Trump says Mexican leader agrees to "effectively closing" southern border
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
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Trump's "border czar" details his plans
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for "border czar," Tom Homan, toured the U.S. southern border alongside Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday. He vowed to "put a plan in place" before the Trump administration takes over in January. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
Homan, in Texas, promises mass deportations
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming border czar Tom Homan spoke to Texas National Guard soldiers and public safety troopers on the border Tuesday, promising to help implement the largest deportation program in U.S. history. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports. Then, Dave Weigel, politics reporter for Semafor, and Nicholas Wu, congressional reporter for Politico, join to discuss.
What's next after Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire?
President Biden announced Tuesday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire in Lebanon. Meanwhile, in the U.S., President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on two election promises: Deportations and tariffs. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, Charlie D'Agata and Nikole Killion have the latest.
Homan visits border, more on tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened Mexico, China and Canada with tariffs as his pick for "border czar" tours the U.S.-Mexico border to assess the immigration policies of the current administration. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from Texas and Katrina Kaufman has more on the global reactions to the tariff news.
Homan blasts Biden border policies
Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for "border czar" in his second term, blasted President Biden's immigration and border security policies while touring the U.S.-Mexico border with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Illegal crossings on track for Biden-era low
For the first time under the Biden administration, illegal crossings at the southern border are on track to dip below 50,000 for November. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Illegal border crossings on track to reach new Biden-era low
President-elect Donald Trump, who ran on mass deportation and harsher immigration policies, could inherit a border that is relatively quiet.
Trump vows to use military for deportations
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to use the U.S. military to carry out his mass deportation plans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the plan's legality and other border news.
Gov. Lujan Grisham on Democrats' path forward
Vice President Kamala Harris won the historically blue state of New Mexico in the 2024 election but by a much smaller margin than President Biden. New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham joins "America Decides" to share her reaction.
Trump plans to use military for mass deportations
President-elect Trump says he will declare a national emergency and use U.S. military assets to carry out a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants when he returns to office. The plan could potentially test the limits of Trump's powers to use the military on U.S. soil to achieve his immigration crackdown. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
San Diego, Tijuana Youth symphonies unite for historic cross-border performance
The performance was part of an effort to bridge communities through creativity and innovation during this year's "World Design Capital" designation.
What Trump's Cabinet picks signal so far
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday tapped Rep. Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador, former Rep. Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency and Tom Homan as his administration's "border czar." CBS News has also learned Trump plans to name his former adviser Stephen Miller as his deputy chief of staff for policy. CBS News' Robert Costa and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more.
How Homan, Miller could shape border policy
Tom Homan will serve as "border czar" in Donald Trump's second administration, the president-elect announced Monday. Sources also tell CBS News that immigration hardliner Stephen Miller will return to the White House as a deputy chief of staff for policy. CBS News' Weijia Jiang and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have the latest.
What is a "czar"? Trump wants his people in place — and fast
President-elect Donald Trump wants his people in place in his administration as soon as possible.
Tom Homan on immigration plans
President-elect Donald Trump says Tom Homan will be his "border czar" when he enters the White House. Homan spoke to "60 Minutes" correspondent Cecilia Vega before the election about what his immigration plans could look like. Bart Jansen, who covers the Justice Department for USA Today, joins CBS News with more on what could happen on immigration as Trump takes office.
What to know about Tom Homan, Trump's new "border czar"
Tom Homan, Trump's newly-named "border czar," recently told CBS how he'd carry out a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants.
Judge declares Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens illegal
The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.
Migrants and border agents on Trump's plans
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to conduct mass deportations of undocumented migrants as part of his immigration overhaul. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has migrants' and border officials' reactions.
GOP wins Senate majority, CBS News projects
Republicans will take control of the Senate after Sen. Deb Fischer's victory in Nebraska, CBS News projects. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, John Dickerson and Margaret Brennan break down how the GOP ended up here.
Immigration remains key voter issue
Immigration and security at the U.S.-Mexico border have remained pivotal voting issues for many Americans participating in the 2024 elections. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down how voters in border towns feel as Election Day continues.
2 killed, 4 wounded by Mexico's National Guard near U.S. border
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
Migrants anxiously monitoring U.S. election
Immigration is one of the leading issues in the 2024 presidential race. The outcome of the election could dramatically change U.S. border policy, and impact thousands of migrants hoping to enter America. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to northern Mexico to speak to those anxiously monitoring the election from the other side of the border.
