As President Joe Biden and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas approach the conclusion of their tenure on January 20, Mayorkas' border policies remain a significant point of contention. Reports indicate that by then, approximately 1.5 million illegal migrants will have entered the U.S. through parole programs established under Mayorkas' leadership.
President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the State Department on Monday, reflecting on his foreign policy achievements as his presidency enters its final week.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested Thursday after her convoy was intercepted by security forces following an anti-government protest in Caracas.
Border Patrol agents in California apprehended Venezuelan migrant Jose Gonzalez Roa, a suspected member of the notorious Tren de Aragua gang. Gonzalez Roa has a lengthy criminal record spanning New York, Colorado, and California, where he is wanted for attempted murder. Despite previous deportations, the suspect managed to cross the U.S.-Mexico border multiple times, including a recent return to Mexico reportedly to visit his girlfriend.
Two American citizens filed a lawsuit against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, accusing the dictator of leading a "criminal enterprise" that uses U.S. citizens for negotiations.
Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells has publicly supported a Bradenton, Florida, homeowner who fatally shot an alleged intruder during a break-in on Thursday night, emphasizing Florida’s strong stance on self-defense.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that longtime foreign policy adviser Richard Grenell will serve as an envoy for special missions in the incoming administration. Grenell, a trusted Trump ally, is tasked with tackling some of the world’s most challenging foreign policy issues.
