What is MS-13? Gang's top leader arrested in Virginia, feds say

Mara Salvatrucha 13, or MS-13, is a violent transnational gang that originated in Los Angeles, and has since gained a grip on much of Central America.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it?

One of President Trump’s first executive orders mentions the potential use of the Insurrection Act of 1807. Here’s what that is, and what it could mean if it’s invoked.

Injured hunter rescued by Black Hawk helicopter crew in southern Arizona

A hunter who suffered a fractured leg after falling in rough terrain was rescued by a Black Hawk helicopter crew in southern Arizona.

Rare pest found in lettuce shipment at California border—a US first

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists discovered a rare insect in a lettuce shipment at the Calexico cargo facility on January 8.

More than 1,000 active-duty troops will head to southern border

U.S. officials say the Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days.

Poll: Americans want border security but mostly oppose arrests in schools, churches

President Donald Trump began his second stint in the White House with executive orders on immigration, but a recent survey suggests that Americans are split on his policies.

Trump's plans for border security: List of steps

Trump signed a series of executive orders on border security following his inauguration Monday, fulfilling his political promise to crack down on immigration.

Border Patrol agent shot, killed during traffic stop in Vermont

A United States Border Patrol agent was shot and killed in Vermont on Monday, according to The Department of Homeland Security. 

Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing

So far, Kristi Noem appears to have strong backing from GOP senators who will be crucial to her confirmation as head of the Department of Homeland Security.

Tunnel discovered at Arizona border wall by Mexican state police with use of drones

A drone assisted Mexican state police and U.S. Customs in locating and closing a tunnel under the San Luis border wall, marking the third such discovery in the Yuma sector this year.

Texas puts up billboards in Mexico, Central America to warn migrants about trip to U.S.

Abbott announced that dozens of billboards will be put up in Mexico and Central America to warn migrants about the danger involved in crossing the border. Here's what they say.

U.S. offers $15M for arrest of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho"

The Jalisco cartel is heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamines, authorities say.

Human smuggling trial begins after Indian family's freezing death near Canada border

Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two men on Monday will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.

"13,000 murderers" claim: Here's what ICE's numbers say about immigrants

Donald Trump, who has depicted immigrants as bringing lawlessness and crime to America, tweeted multiple screenshots of new ICE data with the words: "13,000 CROSSED THE BORDER WITH MURDER CONVICTIONS."