Far-right convoy protesting migrant crisis nears southern border
While the "Take our Border Back" convoy started its journey from Virginia Beach earlier this week with just a few dozen cars and trucks, it now has over 200 vehicles.
Texas
Border Patrol prepares for convoy arrival
A group of protesters are making their way to the southern border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, to show solidarity with the state's efforts to curb illegal crossings. Border Patrol has moved migrants away from the area as a precautionary measure. CBS News Texas reporter Jason Allen has more.
Convoy headed to Eagle Pass, Texas
A convoy is headed to the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, to protest the Biden administration's immigration policy that it says has led to unprecedented levels of illegal immigration. CBS News Texas reporter Jason Allen has more.
Senate border security deal dividing GOP
The Senate is expected to unveil a bipartisan border security deal as early as Friday, but the bill has been dividing Republicans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Mansfield officer says he was at the right place and time to save choking driver
Officer Chad Stevens was driving back to Mansfield from Everman when he noticed a woman driving slowly along I-20 with her hazard lights on.
Protesters head to southern border for rally
A group of protesters is heading to Eagle Pass, Texas, to stand in solidarity with Texas leaders as part of the Take Our Border Back Convoy. A rally scheduled for Saturday is expected to call for a secure U.S.-Mexico border as unprecedented levels of illegal crossings continue. CBS News Texas' Ken Molestina reports.
Texas, feds still clashing over border issues
The state of Texas and the federal government continue clashing as the Texas National Guard installs more razor wire along the southern border despite a Supreme Court decision that allows federal officials to tear it down. Alison LaCroix, a constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Oklahoma gas pipeline explosion shoots flames 500 feet into the air
The fire department said the glow from the pipeline explosion "can be seen for miles"
Convoy heading to Eagle Pass to rally against migrant influx, Biden border handling
A convoy going to Eagle Pass is scheduled to rally for Texas' effort dealing with migrants at the border. But advocates worry the convoy could be a rolling powder keg.
Mayorkas impeachment efforts: What to know
A House committee met Tuesday to advance articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The effort comes as Texas and the Biden administration continue to clash over the southern border. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Camilo Montoya-Galvez have more.
Razor wire remains at the border
The Supreme Court says federal agents can remove razor wire that the Texas National Guard placed along the Rio Grande to try and deter illegal border crossings. But in the border city of Eagle Pass, the state is still keeping federal Border Patrol agents away from one of those crossing points. CBS News’ Omar Villafranca reports.
Woman accused in death of cyclist said she "would kill her," witness says
The witnessess, both friends of Kaitlin Armstrong, said they independently contacted police after they learned of Wilson's murder.
Texas AG refuses to grant federal agents full access to border park
Texas National Guard soldiers took control of a park in Eagle Pass earlier this month, and have since prevented Border Patrol agents from processing migrants in the area.
Growing border battle in Congress
The growing border battle in Congress is threatening to upend a bipartisan deal to overhaul immigration policies. President Biden has urged Congress to pass the deal, which he said would include tough reforms to secure the border, but House Speaker Mike Johnson warns it is likely dead on arrival. His words come amid concerns that Republicans are blocking the deal to help former president Donald Trump in the upcoming election. CBS News' Christina Ruffini reports from the White House.
Republican governors rally behind Texas
Texas is doubling down on the U.S.-Mexico border, refusing to remove razor wire that would allow Border Patrol into a public park in Eagle Pass, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will "hold the line" against border crossings, and 25 Republican governors have signed a letter supporting Abbott. CBS News' Camilo Montoya Galvez has more from Eagle Pass.
Kaitlin Armstrong found guilty in murder of cyclist Anna "Mo" Wilson
Jurors have reached a verdict for Kaitlin Armstrong, the Texas woman on trial for Mo Wilson's murder in May 2022.
Kaitlin Armstrong, convicted of killing pro cyclist Mo Wilson, sentenced
Kaitlin Armstrong, who was convicted of fatally shooting rising professional cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, has been sentenced to 90 years.
3 dead in shooting at Arlington apartment complex, police say
Officers arrived at the 3500 block of Chatham Green Lane to find a man, 29 years old, with a gunshot wound. They also found another man and a woman, both 31 years old, in the apartment with gunshot wounds.
Torrential rains hit southern states
As relentless rain batters most of the South, severe flooding is becoming an issue across Texas. The city of Houston is facing critical rescues as roads become submerged. CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports.
Explosion at Fort Worth hotel injures 21
Twenty-one people were injured after a suspected gas explosion at a historic hotel in Fort Worth, Texas. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has more on the blast that trapped some people inside.
DOJ sues Texas over floating barriers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he's ready for a legal battle with the Department of Justice over floating barriers that state officials set up along the U.S.-Mexico border to repel migrant crossing. The Biden administration says the large buoys violate federal law and pose humanitarian challenges. Janet Shamlian reports from Eagle Pass, Texas.
SCOTUS weighs blocking Texas abortion ruling
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether or not it will block a ruling by a Texas federal judge that would limit access to mifepristone, a pill used in more than half of abortions nationwide. Jan Crawford reports.
Travis King is back in U.S. from North Korea
U.S. soldier Travis King is back in the U.S., arriving in San Antonio, Texas, overnight after being deported from North Korea. King was declared AWOL by the U.S. government and his fate is uncertain. A family spokesman told CBS News King's mother is overjoyed at his return. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Record heat spurs changes for Texas football
Record-breaking summer temperatures are prompting communities nationwide to adjust to the heat. In Texas, that has meant changing guidelines for high school athletics, including for football teams kicking off their seasons this week. Andrea Lucia of CBS Dallas station KTVT reports.
"48 Hours" investigates murder of Texas man
In 2020, a Texas man was murdered outside of his home on an early morning walk with his wife and dog. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant joins "CBS Mornings" to share how the suspicious details of the shooting left investigators wondering if he was a victim of a robbery gone bad or the target of a murder plot.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Uganda, official says
The Trump administration may try to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda days after he was released from pre-trial detention, according to a DHS official.
Why utility bills are rapidly rising in some states
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Abbott says he will approve contentious GOP redistricting bill
The Texas Senate approved the measure after a heated debate, marking a major step in a mid-decade redistricting effort backed by President Trump.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least 33; famine announcement raises pressure
Hospital officials say Palestinians sheltering in tents or seeking scarce food aid were among at least 33 people killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza.
Some international postal services suspend shipment of packages to U.S.
Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.
Maps show Tropical Storm Fernand's path and forecast in Atlantic
Fernand is the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
North Korea test fires 2 new antiair missiles
The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung 's trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Ghislaine Maxwell's interview on Epstein case released by DOJ
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
U.S. scientists work to preserve vulnerable species at a Smithsonian lab
Experts at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute care for endangered species on 32,000 sprawling acres in Northern Virginia.