Trump’s border patrol chief abruptly resigns in latest exit from administration Mike Banks announces retirement from the agency weeks after prostitution allegations The Independent UK · May 14
Republicans are sweating about the White House ballroom project "Not happening here," said one House Republican. Axios · May 13
Johnson to address Senate Republicans amid escalating tensions Johnson is expected to emphasize the need for open lines of communication. Axios · May 11
The Trump administration's claim of "zero" border crossings is falling apart "It's misleading and provides the country with a false sense of security." Axios · May 9
Big Bend border wall plans canceled for national park after backlash, Border Patrol commissioner says Texans across the political spectrum opposed wall construction in the national park. Now the agency’s plans include roadways and digital surveillance to monitor the rugged region. The Texas Tribune · May 8
Trump's Ballroom to Get $1 Billion Soon? Senate Republicans Quietly Add Taxpayer Dollars to ICE, Border Patrol Bill Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in security funding for Trump's ballroom to an immigration bill, sparking controversy over taxpayer money and political priorities. International Business Times UK · May 5
House Republicans cave to Senate with vote to end 75-day DHS shutdown House lawmakers had revolted over passing DHS funding without funding for ICE and Border Patrol. Axios · Apr 30
House Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Give ICE, Border Patrol £55B in Funding Despite Record Low Public Support House Republicans passed a Senate-approved budget resolution to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marking a first step toward securing funding without Democratic support. International Business Times UK · Apr 30
Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Impersonating Border Patrol Agents in Southern California Jaime Ernesto Álvarez-González, pleaded guilty to one count of impersonating a federal agent and three counts of illegal firearm possession. Prosecutors said Álvarez-González overstayed his tourist visa and lived unlawfully in the United States for decades. Latin Times · Apr 29
Fired Border Commander Greg Bovino Attacks Trump Administration over Deportations: "They Lack Fortitude" Former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is accusing President Donald Trump's advisers of losing their nerve on mass deportations, sharpening an internal fight inside the MAGA movement over how far the administration should go after months of backlash to aggressive immigration raids. Latin Times · Apr 29
Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions' A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal immigration officers to divert them while they were out on immigration enforcement missions in Southern California The Independent UK · Apr 29
Fired Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Praises Kristi Noem but Blasts Trump's Advisers in Post-Firing Interview, Deepening MAGA Rift Greg Bovino, a former US Border Patrol commander, criticises Trump aides for their immigration enforcement approach, revealing tensions within the MAGA movement over deportation policies. International Business Times UK · Apr 28
The White House rapid-response team is hyping Trump’s endorsement to rename ICE so every reporter has to call them NICE agents The White House’s rapid-response team is pushing a viral proposal to rename ICE – Immigration and Customs Enforcement – to NICE, or National Immigration and Customs Enforcement, after President Donald Trump publicly backed the idea. The move is designed to force every reporter, news anchor, and journalist to say “NICE… The Mary Sue · Apr 28
Senate Republicans Push $70bn Funding for ICE and Border Patrol Only — House Says No and Wants Full DHS Deal The US is currently grappling with the longest DHS shutdown in US history as Congress remains deadlocked over a $70 billion ICE funding plan. International Business Times UK · Apr 28
International Business Times UK · Apr 28 Fact Check: Is Trump Renaming ICE to NICE? Proposal to rename ICE to NICE gains attention after Trump's support, amid funding disputes and ongoing criticism of immigration enforcement policies.
Axios · Apr 27 GOP leaders duke it out over DHS funding Both are staking out public positions that could make a private deal harder to reach.
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 NICE Agents? Trump Confirms Plan to Rename ICE While Moving Forward with Record Breaking US Deportation President Trump proposes renaming ICE to NICE, amidst record deportations and political controversy. The rebrand aims to soften the agency's image during a contentious period in its history.
Latin Times · Apr 26 Partner of Man Killed in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Faces Deportation Affecting Their 7-Year-Old Daughter The partner of a man killed in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is now facing a deportation case, adding a new layer of hardship to a family already devastated by one of the deadliest infrastructure disasters in recent U.S. history.
Axios · Apr 24 Mike Johnson faces "hell week" as Republicans defy Trump The House will take up three contentious measures next week.
Latin Times · Apr 23 Senate Advances Plan to Fund ICE, Border Patrol Without Democratic Votes The U.S. Senate approved a budget resolution early Thursday morning that paves the way to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, and the Border Patrol without Democratic support, marking a key step in Republican efforts to end the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, which has been…
The Independent UK · Apr 23 ICE is cutting back on cuffing immigrants in courthouses and warrantless arrests: report Trump administration appears to be backing off two major tactics that led to chaotic and violent scenes in his mass deportation campaign
International Business Times UK · Apr 23 'This Needs to Be Done:' GOP Back £70Bn 'Go-It-Alone' Plan Funding ICE, Border Patrol to Bypass Democrats Senate Republicans advance a $70B immigration enforcement plan via budget reconciliation, bypassing Democrats and deepening divisions as border security takes priority over bipartisanship.
The Guardian - US · Apr 23 Former inspector general urges audit of Epstein files release be conducted ‘without undue influence’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
Roll Call · Apr 21 Senate agrees to take up budget resolution for immigration funds The Senate voted Tuesday to take up a budget resolution that is designed to provide enough funding for immigration enforcement agencies through the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. On a strictly party-line vote of 52-46, the Senate agreed to proceed to a GOP-written budget resolution that marks the first…
The Texas Tribune · Apr 16 West Texas residents sue Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans The lawsuit says the Trump administration illegally waived environmental laws to speed up the process to build border barriers in the Big Bend area.