U.S. can't exempt migrant children from border deportation policy, judge rules
It's unclear if the administration will start to expel unaccompanied minors in light of Friday's court order.
U.S.-Mexico Border
Court curbs U.S. authority to expel migrant families to some countries
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have said the Title 42 border policy is necessary to control the spread of COVID-19 inside migrant holding facilities.
Supreme Court agrees to weigh in on "Remain in Mexico" border policy
President Biden has denounced the Trump-era border policy as draconian and inhumane.
Rare Texas plant vital to bees and butterflies could be endangered
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed moving the prostrate milkweed to endangered status.
5 journalists now murdered in Mexico in the first 6 weeks of the year
The latest victim, Heber López, director of the online news site NoticiasWeb, was fatally shot in the state of Oaxaca.
U.S. increases border deportations, prosecutions amid migrant surge
The efforts mark a new, more stringent chapter in the Biden administration's border policy.
U.S. to continue migrant expulsion policy indefinitely
By citing a public health law, U.S. officials at the southern border have been able to expel migrants to Mexico or their home countries without allowing them to apply for humanitarian refuge.
Migrant minors describe poor conditions at makeshift U.S. shelters
Migrant children housed at an Army base reported having to wear soiled clothes and limited access to showers. Some said other minors talked about self-harm.
Five children, including infant, discovered near U.S.-Mexico border
"It is heartbreaking to find such small children fending for themselves in the middle of nowhere," a Border Patrol official said.
Border patrol agent killed
Two U.S. border patrol agents were ambushed over the weekend at the Mexican border. One agent was killed and his partner was injured. The attack brought a new call from President Trump for a border wall. David Begnaud reports.
Families recount their harrowing journeys across the border
"We're not here to cause trouble. We're here because there's no hope left for us back home. The situation in Honduras is worse for us than the risks we faced by undertaking this journey. It hasn't been easy. But we'd do anything for our child."
2,100 kids crossed border alone after being expelled with families
They seem to have separated from their families voluntarily to try to get across the southern border.
Harris announces trip to Mexico and Guatemala
Harris will take her first trip abroad as vice president on June 7 and 8.
Biden officials defend response to record arrivals of migrant children
The Biden administration is on track to open 11 makeshift shelters to accommodate the increasing number of migrant children.
Video shows boy abandoned near U.S. border asking for help
The boy was distraught and crying after waking up and realizing he was left behind by a group of migrants.
Attorneys raise concerns about housing sites for migrant children
Attorneys who inspected two emergency housing sites for migrant children in Texas also reported limited or non-existing recreational and educational services.
Video shows alleged smugglers dropping 2 children over 14-foot border fence into U.S.
The two girls, ages 3 and 5, were left abandoned in a New Mexico desert.
Inside a Border Patrol facility holding 16 times its capacity
The Border Patrol tent in Donna, Texas, was holding 3,200 unaccompanied children on Tuesday, including 39 minors held for over 15 days.
Family reunites as U.S. scrambles to house migrant children
The San Diego Convention Center is housing 500 migrant girls between the ages of 13 and 17 who crossed the border alone. Another 250 are expected to arrive later in the night.
Migrants influx continues as U.S. political debate intensifies
CBS News spoke to one smuggler, who said that even with the risk of being deported, they still want to try.
Lawmakers take dueling trips to border amid concerns about migrant surge
Republican Senator Mike Braun described an immigration system that has been "swamped."
U.S. adding 16,000 emergency beds for migrant children
The plan involves repurposing convention centers, camps for oil workers and military bases to house the influx of migrant children.
Biden administration to open emergency shelters amid border surge
The Biden administration is now directing shelters to fast-track the release of unaccompanied minors.
Refugee agency to fast-track release of some migrant children
This guidance is the Biden administration's latest effort to address the soaring number of unaccompanied minors crossing the southern border.
Migrants seeking asylum despite warnings
More than 15,000 unaccompanied children are being held at U.S. border; Sen. Murphy visited and says "I wouldn't want my children to be in those detention facilities."
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.
Trump says National Guard is leaving Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
"We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland," President Trump announced.
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.
New Year's Eve celebrations kick off as 2026 arrives around the world
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Transcript, video of Jack Smith's testimony on Trump cases released
Former special counsel Jack Smith testified for more than eight hours about the investigations and prosecutions of President Trump.
U.S. sanctions 4 firms, oil tankers with ties to Venezuela
The latest wave of sanctions targets oil traders and vessels that are helping prop up President Nicolás Maduro's regime, the Treasury Department said.
Body found in Texas identified as missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The Bexar County medical examiner's office determined Camila Mendoza Olmos died by suicide.
These national and regional retailers went out of business in 2025
More than 8,000 stores closed across the U.S. this year, according to retail industry data, including these well-known brands.
Law enforcement ramps up New Year's security measures across the country
Recent memory serves as a sobering reminder of how critical it is for law enforcement and civilians to be vigilant as crowds gather to celebrate New Year's Eve.