Prosecutors seek death penalty in fatal shooting of Border Patrol agent
Teresa Youngblut is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of David Maland during a traffic stop in northern Vermont.
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Details on shooting of off-duty CBP officer
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday that a second person was taken into custody in connection with the shooting of an off-duty Border Patrol officer in Manhattan over the weekend. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Details on Border Patrol facility shooting
A man officials say was armed with a rifle and tactical gear was killed after he opened fire at a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on Monday morning. CBS News Department of Justice reporter Jake Rosen has more.
Shooter killed at Border Patrol facility
Border Patrol agents and local police killed a man Monday after he opened fire at a government facility in Texas, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Human smuggling across the southern border
Desperation and fear are driving a dangerous industry that's virtually impossible to completely stop. Scott Pelley reports.
Human smuggling across the southern border
Desperation and fear are driving a dangerous industry that's virtually impossible to completely stop. Scott Pelley reports.
Army delivers armored combat vehicles to southern border amid Trump's crackdown
The Army earlier this month delivered more than 50 armored Stryker fighting vehicles to Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. Designed for the battlefield, they are a centerpiece of President Trump's plan to seal the southern border.
Sinaloa smuggler says he'll "always" find a way to cross U.S.-Canada border
Migrants, some with help from smugglers found on TikTok, are crossing the U.S.-Canada border. A Sinaloa cartel member says President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown will not stop the smuggling.
How Trump's tactics impact migration at the U.S.-Canada border
At the northern border, migrants are crossing from Canada into the U.S. with the help of human smugglers who openly promote their services on popular social media platforms.
Egg product seizures are outpacing fentanyl stopped at the border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's San Diego office has reported a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024.
Trump on immigration successes, priorities
In his joint address, President Trump asked Congress for more funding on the border and immigration. He spoke to Laken Riley's family, the namesake of the first U.S. law he signed. He also acknowledged Jocelyn Nungaray's mother and U.S. Border Patrol Agent Roberto Ortiz.
Illegal crossings at lowest level in decades
Illegal border crossings have sunk to the lowest level in at least 25 years. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what's behind the drop.
Illegal border crossings plunge to levels not seen in decades amid Trump crackdown
Over the past 25 years, the only time monthly apprehensions came close to the level recorded in February was in April 2017.
Drop in illegal crossings at U.S. southern border
Apprehensions of migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally at the southern border are plummeting. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details from Sunland Park, New Mexico.
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Illegal crossings at U.S.-Mexico border down 94%, Border Patrol chief says
"I can tell you this: anyone that has crossed the border between the ports of entry since this administration has taken office has not been released," Border Patrol chief Mike Banks told CBS News.
Border Patrol chief on asylum policy changes
A new administration is bringing new changes to enforcement at the U.S-Mexico border as illegal crossings drop to a five-year low. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spoke to Michael Banks, the new chief of U.S. Border Patrol, about some of his priorities.
Fury in India over U.S. deportees allegedly being leg-chained on flight
Indian lawmakers have voiced rage over the U.S. allegedly flying dozens of deportees halfway around the world in handcuffs and leg chains.
How Americans are involved in migrant smuggling
Some migrants who enter the U.S. illegally are being helped by American citizens. CBS News got an inside look at how one such network operates at the southern border. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Trump empowers deportation agents to target migrants allowed into U.S. legally
The far-reaching move empowers federal immigration agencies to target a population of migrants who came to the U.S. with the government's permission.
States sue to block Trump's birthright order
President Trump signed an executive action Monday meant to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. whose parents are unauthorized migrants. More than 20 state attorneys general have sued to block the order, which runs contrary to most interpretations of the 14th Amendment. Weijia Jiang has more.
Border Patrol agent shot dead on Vermont highway, near Canadian border
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was fatally shot on a highway in northern Vermont south of the Canadian border, authorities said.
How Trump could change immigration policy
President-elect Donald Trump has promised a massive overhaul of the U.S. immigration policy once he takes office on Monday. Some of those promises include the largest deportation operation in American history and the end of birthright citizenship. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Trump to install Texas border czar as Border Patrol chief, sources say
Mike Banks, who has spearheaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown, is expected to be appointed Border Patrol chief after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
A look at operation to secure southern border
Immigration and the U.S. southern border were among the top issues for voters this election cycle after last year's record number of illegal crossings. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on President-elect Donald Trump's plans to address it.
Trump reiterates immigration promises
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday to celebrate being recognized as Time's Person of the Year once again. In an interview with the magazine, Trump reiterated his plan to carry out mass deportations when he takes office. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
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Zelenskyy, European leaders meet with Trump on Ukraine at White House
President Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday. Follow live updates.
William Barr investigated Epstein's death. Now Congress has questions.
Former Attorney General William Barr is the first person scheduled to be deposed by Congress members as questions surrounding his role in the Epstein investigation persist.
Hurricane Erin likely to bring East Coast life-threatening surf, rip currents
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
2 police officers killed, 1 wounded in Utah shooting; suspect in custody
"Upon arrival, they immediately began taking fire," police said. "They requested additional units. And then stopped answering their radio."
Texas health officials declare measles outbreak in state is over
The Texas Department of State Health Services declared the end of this year's measles outbreak, which has seen 762 confirmed cases and two deaths in the state.
Sinaloa cartel leader "El Mayo" set to plead guilty in U.S.
Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada is accused of ordering torture, plotting murders and flooding the U.S. with cocaine, heroin and other illicit drugs.
Texas House Democrats return as GOP redistricting push resumes
The Texas House is scheduled to try convening a quorum again at noon.
Sherrod Brown launches Senate comeback bid in Ohio for 2026
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown announced a bid to once again represent Ohio in the Senate on Monday, nearly a year after his reelection effort in 2024 fell short.
Cambridge Dictionary adds "skibidi," "delulu" and more words
Driven by social media and celebrities, Cambridge Dictionary has added thousands of new words over the last 12 months.