Legislative Priorities Border

Where Harris and Trump stand on immigration and the border

Vice President Harris and former President Trump have had some of their most intense battles of the campaign trail on how each would handle immigration and the border. Trump has made immigration ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

September Border Patrol encounters lowest since the pandemic

Fewer migrants were apprehended between ports of entry at the southern border in September than in any month since August of 2020, according to new data released by Customs and Border Protection ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Border security in spotlight in final stretch of presidential race

Immigration and border security are taking center stage in the final stretch of the presidential election, with two very different views from Vice President Kamala Harris and former President ...

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Arizona border towns grappling with drug smuggling

CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is continuing his road trip along the U.S.-Mexico border with a stop in Yuma, Arizona, where border security is a top concern. Customs and Border Protection ...

How border towns view the immigration debate

While there are no shortage of opinions about the immigration debate, Omar Villafranca took a 1,600-mile trip from Texas to Arizona to see how those closest to the issue see it.

Why southern border towns are frustrated by the immigration debate

Presidio, Texas, relies on hundreds of Mexican citizens who legally cross the border daily to work in restaurants or oil fields. Presidio's mayor believes the city would be in "serious trouble" if ...

California border towns have mixed feelings on immigration

CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is wrapping up his tour of communities along the U.S.-Mexico border with a stop in California. Residents there have differing opinions on immigration.

One Texas border town's split identity

Most of the 30,000 residents of the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, are of Latino or Mexican descent, and are proud of the town's bi-national, bi-cultural, bi-lingual traditions. But the city has ...

How border towns view the immigration debate

The southern border has become a key issue in the 2024 election. Omar Villafranca traveled 1,700 miles along the U.S.-Mexico border to see how people closest to the issue view the debate.

German foreign minister visits Ukraine border region

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan

The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.

Trump announces Tom Homan as incoming border czar

President-elect Donald Trump announced late that Tom Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be his administration's "border czar."

Politics - NBC News - November 11

Trump taps Tom Homan for "border czar"

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Tom Homan as his "border czar." Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will be overseeing border security and the ...

Republican calls Biden-Harris border policies 'a joke'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Monica De La Cruz of Texas about securing a second term.

Israel passes legislation that risks paralyzing the work of the main UN agency distributing aid in Gaza

World - ABC News - October 28

Australian judge rules senator broke race law by telling rival legislator to return to Pakistan

An Australian judge has ruled that anti-immigration party leader Sen. Pauline Hanson breached a racial anti-discrimination law by crudely telling Pakistan-born Sen. Mehreen Faruqi to return to her ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Qataris decide whether to end limited voting for legislative seats in shadow of US election

Qatar is voting in a snap poll to decide whether to end its limited voting for legislative seats

World - ABC News - November 5

Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it

Meta says it will comply if required, but the technology is not ready to enforce proposed age limit across up to 40 apps. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Mexican legislators reelect head of human rights agency who failed to address abuses

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Mexican legislators reelect head of human rights agency who failed to address abuses

Legislators from Mexico’s ruling party have reelected the head of the National Human Rights Commission despite widespread opposition and her refusal to criticize the government

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

India says it reached a pact with China on military patrols along their disputed border

An Indian official says India and China have agreed to a pact on military patrols along their disputed border in the Himalayas

World - ABC News - October 21

India says deal reached with China on patrols at disputed border

Agreement paves way for easing of tensions between New Delhi and Beijing

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Touring the U.S.-Mexico border with Trump and Harris focusing on immigration

With immigration again dominating the campaign cycle in the run up to the 2024 election, CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is traveling to the towns that dot the U.S.-Mexico border to speak ...

How Americans living in border towns feel about immigration

Immigration has been a heavily discussed political topic this election cycle. But what do Americans who live near the U.S.-Mexico border have to say? CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is ...

What Life Looks Like for Israelis Living Near Lebanon’s Border

Homes in northern Israel along the Lebanon border have been under the constant threat of Hezbollah’s rocket attacks since October of last year. We look at life on the ground for the few Israelis ...

World - The New York Times - October 22

India and China Reach Border Deal That Could Ease Tension

Four years ago, several soldiers from both sides were killed in a bloody melee. Any thaw between the countries could have global implications.

World - The New York Times - October 23

India says it has reached deal with China to resolve border conflict

India and China have reached a deal to end a four-year military stand-off on their disputed border, paving the way for improved ties between the Asian giants.

How U.S.-Mexico border cities, immigration are shaping the 2024 election

Omar Villafranca is traveling the southern border and talking to locals as part of the new CBS News series, "Border Towns." Around 58% of voters say immigration will be a big factor in their vote ...

Illegal border crossings fall to lowest level since 2020

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed previous CBS News reports that illegal border crossings have reached the lowest point of Biden's presidency. CBS News national correspondent Omar ...

U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking traffic hits a record ahead of election

Trucking data shows that cross-border trade between Mexico and the U.S. has reached a record this year, with heavy cargo volumes headed to U.S. retailers.

Business - CNBC - October 23

Judges and Border Police Targeted by Anti-Government Extremists, Doxed as ‘Traitors’

A report from the US Department of Homeland Security claims that self-identified militia members have posted the names and photos of US government officials in reaction to their work on the ...

Tech - Wired - October 24

Arizona towns along southern border dealing with drug smuggling

CBS News' Omar Villafranca has been traveling all week from Texas to California along the U.S.-Mexico border to speak with local officials and residents about immigration. On Wednesday, he made ...

Metula, Israeli Town on Lebanon Border, Worries for Its Future

Abandoned and off limits to civilians, Metula, a symbol of early pioneering Zionism, is left half-ruined by Hezbollah’s rockets and missiles.

World - The New York Times - October 24

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Where Harris and Trump stand on immigration and the border

September Border Patrol encounters lowest since the pandemic

Border security in spotlight in final stretch of presidential race

Arizona border towns grappling with drug smuggling

How border towns view the immigration debate

Why southern border towns are frustrated by the immigration debate

California border towns have mixed feelings on immigration

One Texas border town's split identity

How border towns view the immigration debate

German foreign minister visits Ukraine border region

Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan

Trump announces Tom Homan as incoming border czar

Trump taps Tom Homan for "border czar"

Republican calls Biden-Harris border policies 'a joke'

Israel passes legislation that risks paralyzing the work of the main UN agency distributing aid in Gaza

Australian judge rules senator broke race law by telling rival legislator to return to Pakistan

Qataris decide whether to end limited voting for legislative seats in shadow of US election

Australia to ban under-16s from social media – but can’t say how TikTok, Instagram and others will enforce it

Mexican legislators reelect head of human rights agency who failed to address abuses

Mexican legislators reelect head of human rights agency who failed to address abuses

India says it reached a pact with China on military patrols along their disputed border

India says deal reached with China on patrols at disputed border

Touring the U.S.-Mexico border with Trump and Harris focusing on immigration

How Americans living in border towns feel about immigration

What Life Looks Like for Israelis Living Near Lebanon’s Border

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India says it has reached deal with China to resolve border conflict

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Illegal border crossings fall to lowest level since 2020

U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking traffic hits a record ahead of election

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Arizona towns along southern border dealing with drug smuggling

Metula, Israeli Town on Lebanon Border, Worries for Its Future

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