The US Senate passed a temporary spending bill to fund the federal government through December 11, avoiding a shutdown ahead of November elections and barring fund-shifting to the Border Patrol.
The US military and Border Patrol are employing unique recruitment strategies, including co-sponsoring the PBR Space Cowboys rodeo event in Colorado Springs. The event aims to attract new recruits by highlighting career opportunities and patriotism, with Space Force and US Border Patrol actively recruiting on-site.
The article discusses how figures like Greg Bovino and Tina Peters monetize past actions and conspiracy theories, contrasting this with historical examples of accountability. It draws parallels to Argentina's 'escraches' and medieval 'rough music' as forms of public shaming to address impunity, while acknowledging potential risks of vigilantism and government overreach.
The US conducted strikes on Iran after an American helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump blaming Iran. Meanwhile, primaries were held in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina, and the House narrowly voted to allocate $70 billion for immigration enforcement.
US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 52 people in Arizona as part of Operation Checkmate, targeting undocumented immigrants driving commercial trucks. The operation aims to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.
US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 52 individuals in Arizona during Operation Checkmate, targeting undocumented commercial truck drivers. The operation aimed to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.
US Border Patrol arrested 30 Indian nationals among 52 people for illegally working as commercial truck drivers in Arizona during Operation Checkmate. The operation aims to enhance public safety and enforce immigration laws.
Former U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino attacked the Trump administration's immigration policy at a summit in Portugal, criticizing its 'watering down' of mass deportations and urging President Trump to ignore advisors like Susie Wiles and Chris LaCivita, while praising Stephen Miller.
US Senate Republicans derailed a $70bn bill to fund ICE and border patrol due to controversial proposals for a $1bn White House ballroom project and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Lawmakers are leaving Washington for recess without passing the legislation before the June 1 deadline.
A $70bn US Senate bill to fund ICE and border patrol is stalled due to controversy over $1bn for Donald Trump's White House ballroom and a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund. Republican senators oppose the measures, fearing voter backlash ahead of midterm elections.
Michael Banks, head of US Border Patrol, resigns amid Trump administration's immigration crackdown, citing the border as 'the most secure this country has ever seen'.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks resigned immediately, citing it's 'time' after transforming the border from 'chaos' to 'the most secure ever recorded.' His resignation follows allegations of past misconduct, which CBP claims were reviewed and closed over a decade ago.
Jamie Ernesto Alvarez-Gonzalez, a Mexican man who overstayed his tourist visa, pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and illegally possessing firearms. He followed a Border Patrol agent in San Diego on Jan. 8, driving a black Ford F-150 with a fake federal license plate (with misspelled 'federal'), a Border Patrol sticker, and non-working antennae. The agent aborted his mission. Alvarez-Gonzalez also had a fake FBI badge and made recordings about looking for federal agents.
The Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections
The Senate has taken the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections
Senate Republicans released a budget resolution to fully fund ICE and CBP through the end of President Trump's term, using budget reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition. The measure sets a $70 billion cap per committee and faces a June 1 deadline. Democrats oppose funding after federal agents killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January, vowing to fight the bill.
