Border cities brace for end of Title 42
Tens of thousands of migrants are expected to cross the U.S.-Mexico border when Title 42 expires on May 11. Omar Villafranca reports.
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Biden sending 1,500 troops to border
CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins Lana Zak and Errol Barnett to discuss how the Biden administration is defending its plan to send 1,500 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border. She also weighs in on House Democrats' efforts to push a debt limit increase amid the looming debt ceiling crisis.
U.S. citizen tried to export 5,680 rounds of ammunition into Mexico
Jesus Alberto Olivarez, a U.S. citizen, was on his way to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico when authorities found a total of 5,680 live rounds of pistol ammunition hidden in Olivarez's PT cruiser.
Manhunt intensifies for shooting suspect
Police have intensified their search for a man accused of murdering five of his neighbors in Cleveland, Texas. Officials say Francisco Oropesa is a Mexican national who entered the U.S. illegally. Immigration officials had deported him multiple times over the past couple years. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
U.S. to open processing centers for migrants
The Biden administration is preparing for the end of Title 42 -- the pandemic-era policy previously used to deport migrants on public health grounds. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has details on the White House's plans.
U.S. takes new steps to reduce migrant arrivals with Title 42 set to end
The U.S. will set up migrant processing centers in Latin America, increase deportations and expand legal migration pathways to reduce the number of unlawful border crossings.
U.S. border officials records 25% jump in migrant crossings in March
U.S. officials are preparing for up to 13,000 migrants to cross the southern border daily once pandemic-era limits on asylum claims expire in May, absent a major policy change.
Desperate migrants at U.S. border frustrated by immigration app
The U.S. government is using an app to encourage legal entry at the border. But migrants in Mexico tell Sharyn Alfonsi they're frustrated with the process.
Homeland Security head won't call immigration at border a crisis
At a time of intense controversy over immigration, Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas tells Sharyn Alfonsi why he won't call the situation at the southern border a crisis.
Dozens killed in fire at Mexico migrant center
The president of Mexico says migrants started a fire at a detention center in the country last night after being told they would be deported. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano to discuss the deadly incident.
Dozens killed by fire at migrant detention center in Mexican border city
The fire broke out overnight in the facility in Ciudad Juárez, right on the U.S. border. Most of the dead were Guatemalan nationals.
At least 39 killed in migrant facility fire
A deadly fire at a Mexico migrant facility has killed at least 39 people. Mexico's president says it was sparked by migrants who were protesting their anticipated deportation. CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez shares the latest details and what he's learned about the people that were being kept at the facility.
Rumor sends hundreds of migrants rushing for U.S. border at El Paso
"They threw tear gas at us," said one of the Venezuelans frustrated by a new U.S. government app meant to handle asylum applications.
Woman traveling with 4 kidnapped Americans alerted police while waiting in Texas
Cheryl Orange said she stayed in Texas with the group's luggage after forgetting her identification.
4 U.S. citizens kidnapped in Mexico
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of four American citizens who were kidnapped in Mexico and the arrest of those who were involved. CBS News correspondent Enrique Acevedo discussed what we know and why the area they were in is under a "do not travel" warning.
DHS concerns on energy grid attacks, fentanyl
The Department of Homeland Security is facing several challenges including energy grid attacks and fentanyl coming across the border. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss her interview with DHS intel chief Kenneth Wainstein.
31 bodies found in clandestine graves in region plagued by cartels
The state prosecutor said there was enough evidence to identify about half of the people found in the two graves.
Arizona rancher denies killing Mexican man shot dead near border
"He does not believe that any of his warning shots could have possibly hit the person or caused the death," his lawyer said.
Fentanyl seizures rise at U.S.-Mexico border — here's why
GOP lawmakers have incorrectly blamed the spike in fentanyl overdoses on migrants, whom they blame for bringing the drugs across the border.
Migrant arrivals soared to record high before border crackdown
Illegal border crossings have dropped by 40% since President Biden announced tougher migration enforcement measures in early January.
Suspect in the abduction case of 43 Mexican college students is deported
Federal authorities said Alejandro Tenescalco was caught trying to cross the border on Dec. 20 without proper documents.
NYC mayor visits border, asks for more federal help to shelter migrants
New York has offered roughly 40,000 migrants shelter, food and other services since last year in an effort city officials project will cost over $1 billion.
Border officials allow asylum-seekers to request U.S. entry through mobile app
Migrants deemed to be vulnerable, such as the elderly and pregnant women, will be allowed to enter the U.S. legally under the new Biden administration process.
Biden makes first trip to U.S.-Mexico border
President Biden is in Mexico City for the North American Leaders' Summit with his counterparts from Mexico and Canada. One of the biggest topics on the agenda will be immigration. Before the summit, Mr. Biden made his first trip to the U.S.-Mexico border since taking office.
Biden walks along U.S.-Mexico border in trip to Texas
The visit is his first to the U.S.-Mexico border as president.
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First group of 7 living hostages returned to Israel amid Gaza ceasefire
President Trump arrived in Israel as Hamas started releasing hostages under the Gaza peace deal brokered by the U.S. leader.
Government shutdown continues as Smithsonian museums, National Zoo temporarily close
The government shutdown entered its 12th day on Sunday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
China's capacity to hack the U.S. is growing, former NSA head says
Recently retired Gen. Tim Haugh warns that China is hacking America's computer systems – targeting water, infrastructure and telecommunications. He says China's capacity for targeting the U.S. is growing.
Ousted NSA head Gen. Tim Haugh on his firing
In his first television interview since his firing, Gen. Tim Haugh discusses his termination by the Trump administration.
Coral reefs are first environmental system to pass climate "tipping point"
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.
Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court today
The former justice who was the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions talks about the Court today, and about his memoir, "Life, Law & Liberty."
Vance accuses Democrats of "hostage-taking" with government shutdown posture
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
Diane Keaton, star of "Annie Hall" and "Father of the Bride," dies at 79
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Alaska hit by severe flooding that carries away homes
Alaska State Troopers said it received reports of "at least eight homes being pushed from their foundations."