Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will visit Del Rio, Texas, on Sunday to meet with Border Patrol staff and agents for an operational briefing.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that the United States repatriated 5,282 migrants to Mexico in the first week following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced that he directed the Texas Military Department to deploy the Texas Tactical Border Force to the Rio Grande Valley to work alongside the U.S. Border Patrol.
President Donald Trump has moved quickly to dismantle former President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, targeting the parole programs that allowed more than 1.4 million migrants to enter the United States.
President Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security is resuming construction on the nation’s border wall, focusing on filling critical gaps left unfinished during President Joe Biden’s administration.
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) highlighted his America First Act during a Senate Budget Committee meeting on Wednesday, reiterating its goal of banning illegal immigrants from accessing welfare and other federal benefits. Originally introduced in December 2024, the legislation seeks to block billions of taxpayer dollars from being used to support individuals paroled into the United States through questionable asylum claims.
Pope Francis, known for his advocacy of open borders, criticized former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, calling plans to deport individuals unlawfully in the United States “a disgrace.” The Pope’s remarks reflect his broader stance urging Western nations to welcome migrants, a position that has often clashed with conservative immigration policies.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, a military veteran and dedicated public servant, was killed during a traffic stop near the Canadian border in Coventry, Vermont, on Monday afternoon. Maland, 44, was known for his commitment to protecting Americans and his unwavering dedication to service.
