Democrats target Hurd in first Spanish-language ad of cycle
Democrats hope to unseat the moderate Republican and flip the battleground, Latino majority Texas district
Gillibrand urges Congress to limit funds for migrant children shelters
Lawmakers are currently negotiating new funding for the agency which takes care of migrant children in U.S. custody
U.S. cuts millions in aid to Central America, fulfilling Trump's vow
Aid workers in the region believe the move will only exacerbate the widespread poverty in the region — and fuel more migration
Schiff cites "disturbing" report of military keeping Trump in the dark
The New York Times reported that Pentagon and intelligence officials avoid giving the president detailed briefings on measures against Russia because they fear he may compromise information
Cotton calls for "retaliatory military strike" on Iran over tanker attacks
The U.S. has accused the government in Tehran of staging attacks against civilian oil tankers in the Middle East last week
Pompeo says U.S. weighing "full range" of options to counter Iran
Last week, the U.S. accused the Iranian government of attacking two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, an important waterway near the Arabian Peninsula
"Remain in Mexico" expansion faces logistical, legal barriers
Attorneys and Democrats say the administration isn't equipped to carry out the "full-blown" expansion of the policy
Trump campaign to handle foreign dirt on "case by case basis"
"He said he would likely do both: listen to what they have to say but also report it to the FBI," a Trump campaign spokesperson told CBSN, referring to the president
Dems unveil bill to bolster care of migrants in CBP custody
In the past eight months, at least six migrant children have died while in U.S. custody — or shortly after being released
Puerto Rico governor looks to move up 2020 Democratic primary
Gov. Ricardo Rosselló told CBS News the island will become "ground zero" for Democratic candidates to discuss issues like income inequality and climate change
Pentagon chief urges military to maintain "apolitical nature"
Patrick Shanahan's comes after White House officials tried to obscure the USS John S. McCain from President Trump's view
DHS chief asks Congress for more funds, citing low morale of border agents
"Their morale is impacted. They're tired. A lot of them have gotten sick. They've been exposed to flu, chicken pox, measles, mumps," Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan said
Mike Gravel credits pair of teens for running 2020 campaign
The former Alaska senator told CBSN the two teenagers running his campaign are helping him address key progressive ideas not discussed by other candidates
Pompeo says expansion of "Remain in Mexico" will deter migrants
"We now have the capacity to this full throttle and engage this in a way that will make a fundamental difference in the calculus for those deciding to transit Mexico," Pompeo told reporters
Amy Klobuchar says Trump treats farmers like "poker chips"
The Minnesota Democrat criticized the president for his threats to impose tariffs on Mexican goods