Biden administration moves to shield DACA program from legal challenges
The Obama-era program currently provides deportation protection and work permits to roughly 590,000 immigrants known as "Dreamers."
Immigration
Democrats split over border policy
The White House's handling of thousands of migrants from Haiti at the U.S.-Mexico border is angering key members of the Democratic caucus. Politico's national political correspondent Sabrina Rodriguez joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the response and why Texas Governor Greg Abbott is seeing his approval rating drop.
U.S. expels nearly 4,000 Haitian migrants in 9 days
The deportees, including hundreds of families with children, are returning to a country ravaged by natural and man-made calamities.
Migrant camp cleared in Del Rio, Texas
Southern border officials have cleared the massive migrant encampment beneath the International Bridge in Del Rio, Texas. Nearly 15,000 people, mostly Haitians migrants, were staying there. CBS News' Natalie Brand gives an update on the situation at the border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez speaks with CBSN's Lana Zak about what's next for Haitian migrants.
U.S. reopening Texas border crossing after clearing out migrant encampment
As many as 15,000 migrants were packed into a squalid tent city beneath a bridge near the Rio Grande, hoping to be processed for asylum.
Democrat criticizes response to migrant camp
The Biden administration's special envoy to Haiti resigned following the expulsions of Haitian migrants to their home country. Thousands of migrants have been camping under a bridge on the southern border in Texas for several days, and the White House now says horses will no longer be used at the Del Rio border after video footage showed agents aggressively dispersing Haitians. Congressman Andy Levin, a Democrat from Michigan, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss that and efforts to raise the U.S. debt ceiling and keep the federal government from shutting down.
Many Haitian migrants at Texas border being released into U.S.: AP
One source put the number being sent from the border town of Del Rio in the thousands. The White House has said the migrants faced expulsion from the U.S.
Migrants flee to Mexico amid mass deportation effort
The Department of Homeland Security is investigating an incident where Border Patrol agents on horseback are seen intimidating Haitian migrants at the Texas border. Migrants camped out there are having to face the choice of deportation back to Haiti or fleeing to Mexico. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
U.S. to probe incidents involving border agents dispersing Haitians
Over the weekend, photos and videos emerged depicting mounted Border Patrol officials herding and chasing migrants who had crossed the Rio Grande near Del Rio, a small border community in southwestern Texas.
Florida GOP Sen. Rick Scott on "The Takeout"
Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his political background, the ongoing crisis in Venezuela, the most recent government shutdown, what he thinks should be done about immigration and how he went from running a doughnut shop to becoming a senator.
U.S. begins mass deportations of migrants in South Texas
More than 12,000 migrants, most of them Haitian, are currently camped beneath a bridge near Del Rio, Texas. Now, the U.S. is increasing its efforts to return these people to their home countries. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez explains the situation. Then, CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
U.S. expelling migrants from Texas town
The U.S. has begun deporting Haitian migrants who have gathered at the southern border by the Texas town of Del Rio. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports on efforts to fly them back to Haiti. Then Congressman Tony Gonzales, a Republican who represents Del Rio, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss his experience visiting the camp and what he believes the White House needs to do about the situation.
U.S. ramps up deportations to Haiti
The U.S. deported more than 300 Haitians back to their home country Sunday as the federal government copes with a major spike in border arrivals in the small community of Del Rio, Texas. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joined CBSN to discuss the scale of the situation in Del Rio and how the Department of Homeland Security is responding.
Immigration plan blocked from spending bill
Senate Democrats hoped to include pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants in their $3.5 trillion budget proposal, but the Senate parliamentarian ruled against it. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins CBSN AM with the latest on that plus the upcoming deadline for raising the debt ceiling.
Parliamentarian likely dooms plan to legalize immigrants via budget bill
The ruling is a crushing setback for Democrats, who hoped to use the budget reconciliation process to create a massive legalization program for 8 million undocumented immigrants.
Congress braces for busy fall schedule
Lawmakers will be working overtime this fall as Congress faces key legislative deadlines and the looming threat of a government shutdown. Politico reporter Marianne LeVine joined CBSN's Lana Zak with the latest on the bipartisan infrastructure bill and Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending package.
U.S. increases deportations to Haiti amid spike in border arrivals
Thousands of migrants, many of them from Haiti, have crossed the southern border in recent days near Del Rio, Texas, prompting U.S. agents to set up a makeshift processing site underneath a bridge.
Thousands of Haitian migrants waiting under Texas bridge in squalid conditions
The temporary encampment has grown rapidly and officials are struggling to provide food, water and sanitation.
Bloomberg's Washington bureau chief Jon Allen joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss what it means for the country
President Obama made his immigration policy official Friday by signing two executive orders that will change how the government treats some undocumented immigrants. Julianna Goldman reports on how Congressional Republicans plan to respond, and Bloomberg's Washington bureau chief Jon Allen joins "CBS This Morning Saturday" to discuss what it means for the country.
President Obama addressed the fight he’s facing with Republicans on the U.S. immigration issue
President Obama addressed the fight he’s facing with Republicans on the U.S. immigration issue. Mark Albert reports.
Confusion plagues Trump's executive order
White House correspondent for the Washington Post, Anna Gearan, joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the confusion over how to implement President Trump’s executive order stopping family separation at the border and how the issue will affect midterm elections.
Top issues for voters ahead of midterms
CBS News political director Caitlin Conant joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss how President Trump's focus on immigration ahead of the midterms is affecting the Democrats' strategy and what issues voters are most concerned about.
Separating kids: Trump's biggest setback?
This week, President Trump issued an executive order reversing his administration's policy of separating migrant children from their parents when they attempt to enter the U.S. illegally. The decision came after a huge public outcry. Time editor-at-large Karl Vick joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss what might be the strategy behind the administration’s “zero-tolerance” policy and how the immigration debate could influence the midterm elections.
Federal judge blocks travel ban
A federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocked President Trump's controversial order that prevented some refugees and foreign nationals from entering the United States. Friday's ruling said President Trump's order was unconstitutional, and cleared the way for travelers affected by the ban to board flights bound for the U.S. Paula Reid reports.
WorldView: U.S. faces backlash over new pact
Many European allies are angry with Washington after it created an Indo-Pacific alliance with Australia and Britain designed to counter China's growing military and economic influence. Meanwhile, China plans on joining a key Asia-Pacific trading pact that, if accepted, will strengthen Beijing's position in the region, and the Dutch foreign minister resigned over her role in last month's withdrawal from Afghanistan, becoming the first Western government official to step down following the Taliban's chaotic takeover. Also, a record number of migrants are heading north along the Colombia-Panama border with the hopes of starting a new life in the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those international headlines.
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."
Fire kills dozens 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.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses New Yorkers at public inauguration
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.
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.
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
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.
At least 6 reported killed during Iran protests over struggling economy
The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran's theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in Tehran but expanded elsewhere.
Coast Guard searches for 77-year-old woman who went overboard from cruise ship
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
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.