U.S. setting up expedited processing hub in Qatar for Afghans
The program will be based in a U.S. Army base in Qatar where eligible evacuees will be taken to complete interviews with U.S. officials, medical checks and security screenings.
Immigration
Texas butterfly sanctuary shutting after threats from Trump backers
Conspiracy theories have claimed the sanctuary, which is on the banks of the Rio Grande, was helping to bring illegal migrants to the U.S.
Former congressman on dealing with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to more talks with the U.S. and its allies over escalating tensions over Ukraine. Former Congressman Will Hurd joins Elaine Quijano and Scott MacFarlane on "Red and Blue" to discuss U.S.-Russia tensions and other issues.
Whistleblower complaint on COVID in ICE facilities
Two medical advisers for the Department of Homeland Security are urging the U.S. government to expand its COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation efforts in immigration detention centers across the country. The call to action was disclosed in a whistleblower complaint exclusively obtained by CBS News. According to government statistics, COVID cases in ICE detention centers have surged by more than 800% since the start of the year. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Doctors urge ICE to expand COVID-19 vaccinations for immigrant detainees
COVID-19 cases among immigrants in ICE detention have increased by 848% since the start of the year, government statistics show.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" policy to busiest border sector
The move means asylum-seekers will be returned to an area of Mexico the U.S. warns Americans not to visit because of rampant crime and kidnappings.
Biden's immigration policy faces backlash
President Joe Biden, who marks one year in office Thursday, is facing backlash from both sides of the aisle on his handling of immigration reform. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya Galvez joins "CBSN AM" to discuss.
At 1 year mark, Biden's immigration record frustrates allies and opponents
In an interview, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas laid out the administration's priorities in 2022.
Biden administration defends Trump-era migrant expulsions in court
Under President Biden, U.S. border officials have used a pandemic-related order put in place by the Trump administration to expel migrants over 1 million times.
COVID-19 cases inside ICE detention centers surge by 520%
Over 37% of immigrants in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody have declined vaccination, according to data obtained by CBS News.
U.S. expands "Remain in Mexico" border policy
The U.S. government is expanding its enforcement of the Trump-era policy that requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while U.S. immigration courts review their claims. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the controversial decision.
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to rule on Remain-in-Mexico policy
The Biden administration restarted the Trump-era border policy on a limited scale earlier this month to comply with court orders.
Record number of migrant children sheltered
The Department of Health and Human Services' shelter system received 122,000 migrant children who were taken into U.S. custody without their parents in fiscal year 2021, an all-time high, according to new government figures obtained by CBS News. Immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN with details.
Record number of migrant children entered U.S. shelters in 2021
New statistics from the Department of Health and Human Services show a historic 122,000 migrant children entered U.S. custody without their parents in 2021. The all-time high shatters a previous record set in 2019, with 69,000 minors. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN to explain the reasons behind the increase.
U.S. population growth hits record low
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows the U.S. population grew by just 0.1% in the past year, the slowest rate since the nation was founded. Tara Bahrampour, a reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBSN to discuss what attributed to the low growth rate.
U.S. to close border wall gaps and clean up Trump-era work sites
The Biden administration will also use the money to complete roads used by Border Patrol and install drainage designed to prevent flooding.
Migrant border crossings increased in November after downward trend
Officials along the U.S.-Mexico border stopped unauthorized migrants over 173,000 times.
U.S. ends talks over compensation for separated migrant families
The U.S. government has ended settlement talks between the Justice Department and lawyers representing migrant families separated under the Trump administration. Now, it looks like they will have their day in court. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke with Anne-Marie Green on CBSN about why the government is no longer negotiating and whether immigration reforms have any chance of passing in the president's social spending bill after the Senate parliamentarian rejected a work authorization provision.
Senate official rejects Democrats' latest immigration plan
Democrats were hoping to offer work permits to some undocumented immigrants as part of a spending plan.
Appeals court upholds revival of "Remain in Mexico" border policy
The Biden administration restarted the Trump-era border program last week to comply with a federal court ruling.
DHS seeks public input to avoid family separation
The Department of Homeland Security is looking for advice from the public on how to keep migrant families from being separated. Meanwhile, the Trump-era "Remain-in-Mexico" policy is now reinstated, and several asylum-seekers have already been sent back to Mexico. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano with his latest reporting.
U.S. scraps plan to end court agreement protecting migrant children
For decades, the Flores settlement has allowed non-profit lawyers to inspect government facilities housing migrant children.
Truck loaded with migrants crashes in Mexico, killing dozens
The migrants were presumably hoping to reach the U.S. Guatemala's top human rights official said there may have been as many as 200 packed into the truck.
U.S. to reinstate "Remain in Mexico" policy
As early as next week, the Biden administration will be responsible for enforcing a Trump-era policy that requires asylum-seekers wait outside the U.S. for their court appearances. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the program, as well as new data that shows only a small percentage of migrants are being offered COVID-19 vaccinations while in U.S. custody.
Small percentage of migrants had access to vaccines in U.S. care
Two agencies have provided coronavirus vaccination to more than 90,000 migrants in U.S. custody, according to data obtained by CBS News. But Border Patrol has yet to offer shots.
Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes
A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the center of the national conversation. Here's what to know.
Dozens feared dead as fire hits New Year's revelers in Swiss Alps bar
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left "several tens of people" dead and dozens more injured.
New Year's celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in to become New York City's 112th mayor
In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve.
Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in recent boat strikes, U.S. military says
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
Judge voids decision to end legal status of 60,000 immigrants
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
Can you guess 6-7 words on the 50th annual "Banished Words List"?
Respondents to a Michigan college's survey of overused and misused words and phrases say "6-7" is "cooked" and should come to a massive full-stop.
Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.