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Senate passes bill to fund most of Homeland Security Department

The Senate broke a logjam in the wee hours of Friday morning to pass a funding bill by voice vote that would effectively end a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. After a late night of negotiations, the Senate agreed to a modified version of a bill that…

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After 20 Years of Resistance, Trump Is Walling Off the Rio Grande Valley

Even sites once protected by Congress, including a butterfly refuge and a historic church, are slated for fencing funded by the “one big beautiful bill”—while the river itself is transformed by a floating barrier.

Texas Observer

Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrants

The government is installing the first 17 miles of industrial-grade buoys in Brownsville. Experts warn the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river’s course.

The Texas Tribune

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A truck driver is reeling after a $34,000 fine was issued for his deadly cargo that had Texas border officers doing a double-take

A truck driver is facing a massive $34,824 fine after federal agents at the Texas border uncovered a cargo of 39 live pythons hidden inside his vehicle. This isn’t just a small-time bust; it’s a significant penalty for an export violation that definitely had US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…

The Mary Sue

Democrats Launch Bid to Fund DHS as Shutdown Drags On — ICE and CBP Not Included

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has launched a discharge petition to fund key parts of the Department of Homeland Security, like TSA and FEMA, only if funding for ICE and CBP is removed.

International Business Times UK

$2,600 Offer: US DHS Uses Taj Mahal Image To Promote Self-Deportation Plan

The US Department of Homeland Security's new immigration campaign uses the Taj Mahal to encourage self-deportation, sparking global attention and ethical debates.

International Business Times UK

Ex-Uvalde schools police chief sues CBP, seeking agents’ testimony in his criminal trial

Prosecutors and attorneys for Pete Arrendondo, who faces charges over the shooting’s botched response, have repeatedly requested U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to testify. The agency has refused.

The Texas Tribune

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Controversial 'ICE detention' of US citizen Sunny Naqvi: DHS releases video footage of Illinois woman leaving

The alleged 43-hour detention of 28-year-old Sundas (Sunny) Naqvi turned more controversial as the Department of Homeland Security has now released video footage of Naqvi entering the CBP area at 10.21 am, entering the secondary inspection at 10.46 am and then leaving for the public area at 11.42 am. "Her…

The Times of India

Giant CEO meets with US customs officials in an attempt to have import ban removed

The Withhold Release Order was imposed in September over concerns about forced labour practices

Cycling Weekly

'Blatantly false': DHS says US citizen Sunny Naqvi never taken into custody, was allowed to leave within 90 minutes

The Department of Homeland Security rejected the story of Sunny Naqvi, a US citizen who claimed she was taken into custody and was released after 43 hours, and said Naqvi was released within 90 minutes of herarrival to the United States. Naqvi was not taken into custody and was neither…

The Times of India

Senate Democrat petitions to ‘pass those funding bills’ for DHS, but to deny ICE any further funding

Democrats plan for ICE to be left out in the cold

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Pentagon to Test Anti-Drone Lasers at Southern Border After Military Mistakenly Shot Down CBP Drone and Party Balloon

The Pentagon is preparing to test a high-energy laser system designed to counter drones near the U.S.-Mexico border after two recent incidents in which similar systems were used to shoot down what later turned out to be a U.S. government drone and a party balloon.

Latin Times

Customs and Border Protection official says new process for tariff refunds could be ready in 45 days

Government officials are getting closer to ironing out a refund process for the hundreds of thousands of companies that paid tariffs now deemed illegal

The Independent UK

Court process kicks off for tariff refunds

A federal court took the first official steps this week to start the refund process for the tariffs the Supreme Court said violated the law.

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Axios

Trade court orders Trump administration to kickstart tariff refund process

The order is the most significant yet in what's expected to be a politically fraught process of refunding importers billions.

Reason

In Senate Testimony on DHS Shootings, Kristi Noem Lies About Her Lies

The homeland security secretary blatantly misrepresented what she said about Alex Pretti on the day he was killed.

International Business Times UK

Kristi Noem Faces Backlash After Refusing to Retract 'Terrorists' Label in Minnesota Case

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defends labeling two deceased US citizens as domestic terrorists during a heated Senate hearing, sparking political fallout and public outrage.

Capital & Main

From SoCal to Minneapolis, Fatal Encounters Show Impunity of Immigration Officials, Advocates Say

To activists, the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti echo two controversial killings in San Diego under Rodney Scott’s watch.

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International Business Times UK

Pentagon's Laser Brings Down Its Own Border Drone in Texas, Leaving Lawmakers With 'Heads Exploding'

A US military laser system mistakenly shot down a government drone near the Texas-Mexico border, highlighting coordination issues between federal agencies.

Reason

Blind Refugee Found Dead 5 Days After Release From Border Patrol Custody in Buffalo

The Department of Homeland Security claims that the refugee was dropped off at a “warm, safe location” in Buffalo, New York. But he never made it inside.

The Guardian - US

Anger at Detroit police U-turn over officers’ call to border agents

Police chief accused of caving to Republican demands by reversing decision to fire implicated duo

The Guardian - US

Democrats outraged at US military’s downing of CBP drone near Mexico border

It was second time in two weeks US military used laser to shoot down what it mistakenly thought was a threat, disrupting air traffic

The Independent UK

Calls for investigation after Trump admin’s ‘incompetence’ led to airspace closure

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‘Incompetence’: Trump admin fries its own $17 million drone with laser, Dems slam poorly trained operators

Oopsie! Well, that's only the cost of one elementary school.

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US Military Shoots Down Government Drone Near Texas Border Using Laser System

The United States military used a high-energy laser system to shoot down a government drone near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting temporary flight restrictions in the surrounding airspace, according to Reuters, which cited congressional aides.

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