U.S. closes first temporary housing site for Afghan evacuees
More than 25,000 Afghan evacuees have departed military sites to start new lives in communities across the U.S.
Immigration
Belarus-Poland standoff fuels fear of new migrant crisis in Germany
Germans have been on edge about immigration since the controversial admission of 1 million refugees in 2015. Now an EU faceoff with Belarus' Russian-backed autocrat is driving a new influx.
U.S. limits refugee admissions to focus on resettling Afghans
The Biden administration will prioritize the resettlement of certain refugees, including those who are reuniting with family members already in the U.S.
Arrests along U.S.-Mexico border decrease for third straight month
U.S. border authorities recorded over 164,000 migrant apprehensions in October — a 23% percent drop from July.
Top CDC official said migrant expulsion was not needed to contain COVID
"The bulk of the evidence at that time did not support this policy proposal," Anne Schuchat, a former CDC deputy director, told congressional investigators.
Tensions escalate along Belarus-Poland border
Thousands of migrants are stuck at the border between Belarus and Poland in freezing and poor conditions that have already killed at least eight people. Migrants from the Middle East and Asia are trying to cross into Poland to get further into Europe, but they're stuck in Belarus after authorities closed the crossing earlier this week. CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
Frustrations rise in border agents investigation
Activists and the Border Patrol Union are frustrated with the slow progress in the case involving mounted Border Patrol agents photographed confronting migrants in Del Rio, Texas. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the case and the latest U.S. immigration policies.
Frustration grows over slow pace of probe into mounted border agents
Images of mounted agents dispersing migrants along the Rio Grande prompted nationwide outrage in September.
U.S. waives immigration application fees for Afghan evacuees
Afghans brought to the U.S. following the Taliban takeover of their country will qualify for fee exemptions when applying for work permits and permanent residency.
U.S. to send deportation case notices to 78,000 migrants
Citing strained resources, U.S. Border Patrol agents did not process tens of thousands of migrants for deportation.
Division led Biden officials to embrace Trump-era border policies
Infighting between those who support tougher enforcement and those who favor expanding access to the asylum system has hindered the administration's border policy, officials told CBS News.
U.S. rescinds rules limiting asylum-seeker processing at border crossings
The head of Customs and Border Protection rescinded several guidelines that upheld the so-called "metering" practice.
Biden administration makes second attempt to end "Remain in Mexico" policy
In August, a federal judge in Texas ordered the government to revive a Trump-era border policy.
Afghan evacuees resettle in U.S.
The U.S. has started relocating and resettling thousands of Afghan evacuees in communities across the nation. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN AM to discuss the process and where the refugees are settling.
U.S. to allow private groups to sponsor Afghan evacuees
Under the new program, groups of at least five individuals could apply to become "sponsor circles" that would be responsible for resettling Afghan evacuees.
U.S. reports record number of migrant apprehensions along Mexican border
Roughly 61% of the migrants encountered were quickly expelled to Mexico or their homeland under a pandemic-era policy known as Title 42.
Report: Expelled migrants face violent attacks
A new report from the organization Human Rights First found thousands of migrants and asylum seekers expelled to Mexico by the U.S. were subjected to kidnappings and other violent attacks. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Dreamers react to Supreme Court ruling
On Thursday, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump's effort to wind down DACA. CBS News contributor Maria Elena Salinas shares emotional reactions from many who've faced an uncertain future in America.
Supreme Court blocks Trump from ending DACA
The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration on Thursday, putting a stop to President Trump's move to end the DACA program that was started under President Obama. Jan Crawford reports.
Trump to suspend most immigration for 60 days
President Trump said he will suspend the issuing of green cards for at least 60 days to reduce the amount of competition as the economy rebounds, although some, like seasonal agriculture workers, will be exempt. Democrats say he is using the pandemic to fulfill a campaign promise to scale back on legal immigration. Meanwhile, Congressional leaders came to an agreement on additional funding to the Paycheck Protection Program. Weijia Jiang reports on the nearly $500 billion deal.
Kushner working on U.S. immigration plan
Jared Kushner is seeking to revive discussions to overhaul the U.S. immigration system aligning with President Trump's policies. CBSN's Tanya Rivero speaks with NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez about his reporting.
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McAleenan blames border crisis on Congress; Wednesday is World Emoji Day
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Tropical Storm Barry prepares to make landfall; Best friends continue their quest for harmony.
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Labor Secy. Alex Acosta says he won't resign; House hearing on immigration center conditions.
Tony Dokoupil: Don't just trust me. Make me earn it.
"You come first," declares the new anchor of the Evening News. "Not advertisers. Not politicians. Not corporate interests — including the new owners of CBS."
Dozens feared dead in fire at crowded Swiss Alps bar on New Year's
Police in Switzerland say a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort area is believed to have left about 40 people dead and dozens more injured.
Price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Live
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates inauguration with public ceremony
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.
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.
U.S. reduces proposed tariffs on Italian pasta, Italy says
Steep U.S. import duties targeting 13 Italian pasta makers will be sharply reduced, Italy's foreign ministry said on Jan. 1.
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.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
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