Trump calls for 25% tariff for Mexico
Former President Donald Trump threatened a tariff on Mexican goods over the flow of drugs and illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump's remarks in North Carolina occurred just hours before Election Day. Semafor's David Weigel joins CBS News with more.
Illegal border crossings remain low amid concerns that election could end lull
The last time monthly apprehensions were lower than the levels seen in the past four months was four years ago, in September 2020.
Papal conclave to begin May 7. Here's how a new pope will be chosen.
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next pontiff at the conclave.
Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
Putin declares unilateral 3-day truce in Ukraine to mark Russian holiday
After being accused of violating the last short-term truce, President Vladimir Putin says Russia will halt its war in Ukraine for three days to mark 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from underground in a number of eastern U.S. states this spring.
Congress returns from recess ready to move on Trump's agenda
Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess as Republicans eye an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda.
Large parts of Spain and Portugal hit by massive power outage
A widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal, which have a combined population of over 50 million people.
Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
Border czar maintains "no U.S. citizen child was deported"
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Rights groups demand probe after German police fatally shoot Black man
German police fatally shooting a man identified as Lorenz A. outside a nightclub in the city of Oldenburg has fueled calls for an independent investigation.
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Congress returns from recess ready to move on Trump's agenda
Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess as Republicans eye an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda.
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
In a broken mental health system, a jail cell is an institution of last resort
Like local jails nationwide, Montana's small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis wait for beds at a mental hospital.
A massive brood of cicadas will soon emerge. Here's what to know.
A notably large brood of periodical cicadas will emerge from underground in a number of eastern U.S. states this spring.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 announced
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
Titanic passenger's letter with "prophetic line" sells for $399,000
Archibald Gracie wrote of the ill-fated steamship: "It is a fine ship but I shall await my journeys end before I pass judgment on her."
YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
Poll: Trump first 100 days seen as bringing big changes, too much tariff focus
Trump's ratings on economy are lower, but his deportation plan keeps majority support.
The ripple effect of Trump's tariff war with Canada on Nashville's local economy
The U.S. Travel Association says just a 10% dip in Canadian travel to the U.S. for the year could result in over $2 billion in lost spending.
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Congress returns from recess ready to move on Trump's agenda
Congress returns Monday from a two-week recess as Republicans eye an ambitious schedule to move on the centerpiece legislation of President Trump's first-year agenda.
2 suspects arrested in theft of Noem's bag were in U.S. illegally: officials
Two people were arrested in connection to the Easter Sunday theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, authorities said.
Border czar maintains "no U.S. citizen child was deported"
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Trump says he's "bringing back Columbus Day"
Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, was also recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day during former President Joe Biden's term in 2021.
DOJ halts funds for programs for victims of child abuse and more
At least two of the 365 grants have since been restored. Nonprofits call it a "devastating blow."
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In a broken mental health system, a jail cell is an institution of last resort
Like local jails nationwide, Montana's small holding facilities have become institutions of last resort as patients in mental health crisis wait for beds at a mental hospital.
He had 2 months to live. Research "like science fiction" saved his life.
Michael Wolff was at the "edge of a cliff" when he was diagnosed with a cancer that affects less than 300 patients a year in the U.S.
Health agencies "not creating an autism registry," official says
"We are not creating an autism registry," a Department of Health and Human Services official said in a statement.
USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
The United States Department of Agriculture is withdrawing a rule proposed to help prevent salmonella poisoning from contaminated poultry.
Nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care
For poorest patients at hundreds of nonprofit hospitals, financial pain follows medical care.
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Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
Large parts of Spain and Portugal hit by massive power outage
A widespread power outage hit Spain and Portugal, which have a combined population of over 50 million people.
Putin declares unilateral 3-day truce in Ukraine to mark Russian holiday
After being accused of violating the last short-term truce, President Vladimir Putin says Russia will halt its war in Ukraine for three days to mark 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany.
Rights groups demand probe after German police fatally shoot Black man
German police fatally shooting a man identified as Lorenz A. outside a nightclub in the city of Oldenburg has fueled calls for an independent investigation.
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"Cowboy Carter" tour starts
As Beyoncé launches her 32-city stadium tour, tickets remain unsold and prices are dropping. MTV's Dometi Pongo joins us to explain why and what fans should know about the "Cowboy Carter" shows.
Dangers behind kidfluencer fame
The documentary follows young internet star Piper Rockelle and her group "The Squad," revealing allegations of abuse behind the scenes. Director Jenna Rosher joins CBS Mornings Plus to discuss the series.
