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U.S. border patrol agents recorded less than 60,000 migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border in July. It marks the fifth consecutive monthly drop as unlawful crossings are at their lowest level since September 2020.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris says she and President Biden engaged in "complex" negotiations to release three U.S. citizens and one resident from Russian custody on Thursday. Leigh Ann Caldwell, co-author of The Washington Post's "Early Brief," and Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for "Politico," join CBS News to dive into the politics behind the exchange.
In Arizona, Sen. JD Vance criticized the Biden administration's immigration policies and targeted Vice President Kamala Harris for her work on the issue.
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings appear to be dropping for the fifth consecutive month after the Biden administration implemented new policies to secure the southern border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez looks at the trend.
U.S. Border Patrol agents made 56,000 migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border in July, the lowest number since September 2020.
Both the Trump and Harris campaigns have made the first big ad buys of the newly-formed 2024 race. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins to unpack the messaging behind the ads.
Former President Donald Trump has released his first television campaign ad attacking Vice President Kamala Harris on her role in the immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Voters in Venezuela are taking to the streets, claiming their voices were suppressed during the presidential election over the weekend. Ryan Berg, head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to unpack the situation.
The issue of immigration has led to tensions between the federal government and the states and between border governors and big city mayors. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the story of a legal fight between a decades-old Catholic charity in El Paso, Texas, and state officials.
In June, President Biden enacted a partial ban on asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border using his executive authority.
President Biden's executive order banning most undocumented immigrants from asylum has cut encounters at the southwest border in half. In the seven weeks since the order was enacted, border encounters are down 55%, according to a new Department of Homeland Security report. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took questions from reporters Thursday after President Biden's Oval Office address to the nation Wednesday night. When pressed about why the president decided to change course and withdraw from the 2024 race, Jean-Pierre said he wanted to "pass the torch" and it was not a medical decision.
Immigration and the economy are among some of the key issues for voters in the 2024 election. Now, a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office suggests that migrants coming to the U.S. could help the country's financial situation. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to unpack the findings.
FBI Director Christopher Wray is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday on the bureau's ongoing investigation into the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Wray is also providing updates on the escalated threat environment in the U.S.
Immigration remains one of voters' top issues ahead of the 2024 election, so what does that mean for Kamala Harris in her new role as the front-runner for the Democratic nomination? CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez dives into the vice president's history with immigration and some of the criticism she's faced because of it.
Nearly a week after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, federal authorities still don't have a motive for the shooting. Earlier this week, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security released an updated security bulletin outlining threats they are monitoring ahead of the November election. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins with analysis.
In his Wednesday speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott slammed President Biden's border policies, saying he "deserted his duty" when he took office. CBS News fact-checked some of his remarks.
Eight states have questions on the 2024 ballot to explicitly ban noncitizens from voting in local elections. Seven other states have already altered their constitutions to do so. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez explains why some lawmakers are trying to drum up voter action over something that's not a widespread problem.
Tuesday's theme at the Republican National Convention is "Make America Safe Again." But how worried are Americans about crime? CBS News' Anthony Salvanto and Camilo Montoya-Galvez discuss the numbers.
Immigration remains a top issue for voters heading into the 2024 election. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins to look at the national questions you need answered in this election cycle.
Some House Democrats are publicly calling on President Biden to drop his reelection bid. But several are also opting to stand behind him, including the members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Democratic Rep. Nanette Barragán, the caucus chair, joins "America Decides" to discuss.
CBS News polls consistently show that democracy and the American Dream itself are on the ballot this November, but why do voters think that? And how do their personal lives shape their views on our national conversations? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto spoke with people from across America, including some who participated in our polls, to find out.
The U.S. will soon begin helping Panama deport migrants crossing the treacherous Darién Gap to reach the southern border. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has details on the initiative.
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached an agreement to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
He said he'd do it to help crack down on illegal immigration and drugs. Economists say such tariffs could dramatically raise prices on everything from gas to autos.
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
Republicans vying for jobs allege Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn has been mixing private consulting with his transition role.
This may be the first Thanksgiving for millions of Americans who are on GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the cause of the six deaths.
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man, has died in northern England. He credited his longevity largely to "pure luck," but did offer advice about over-indulging - in anything.
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
Southwest Airlines gears up for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating thousands of flights daily to ensure millions of passengers reach their destinations.
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed as part of Operation Lone Star.
An FBI agent who in 2022 was acquitted of attempted murder for shooting a man on a train near Washington, D.C., has been accused of sexual assault.
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
A sonar image suspected of showing the remains of the plane of Amelia Earhart has turned out to be a rock formation.
Southwest Airlines gears up for record-breaking Thanksgiving travel, coordinating thousands of flights daily to ensure millions of passengers reach their destinations.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
Most Americans are forced to retire earlier than they had expected, often disrupting their financial planning.
President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.
Tom Homan and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be serving meals to troops stationed 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.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Walmart is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a growing list of major corporations doing the same after coming under attack by conservative activists.
President-elect Donald Trump skipped President Biden's inauguration following Trump's supporters' Capitol assault.
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.
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached an agreement to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
The U.S. Air Force says more unexplained drones have been sighted near major British military bases used by American forces.
Australia's Macquarie Dictionary picks "ens***tification" as its word of 2024, tapping into a sense that digital services are getting worse as companies prioritize profits.
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the cause of the six deaths.
China sent military planes to track a U.S. anti-submarine Navy aircraft as it transited the Taiwan Strait, Beijing says, as tension mounts between the superpowers.
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.
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 in 2022 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.
There are three legal paths for the Menendez brothers to potentially leave prison after serving several decades for the 1989 killings of their parents. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the latest in their legal battle.
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.
Airlines expect to fly over 31 million passengers this holiday season. Kris Van Cleave gives a rare look at the coordination it takes to make it happen.
President Biden is expected to announce that the U.S. and France have secured a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, a U.S. official tells CBS News. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has more details on how the ceasefire will work and what it means for the Middle East moving forward.
A young woman is found dead in her burning home. She'd been involved with a firefighter — could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports Saturday, Nov. 30 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
Psychologist David Friedlander of the Child Mind Institute discusses how parents can balance children's independence with safety concerns.
Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with strategies for a healthier Thanksgiving from smarter eating to better portion control.