CBP awards first border wall contract of President Trump's second term
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has awarded a $70 million contract to a construction company that will build seven miles of wall along the southern border.
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U.S. Customs and Border Patrol has awarded a $70 million contract to a construction company that will build seven miles of wall along the southern border.
Trump campaign funder and government disrupter Elon Musk has used unprecedented power to quickly eliminate thousands of federal jobs and shutter entire programs and agencies, using tactics that have raised questions about transparency.
President Trump complained about the federal investigations into him and vowed retribution against his political foes.
Recent changes to student loans have caused confusion and uncertainty around recertification process for borrowers enrolled in repayment plans.
President Trump has imposed steep tariffs on Canadian goods, citing trade imbalances and drug trafficking. But many of his claims exaggerate or misrepresent the facts.
IRS' top lawyer replaced amid DOGE's alleged push to share taxpayer info with other federal agencies.
Congress is staring down a deadline to fund the government by the end of the week, as the familiar threat of a shutdown looms over Washington.
President Trump's escalating trade war could impact the housing market in Texas, according to economists and industry experts.
Time For A Change? New bills filed at the Texas Legislature would end the practice of changing your clocks.
Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?
Air Force fighter jets intercepted aircraft flying near Donald Trump's Florida home twice over the weekend.
Prosecutors said Ryan Routh methodically plotted to kill Trump for weeks, before aiming a rifle through shrubs as Trump played golf last September at his golf club.
The United Kingdom-based activist group Palestine Action said it "rejects Donald Trump's treatment of Gaza as though it were his property to dispose of as he likes."
ICE was detaining the first group of migrant parents and children in a detention facility in Texas designed to hold families with minors, according to an internal government report obtained by CBS News.
"I think it's going to make it more exciting," Mr. Trump said of playing the World Cup amid sharp rhetoric between leaders of the host nations amid the on-again, off-again tariffs.
Completely eliminating the Education Department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
Rep. Al Green, a Texas Democrat, was escorted from the chamber Tuesday night for shouting during President Trump's 2025 address to a joint session of Congress.
Authorities found 70 pounds of fentanyl hidden inside boxes of slices of cactus, a Mexican food stable known as nopales.
About 45 years ago, President Jimmy Carter signed off on creating the U.S. Department of Education with the goal of advising and assisting schools and universities.
Three days into Israel's Gaza aid freeze, one aid group says a resumption is imperative: "With humanitarian needs sky high, more aid access is required, not less."
Automakers will get a one-month reprieve from 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.
CBS News' Confirmed team fact checks President Trump's 2025 joint address to Congress.
President Trump is floating the idea of a new "gold card" visa that would be sold to wealthy foreigners for $5 million.
President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on products imported from Mexico and Canada early Tuesday morning.
President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in his first speech to both chambers since he returned to office. Here's how to watch his 2025 address.
The officers were called to the 8000 block of McKinney Road just before 10 a.m. Thursday to check on a man armed with a knife.
The crash happened along S US Hwy 77 under the US Hwy 287 in Waxahachie.
The leader is being remembered for his integrity, professionalism, and decades of service following his unexpected death.
Haynes said he looks forward to returning to the church after a full recovery.
The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, 2014 NL MVP, and 11-time All-Star will announce his retirement later in the day on Thursday, the organization said.
The officers were called to the 8000 block of McKinney Road just before 10 a.m. Thursday to check on a man armed with a knife.
The crash happened along S US Hwy 77 under the US Hwy 287 in Waxahachie.
The leader is being remembered for his integrity, professionalism, and decades of service following his unexpected death.
Haynes said he looks forward to returning to the church after a full recovery.
The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner, 2014 NL MVP, and 11-time All-Star will announce his retirement later in the day on Thursday, the organization said.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
Erika Kirk will be the CEO and chair of the board of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit founded by her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
A Texas man is accused of making terroristic threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the Queens DA's office announced.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Leaders of the Dallas County Republican Party voted this week to hand-count all ballots cast for the March 3 primary.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
"To be the first woman and to be the first Latina is so, so special," Regina Montoya said.
Tuesday morning, Jesus 'Jay' Chapa was sworn in as Fort Worth's city manager. He is the city's first Hispanic city manager.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night.
Lewis is famous for his quote that Texas Stadium had "a hole in the roof so God can watch His favorite team play."
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Before kickoff on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10.
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
The series retells the life of Jesus — from his first days in ministry to his journey to the cross.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
