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Biden administration finalizes policy to limit asylum ahead of Title 42’s expiration

The U.S. is expected to see an influx of migrants with the pandemic-era policy known as Title 42 set to expire on Thursday. However, the Biden administration Wednesday announced a policy that would ban asylum-seekers from receiving U.S. protection if they fail to request refugee status in another country, like Mexico, first. Manuel Bojorquez has the details.

Biden administration releases new asylum policy ahead of Title 42 end

The Biden administration on Wednesday released a new restriction designed to allow the U.S. to increase migrant deportations ahead of the expiration Thursday of the pandemic-era policy known as Title 42. The U.S. is bracing for an influx of migrants when Title 42 expires. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Texas.

Republican leaders react to Trump sexual abuse verdict

Republican politicians have weighed in on how a jury’s verdict, which found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abusing writer E. Jean Carroll, could impact Trump's 2024 presidential bid. Robert Costa has more.

Trump to appeal verdict in E. Jean Carroll case

Former President Donald Trump said he and his legal team will appeal after a federal jury found him liable of sexual abuse and defamation against writer E. Jean Carroll. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the latest.

Guaranteed income program helps a single mother make ends meet

A Chicago-area mom is among more than 3,200 families who are receiving a monthly payment of $500 for the next two years, as part of a guaranteed income pilot program for low-income families. Janet Shamlan has more on how these programs are becoming more popular nationwide.

Search underway after report of downed aircraft off California coast

The U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday afternoon that a search is underway after a report that a Phoenix Lear jet with three people aboard crashed near San Clemente Island off the coast of Southern California.

FDA panel recommends sale of birth control pill without prescription

A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Wednesday recommended that the birth control pill Opill be sold over the counter without a prescription. Opill, a progestin-only pill, was first approved for use by the FDA in the 1970s. Meg Oliver has more on what comes next in the process.

Where can Democrats, Republicans compromise on debt ceiling?

President Biden hosted top congressional leaders at the White House Tuesday afternoon to discuss the debt ceiling standoff. Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, joins with a look at where talks could go in the coming weeks.

Why experts say mammograms should start at age 40

A task force of experts is now recommending that most women start screening for breast cancer at age 40. Dr. Sarah Friedewald, chief of breast imaging at Northwestern Medicine, joins us to discuss the lowered age threshold.

U.S.-Mexico border officials increase pressure on migrants ahead of Title 42 expiration

President Biden spoke with his Mexican counterpart by phone Tuesday to discuss immigration at the southern border. The end of the Title 42 border policy is expected to lead to a sharp increase in migrants. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from El Paso.