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Despite Opposition, Feds Have Already Awarded Border Wall Contract Through Big Bend National Park

The Trump Administration had proposed running a portion of the border wall straight through Big Bend National Park, much to the opposition of nearly every Texan. And despite Customs and Border Protection saying they weren't going to, the contract had already been awarded.

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$1.7 billion contract awarded “for border wall in Big Bend” amid public confusion over construction plans

A Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier" in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official.

The Texas Tribune

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.

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Argument over how to carry out Trump’s deportation ‘master plan’ got so heated that officials had to ‘clear the room,’ report says

The fiery dispute centered on a proposal that would have allowed agents to enter homes without judicial warrants

The Independent UK

Angry Texas landowners confront Trump admin over sloppy border wall plans

The packets list three options for landowners.

Axios

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

Trump's border wall lurches closer to schedule

"Building the border wall is actually an investment," Scott told Congress.

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Kristi Noem refuses to apologize for calling Renee Good and Alex Pretti ‘domestic terrorists’

‘I would tell your citizens to be grateful they live in this country where President Trump is upholding the law,’ Noem responded, when a California lawmaker asked if Americans should be carrying their passports for ICE

The Independent UK

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.

Capital & Main

Feds investigate shooting at New Hampshire-Canada border crossing; suspect hospitalized

Authorities are investigating a shooting near the country’s northern border in New Hampshire in which a person is accused of firing a gun at a border patrol agent, who returned fire and struck the subject

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem tightens her grip on the Department of Homeland Security

High-level leadership ousters have overlapped with a growing staff exodus.

Axios

Trump’s immigration policy has been a key part of his agenda. Only a third of Americans think he’s doing a good job at it

The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll shows public support for his immigration crackdown has plummeted to its lowest level since he returned to the White House

The Independent UK

Bombshell report claims Trump ‘uncomfortable’ with Noem and Lewandowski’s relationship; DHS chief fired Coast Guard pilot over her missing blanket

A bombshell report alleges Secretary Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security is in "constant chaos," driven by headline-grabbing crackdowns and internal power struggles. Sources claim Noem prioritized personal image with staged photo-ops and sidelined critics, while her adviser Lewandowski allegedly sought a badge and gun without proper training.

The Times of India

The biggest bombshells about Kristi Noem and her top aide Corey Lewandowski from the Wall Street Journal’s expose

Newspaper describes ‘constant chaos’ at Department of Homeland Security under Noem’s leadership

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ICE and Border Patrol officials say ‘domestic terrorism’ claim about Alex Pretti didn’t come from them

Top immigration officials appear to contradict Stephen Miller’s claim that initial statements were ‘based on reports from CBP on the ground’

Roll Call

Immigration officials defend approach at House hearing

Top officials with the U.S. immigration enforcement agencies defended their approach Tuesday at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.

The Independent UK

ICE hearing: Democrat asks Trump official ‘do you think you’re going to hell’ over fatal shootings

President Trump’s immigration crackdown is facing growing scrutiny from lawmakers and the broader public

The Independent UK

Trump's immigration chiefs to testify in Congress following protester deaths

The heads of agencies enforcing President Donald Trump's immigration agenda are set to testify before Congress

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Latin Times

Gavin Newsom's Chances of Clinching 2028 Dem Nomination See Spike While Publicly Feuding With Trump Officials

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's chances of clinching the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination are seeing a spike as he feuds with Trump administration officials and MAGA influencers.

Latin Times

Gavin Newsom Slams Libs of TikTok Account Over ICE Protest Taunt: 'Now Do Jan.6'

California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed well-known social media account Libs of TikTok after it taunted him following an incident during an ICE-related protest in the state

Latin Times

CBP Memo Warns Sleeper Cell Threat in U.S. 'Never Been Higher' Following Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites

A recent CBP memo warns that the threat posed by Iranian sleeper cells or sympathizers inside the United States "has never been higher" following the U.S. attacks on the country's nuclear sites

The Guardian - US

Rodney Scott confirmed as head of CBP by US Senate despite ‘cover-up’ claim

Senate backs Trump’s nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection despite accusation by former official

WhatToWatch

BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Chauhan V. Lofaso — release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the Food Network series

Bobby Flay is back with two new partners in BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Chauhan V. Lofaso. Here's everything we know about the new season of the Food Network series.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Trump warns ‘nothing will stop me’ at rally to mark 100th day

Aide alludes to president running again in 2028 . Plus, border pick accused of cover-up over death of man beaten by US agents

The Guardian - US

Trump border pick accused of ‘cover-up’ over death of man beaten by US agents

Former top official calls for Rodney Scott to be blocked from CBP role over handling of investigation into Anastasio Hernández Rojas’s death

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