Senate Republicans turn on Trump as explosive $1.8B MAGA fund stalls Congress IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 1
Dems to launch ‘coordinated attack’ on Trump’s $1.8 billion fund as GOP revolt erupts Democrats have branded the fund a "slush fund" and are vowing to block its implementation, further complicating efforts to pass vital Homeland Security spending legislation The Independent UK · Jun 1
This week: Reconciliation round two? After a weeklong recess, Senate Republicans return Monday with their focus set on ways to move their budget reconciliation package, which hit several hurdles before the Memorial Day break. The House, which has been on standby while Senate leadership works out how much of the White House wishlist they can… Roll Call · Jun 1
Documents reveal the true feelings of ICE officers at an overcrowded NYC immigration facility despite DHS denials Documents reveal officials were struggling with conditions inside 26 Federal Plaza despite claims from the Trump administration The Independent UK · May 30
Trump Mail-Ballot Win: Federal Judge Deals Heavy Blow to Democratic Lawsuit A federal judge in Washington has declined to block Donald Trump's executive order reshaping mail ballot delivery, ruling Democrats' challenge is premature while agencies have yet to enforce it. International Business Times UK · May 29
Trump administration directs ICE to go after lawyers for asylum fraud DHS escalates scrutiny into legal immigration pathways by targeting attorneys who represent asylum seekers The Independent UK · May 27
Trump team is ‘drawing up’ plans to stop international flights to some Democratic cities The plans could potentially impact international travelers flying into major U.S. airports of so-called ‘sanctuary cities’ The Independent UK · May 27
Black Woman Threatens to Call ICE on Pizza Shop Because Staff Looked Mexican, Not 'Pure Italian' A viral video from Bussin Pizza shows a customer threatening to call ICE over staff ethnicity, sparking debates on racism and misinformation across social media. International Business Times UK · May 26
Dems say ICE is retaliating against hunger striking detainees as protesters swarm detention facility Immigrant advocates and Democratic members of Congress say ICE is blocking access to detainee families during days-long hunger strike The Independent UK · May 26
Hundreds of ICE detainees in New Jersey on hunger strike over ‘unsafe, inhumane and unconstitutional’ conditions Strikes in several ICE detention centers follow growing scrutiny into conditions at prison-like facilities The Independent UK · May 25
These Women Crossed Party Lines and Defended Trump Publicly Through Epstein Scandal — He Has Now Replaced Them All With Men Four senior women have left Trump's Cabinet, each replaced by a man, resulting in a significant reduction in female representation. The departures were due to various reasons, including scandal and personal circumstances. International Business Times UK · May 24
Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called "sanctuary cities" in a move that could jeopardize international flights AAP · May 23
Travel industry on edge over Trump admin’s renewed threat to pull CBP from airports The move could jeopardize international flights The Independent UK · May 23
Confused about Big Bend area border wall plans? Here’s where things stand. Plans for a border wall in the Big Bend region of West Texas have been marked by shifting, unannounced changes and have sparked widespread opposition The Independent UK · May 22
The Economic Times · May 22 America's busiest airports could become the next immigration battleground The Department of Homeland Security is considering reducing customs processing at airports in cities not adhering to Trump administration immigration policies. This could disrupt international travel at major hubs like JFK and Newark, impacting airlines and tourism. The proposal, discussed with industry leaders, aims to leverage services as a compliance…
AAP · May 21 US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she and the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin agreed to maintain bilateral cooperation rooted in mutual respect
International Business Times UK · May 21 Feds Reportedly Bought Distressed Properties for ICE Detention at Up to Ten Times Market Value, Benefiting Investors Tied to Trump The Department of Homeland Security's £750 million warehouse purchases tied to Donald Trump are facing scrutiny over alleged overpayments and potential conflicts of interest.
Latin Times · May 18 Trump's ICE Crackdown Could Get a $72 Billion Boost This Week President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is heading into a major Senate test this week as Republicans push a fast-track funding package that would pour nearly $72 billion into immigration enforcement, including tens of billions for ICE and Border Patrol operations through 2029.
International Business Times · May 14 DHS Chief Denies 'Alligator Alcatraz' Is Dead, Even as Detainees Are Reportedly Being Moved Out A New York Times report earlier this week cited a federal official who confirmed the center, which currently houses roughly 1,400 detainees, had become too expensive and would close
Reason · May 13 Whistleblower Tells Congress the CIA Illegally Spied on White House Officials Investigating COVID Origins CIA officer James Erdman told the Senate's Homeland Security Committee that his employer suppressed its own assessments that COVID likely came from a lab.
The Independent UK · May 12 Stephen Miller’s apparent sidelining is just a smokescreen so he can oversee Trump’s deportation push: report The White House official and homeland security adviser may be making fewer volcanic rants on TV these days, but he continues to steer U.S. immigration policy, officials said
The Independent UK · May 12 Trump distances himself from Stephen Miller amid immigration policy rift IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 12 ICE hands members of Congress new memo blocking detention center visits — while they’re trying to get in Lawmakers turned away from speaking with detainees during oversight visit of Otay Mesa detention center despite court rulings
International Business Times · May 11 Markwayne Mullin Accuses Democrats Putting DHS Security Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup "in Jeopardy" The Homeland Security Secretary also stated that the department could still "deliver" security for the tournament
The Independent UK · May 7 Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support A council appointed by President Donald Trump has proposed significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency