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Trump's Border Patrol Chief Abruptly Steps Down After Prostitution Allegations Resurface

Banks' resignation comes weeks after a report citing six current and former Border Patrol employees accused him of repeatedly paying for sex with prostitutes during trips to Colombia and Thailand.

Latin Times

Church Fight US Feds Over Holy Border Mountain: Mount Cristo Rey as Religious Site or Trump Border Wall?

Mount Cristo Rey, a major pilgrimage site, faces US government seizure for border infrastructure, sparking a legal battle with the Catholic Church over religious freedom.

International Business Times UK

First Tariff Refunds Reach U.S. Importers As Govt Begins Repayment Process

More than 330,000 importers are eligible for repayments of collected tariffs as federal systems begin distributing funds from the disputed trade program.

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FedEx and UPS announce plans to give tariff refunds to customers. Here is how to get your money back

The first of the government’s payments are expected in early May, but it will likely take longer for companies to get refunds

The Independent UK

Supreme Court Forces Trump to Return $166 Billion in Tariffs Imposed Without Constitutional Authority

The US Supreme Court ruled Trump-era tariffs unconstitutional, prompting a $166 bn refund process for importers. The decision marks a significant check on presidential authority over trade policies.

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Opens Portal For Importers To Claim Billions In Tariff Refunds

The Trump administration begins accepting applications Monday for the return of more than $166 billion in tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal earlier this year.

International Business Times

This week: Senate girds for budget vote-a-rama in busy week for Congress

The Senate faces an expected budget vote-a-rama this week as Republicans seek to start the process of funding immigration enforcement without the support of Democrats. A resolution from Senate Budget Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is expected to provide instructions for roughly $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs…

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Budget resolution for immigration funds expected next week

Senate Republicans plan to release a budget resolution next week that would kick-start the process for a reconciliation bill on immigration enforcement funding and help end a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, lawmakers said Thursday. The party is aiming to provide about $70 billion in funding for…

Roll Call

‘I don’t go out’: Vermont’s undocumented dairy workers live in fear after immigration raids

A tenfold increase in the number of immigration detentions has compelled many workers to barely leave the farms where they work

The Guardian - US

Drone-killing laser weapons greenlit for use in US airspace – FAA and Defense Department say high-energy weapons are ‘ready to protect all air travelers from illicit drone use’ despite airspace restrictions and friendly-fire incidents

FFA approval of drone-killing high-energy laser weapons presents minimal risk to aircraft.

TechRadar

Sheriff sues Sunny Naqvi for $1 million over 'false story' of being detained by ICE; claims she was with ex-boyfriend

A Wisconsin sheriff has now sued Illinois woman Sunny Naqvi who claimed in March that she was detained by the US Customs and Border Protection agents at O'Hare International Airport and then was taken to the ICE facility. The alleged detention became national headlines as Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison,…

The Times of India

FAA says proper use of anti-drone lasers that prompted Texas airspace closures is safe for flights

Counter-drone lasers will now be able to be used along the southern border

The Independent UK

Officer improperly canceled visa of Harvard scholar charged with frog embryo smuggling, judge rules

A U.S. judge says a customs officer improperly canceled the visa of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos in the U.S. In a ruling Tuesday, the judge said Customs and Border Protection officers have limited authority to cancel visas and can't do so for…

The Independent UK

Border Patrol left refugee in ‘hostile environment’ before he died in the cold, family attorney says

Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death on the streets was ruled a homicide. Officials are demanding answers and accountability

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Trump tells DHS to pay TSA despite government shutdown after agents miss another paycheck

TSA employees, including 50,000 security officers at airports, will start getting paid as soon as Monday, DHS says

Latin Times

Texas Woman Detained After Attempting To Smuggle Dozens Of Pounds Of Meth Into The U.S.

A Texas woman was arrested this week after being caught trying to smuggle dozens of pounds of meth from Mexico into the U.S.

Reason

10 Boats, 10,000 Troops

Plus: a pause on power plant bombing, an executive order to fund the TSA, a tentative plan to end the DHS shutdown, and more…

International Business Times UK

US Senate Passes Homeland Security Funding But Excludes ICE Budget In Rare Late-Night Agreement

The Senate voted to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard after a 42-day shutdown, leaving ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection unfunded.

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The Conversation

Supreme Court’s tariff decision still leaves a ‘mess’ for companies trying to grab refunds

U.S. companies stung by President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs had hoped for relief when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February 2026 in their favor. But settling on a remedy – namely, rebate checks from the government – may be an even bigger headache.

The Texas Tribune

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 Mary Sue

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 Guardian - UK

US preparing system to process refunds on billions in illegal Trump tariffs

Top official at customs agency says in filing that total sum held in relation to such tariffs is estimated to be about $166bn

Reason

After Paying Illegal Tariffs, Will Small Businesses Get a Refund? 'I'm Not Holding My Breath.'

Even if the refunds are made, business owners say they won't cover all the additional costs created by Trump's chaotic trade policies.

The Independent UK

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

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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