Why Rep. Al Green left his hospital bed to tank the Mayorkas impeachment
Rep. Al Green surprised his colleagues when he showed up to vote Tuesday in what appeared to be his hospital garb.
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House GOP fails to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas
The House on Tuesday rejected a Republican-led effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
Why is Mayorkas being impeached? What to know about the House's push
The House is expected to vote in the coming days on whether to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
House committee advances Mayorkas impeachment articles
House Republicans are seeking to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the Biden administration's handling of the U.S.-Mexico border.
House GOP advances push to impeach Mayorkas
A Republican-led House committee is trying to impeach a member of President Biden's cabinet over an influx of migrants at the border. The panel held a hearing Tuesday to advance articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the details.
House GOP moves forward with Mayorkas impeachment
House Republicans are moving forward with articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, saying he bears responsibility for the situation at the U.S. southern border. Democrats, however, say they have no evidence of high crimes or misdemeanors. Nikole Killion has the latest.
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.
What we know about the bipartisan border deal
Senate negotiators are preparing the final text of what could be the most consequential immigration legislation in nearly 40 years. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the details.
Biden vows response after attack in Jordan
President Biden says the U.S. will respond to a drone attack that killed three American service members in Jordan on Sunday. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and contributor Sam Vinograd have more.
What is the U.S. endgame with the Houthis?
Since Jan. 11, the U.S. has launched 10 rounds of retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The militant group says it is targeting ships it believes are linked to Israel. CBS News contributor and former Department of Homeland Security official Sam Vinograd joins to examine what the potential endgame is for the U.S. — if there is one.
Legal showdown between Texas, feds looming
Texas troopers have begun arresting migrants at a public park near the U.S.-Mexico border as state officials continue to block federal agents from accessing the park. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
House committee holds final Mayorkas impeachment hearing
House Republicans are moving quickly in their effort to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Texas defies threat to vacate border area
Texas' attorney general defied federal officials who demanded authorities abandon a public park along the U.S.-Mexico border that state National Guard soldiers seized last week. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Republican efforts to impeach Mayorkas
The Republican-led House Homeland Security Committee held its first hearing Wednesday on the potential impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga is following the testimony by various state attorneys general at the hearing.
House GOP holds Mayorkas impeachment hearing
House Republicans are holding an impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas focused on what the GOP calls the secretary's "failed leadership" at the southern border. Democrats are calling the effort baseless and challenged supporting members to fix the immigration system. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has more.
House to hold Mayorkas impeachment hearing
House Republicans will hold the first impeachment hearing for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Wednesday. If the GOP succeeds, Mayorkas would be the first cabinet secretary impeached in nearly 150 years. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest.
Johnson urges Biden to take action on border
Officials are grappling with historically high levels of migrant apprehensions along the southern U.S. border. With Congress gone for the year without having reached an immigration deal, House Speaker Mike Johnson wants President Biden to take executive actions to address the influx. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
New bulletin warns threat by lone offenders "likely heightened" through holidays
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is likely to raise threats of "lone offender violence" around events including New Year's Eve, the bulletin says.
U.S. terrorist watchlist grows to 2 million people — nearly doubling in 6 years
"Those 2 million people who are on the list are on there for a reason," one national security official said. But those who believe they were wrongfully added struggle to clear their names.
Migration spike overwhelms border agents
U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended nearly 10,000 migrants at the southern border Wednesday, according to federal data. This comes days after the Lukeville, Arizona, crossing shut down due to an influx of asylum seekers. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi reports.
U.S. military investigates day drinking claims
An internal investigation is underway after a refrigerator containing beer and hard liquor was found in an office of the Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado, which serves as the headquarters of U.S. Northern Command and NORAD. Catherine Herridge reports.
Top general probing alcohol use at commands
The top general at U.S. Northern Command has launched an internal investigation following allegations of alcohol consumption in the workplace. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports.
Bulletin warns of possible New York terror threat
A new terror bulletin is raising the alarm that New York could be targeted by extremists motivated by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The bulletin noted there is no specific or credible threat, however. Catherine Herridge reports.
Biden to send immigration officers to Panama
Sources tell CBS News the Biden administration is planning to deploy U.S. immigration officials to Panama to help local authorities screen and deport migrants. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the details.
Feds warn of potential threats after Hamas attack
Federal law enforcement is warning about the potential for violence in the U.S. amid the war between Israel and Hamas. A new bulletin said "lone offenders inspired by, or reacting to" the conflict are the greatest threat. Catherine Herridge reports.
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.
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.
House Oversight Committee to hold hearing on alleged fraud in Minnesota
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer said the hearing will take place Jan. 7.
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.
National Guard troops patrol New Orleans on New Year's a year after attack
Hundreds of National Guard troops are patrolling New Orleans on New Year's Eve, one year after a deadly terror attack.
HHS freezes all child care payments to Minnesota after viral fraud allegations
The Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday it has frozen federal child care funding for the state of Minnesota, citing viral fraud allegations.
5 key questions for the U.S. economy in 2026
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
Christian Barmore, Patriots defensive star, charged with domestic assault
Christian Barmore, a star defensive tackle with the New England Patriots, is facing a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault.
Iran cracks down, detaining protesters after several days of unrest
As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.