President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed immigration policies are poised to significantly reduce illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border, according to experts and law enforcement officials.
Migrants enticed by lax border policies under President Joe Biden now find themselves stranded in dangerous conditions, unable to enter the U.S. and too burdened to return home. Promises of open borders have left millions in limbo as tighter policies take hold following the 2024 election.
A new survey from the Ronald Reagan Institute reveals overwhelming support among Americans for strong national defense and global leadership, with 85% of respondents considering foreign policy and national security "somewhat" or "extremely" important.
Mexican authorities announced the seizure of more than a ton of fentanyl pills in Sinaloa during two raids on Tuesday. The bust is one of the largest in the country’s history, as soldiers and marines confiscated the synthetic opioid in a state long dominated by drug cartels.
The Los Angeles City Council is set to finalize and adopt a "sanctuary city" ordinance on Wednesday, reinforcing policies that prevent city resources or personnel from aiding federal immigration enforcement efforts.
The Trump-Vance transition team announced Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Justice, allowing the FBI to conduct background checks and security clearances for cabinet nominees and incoming White House staff. The agreement follows a period of hesitation by the transition team, citing distrust of the FBI. Traditionally, the FBI is responsible for vetting cabinet nominees and managing security clearances, but the process had been delayed due to the lack of an agreement.
Although President-elect Donald Trump has yet to take office, the promise of stricter border enforcement is already deterring many would-be illegal immigrants from attempting to enter the United States. According to reports, a growing number of migrants stranded in Mexico are seeking to return to their home countries, disillusioned by the risks and dwindling opportunities to cross the border under Trump’s upcoming administration.
Mexican authorities detained over 5,200 migrants across the country on Tuesday, a significant enforcement action as the U.S. pressures Mexico to curb migration and drug trafficking at its border.
President-elect Donald Trump reportedly joked to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about annexing Canada as the 51st U.S. state if trade tariffs prove too challenging. The comments were made during a dinner at Mar-a-Lago last Friday, according to multiple reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is daring his critics to "cancel" him after expressing his willingness to collaborate with President Trump and his newly appointed Border Czar, Tom Homan, on addressing the issue of illegal immigration, particularly focusing on the deportation of criminal aliens.
