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of last weekend's presidential election, despite President Nicolás Maduro claiming victory. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano examines what the acknowledgment means for Maduro and Venezuela.
At the U.S.-Mexico border, the number of unlawful crossings dropped in July. It's the fifth straight month of declines, according to government figures obtained by CBS News. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
The number of migrant apprehensions have dropped dramatically since the beginning of the year. Adam Yamaguchi visited the U.S.-Mexico border near Tucson, Arizona, to find out what's working.
Israel's Cabinet has approved the ceasefire after urging from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Winter storm weather is forecast to bring snow to different parts of the country in the days around Thanksgiving 2024, potentially interrupting travel.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott served meals to troops stationed in Eagle Pass and Edinburg as part of Operation Lone Star.
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal appeals court to dismiss his appeal in the documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.
Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday to face questions about his payments in the Georgia election defamation case. He claimed he's out of money.
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.
John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S., talks about the company's decision to scale back its DEI policies.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Alexander Smirnov, an FBI informant, was accused of lying about President Biden and Hunter Biden and now faces new charges of tax evasion.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott served meals to troops stationed in Eagle Pass and Edinburg as part of Operation Lone Star.
Warnings have been popping up on social media urging women who might be considering divorce to "pull the trigger" while they still have the option of no-fault divorce.
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
In 2020, West Virginia launched a pilot program to subsidize GLP-1 drugs for public employees, but the program was shuttered in March.
About 20% of patients — as many as 1 in 5 — may not respond well to medications like Mounjaro and Wegovy, according to several obesity experts.
When it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. The National Institutes of Health's new nutrition study hopes to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?"
From the four food groups to the Food Pyramid, the U.S. government has long offered guidance to Americans hoping to eat a healthier diet. But there's growing scientific consensus that when it comes to eating healthy, all of us respond to foods differently. And to prove it, the National Institutes of Health has embarked on the most ambitious nutrition study ever, hoping to finally provide Americans a personalized answer to the question: "What should I eat?" Correspondent Lee Cowan reports.
The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
Israel's Cabinet has approved the ceasefire after urging from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Brittney Griner and her wife Cherelle welcomed their son, Bash, in July. Now, they're sharing adorable family photos and looking ahead to their first Christmas together.
The petition alleges UMG used bots to drive up streams on "Not Like Us," paid radio promoters to increase air play and paid Apple to have Siri misdirect users to Kendrick Lamar's hit song.
"Wicked" led the box office with $114 million, while "Gladiator II" earned $55 million in a record-setting pre-Thanksgiving weekend. The combined success marks the biggest pre-Thanksgiving weekend opening since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rebecca Rubin, a senior film and media reporter with Variety, has more.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Starbucks managers forced to rely on manual systems to handle baristas' pay, but customers unaffected.
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.
More than one third of travelers says they've incorporated artificial intelligence into their travel planning, according to a recent survey. CBS News compared how efficient booking a trip with the help of AI is compared to doing the research yourself.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
The only emperor penguin known to have swum from Antarctica to Australia was released at sea 20 days after he waddled ashore on a popular tourist beach.
A volcano erupted in southern Iceland, near the town of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon spa, marking the region's seventh eruption in a year.
Conservationists are teaming up with the U.S. Forest Service and logging companies to clear scorched land and make room for new reforestation projects.
Daniel Andreas San Diego was indicted more than 20 years ago in connection with two 2003 bombings.
A hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers convicted of killing their parents more than three decades ago, was postponed Monday after technical issues with the brothers' virtual appearance. The family of the brothers are asking a judge to reduce their sentences of life without parole.
An FBI agent who was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
A California judge on Monday delayed his decision on whether to resentence the Menendez brothers until January. In October, the outgoing Los Angeles district attorney requested a judge reconsider Lyle and Erik's sentences for the 1989 murders of their parents after new evidence was introduced. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports.
The NFL and the NBA have issued warnings to players about transnational gangs that may be targeting them for burglaries. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more on the criminals behind the schemes.
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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.
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.
President Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire deal after a year of violence. Mr. Biden said fighting will end across the Israel-Lebanon border at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Scott MacFarlane have the latest. Plus, retired Marine Col. Mark Cancian joins with analysis.
President Biden announced Tuesday that the U.S. helped secure a ceasefire deal in Lebanon, which would end fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes anchored a special report on the announcement.
President Biden's proposal to expand Medicaid and Medicare coverage for some weight loss drugs could impact thousands of Americans. CBS News' Alexander Tin breaks down what's known about the expansion.
The Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire deal would require certain moves by both sides that will depend on timing and specific military movements. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks down what's known about the deal's terms.
Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about a Senate report about airline "junk fees."