Luke Kirby on "Étoile"
Emmy-winning actor Luke Kirby stars in "Étoile," a new series that follows two iconic ballet companies fighting to survive by swapping their top dancers. Kirby joins CBS Mornings Plus to talk about the high-stakes new show.
Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
Ed Helms tackles history's worst screwups
Ed Helms' new book "SNAFU" dives into some of history's wildest mistakes, including failed space missions and secret animal spies.
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IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
YouTube turns 20: From cat videos to AI
In the 20 years since its first video was uploaded, YouTube has become the second-most visited website on Earth. "Sunday Morning" looks at how creators build online communities, and how artificial intelligence may fundamentally change the site.
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.
Geoffrey Hinton on future of AI
Geoffrey Hinton, whose work shaped modern artificial intelligence, says companies are moving too fast without enough focus on safety. Brook Silva-Braga introduced us to Hinton in 2023 and recently caught up with him.
New process for mining electronic waste could be a gold mine
Easier and cheaper extraction of gold from old tech could boost the financial incentive to safely recycle, and keep toxic metals out of landfills.
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Remains of 5,000-year-old "elite woman" found at former garbage dump
The mummy was found in Aspero, a sacred site within the city of Caral that was a garbage dump for over 30 years until becoming an archaeological site in the 1990s.
"Bone collector" caterpillar disguises itself in the remains of its prey
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that "do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake," the study's author said.
Trump admin fast-tracks fossil fuel projects, angering environmentalists
Shortening permitting procedures for mining and oil drilling could adversely affect the environment, communities and endangered species, experts say.
NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
Coral reef bleaching hits 84% worldwide, worst on record, surveys show
Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, scientists say.
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Deadly Vancouver car ramming attack
A person is in custody and facing various charges related to a car ramming incident in Vancouver, Canada, where at least 11 people were killed, according to officials. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
Vancouver car attack witnesses describe horrific scene after 11 killed
Kai-Ji Adam Lo was charged with multiple counts of murder on allegations he killed 11 people when he rammed into a crowd of people at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver.
Kim Kardashian jewelry heist trial begins in Paris
The so-called "Granddad Gang" is on trial for allegedly tying up Kim Kardashian in a Paris residence in 2016 and stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewelry.
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Forensic investigative genetic genealogy, social media and good old-fashioned police work ultimately led to the killer.
Latest on Canada car plowing
Canadian officials have ruled out terrorism after a car plowed into a crowd at a Filipino heritage festival in Vancouver. 30-year-old Kai-Ji Adam Lo was arrested after the incident and has been charged with eight counts of second-degree murder, according to police. CBS News' Naomi Ruchim reports.
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NASA releases stunning space photos to mark Hubble anniversary
The Hubble Space Telescope "opened a new window to the universe" when it launched into space. Now, 35 years later, NASA is releasing some stunning images to celebrate.
NASA images show peanut-shaped asteroid during high-speed flyby
This asteroid is bigger than scientists anticipated, about 5 miles long and 2 miles wide at its widest point — resembling a deformed peanut.
When and where to see the Lyrid meteor shower's peak
During the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower, 10 to 20 meteors could be seen per hour, NASA says.
NASA's most senior astronaut returns to Earth with 2 cosmonauts
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, marked his 70th birthday by landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan after 220 days in space.
NASA spacecraft to zoom past asteroid this weekend at 30,000 mph
The flyby is a dress rehearsal for 2027 when Lucy reaches its first so-called Trojan asteroid near Jupiter.
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"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
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Deadly Vancouver car ramming attack
A person is in custody and facing various charges related to a car ramming incident in Vancouver, Canada, where at least 11 people were killed, according to officials. CBS News' Elise Preston reports.
"Cowboy Carter" tour starts
As Beyoncé launches her 32-city stadium tour, tickets remain unsold and prices are dropping. MTV's Dometi Pongo joins us to explain why and what fans should know about the "Cowboy Carter" shows.
Dangers behind kidfluencer fame
The documentary follows young internet star Piper Rockelle and her group "The Squad," revealing allegations of abuse behind the scenes. Director Jenna Rosher joins CBS Mornings Plus to discuss the series.
Luke Kirby on "Étoile"
Emmy-winning actor Luke Kirby stars in "Étoile," a new series that follows two iconic ballet companies fighting to survive by swapping their top dancers. Kirby joins CBS Mornings Plus to talk about the high-stakes new show.
From a White House letter to a lifelong bond
In "Begnaud's America," David Begnaud shares the story of Kevin Nazemi, whose childhood dream led to an interview with former President Bill Clinton—and a decades-long bond that is now changing lives for another generation.