Markwayne Mullin makes his case to lead DHS, faces Senate resistance over temperament
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
Markwayne Mullin appeared before senators for a Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing on Wednesday as lawmakers questioned the Oklahoma Republican senator about he would run the department.
List: These new countries must pay up to $15,000 bonds for visa applications
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
Passport holders from 12 new countries have been added to the growing list that must pay a bond of up to $15,000 for visa applications. Here’s which countries were added, and what to know about the program.
Greg Bovino, face of Trump’s mass deportation campaign, to retire after Minneapolis raids
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, announced he will retire.
Greg Bovino, the U.S. Border Patrol commander who became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, announced he will retire.
Driver dies in Texas shootout after fleeing border patrol checkpoint, officials say
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
A Wisconsin man was shot and killed by law enforcement Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit and a chaotic shootout that spanned multiple jurisdictions along Interstate 10, officials said.
Kristi Noem argues immigration enforcement officers are following the law in day 2 of testimony
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Kristi Noem faced House Democrats on Wednesday in the second day of a hearing over ICE operations and immigration enforcement policies.
Kristi Noem defends department's immigration enforcement tactics during Senate hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified in the Senate amid criticism over immigration enforcement actions tied to President Donald Trump's deportation push.
Here's what most Americans say the country's top problem is – and it's a familiar one
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
US military accidentally shoots down own drone at Texas border, lawmakers say
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
The U.S. military accidentally used a "laser-based" anti-drone system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday night in Texas, lawmakers say.
Fallout after cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed
We are gathering more information out of Mexico after the notorious Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho" was killed, throwing many parts of the nation into chaos. Attention is now focused on the effects on travelers and visitors to some of the nation's favorite coastal destinations. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Emily Green, the Chief Correspondent for Reuters in Mexico and Central America as the death of "El Mencho" sparks continued fallout in nearly a dozen Mexican states due to reactions from the cartel.
We are gathering more information out of Mexico after the notorious Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho" was killed, throwing many parts of the nation into chaos. Attention is now focused on the effects on travelers and visitors to some of the nation's favorite coastal destinations. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Emily Green, the Chief Correspondent for Reuters in Mexico and Central America as the death of "El Mencho" sparks continued fallout in nearly a dozen Mexican states due to reactions from the cartel.
DHS memo expands ICE's ability to detain refugees without green cards for vetting
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
The Department of Homeland Security’s new policy is widening immigration authorities' ability to have refugees without green cards endure an extensive screening process.
Trump talks crime, ICE funding, and political rivals
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters as he made his way back to the White House from Florida on Monday. President Trump spent an extra day in Southern Florida for the Presidents’ Day holiday. While speaking to journalists on Air Force One, Trump addressed demands from Democrats by saying he would protect ICE from spending cuts. President Trump also dismissed the current partial government shutdown as a "Democrat shutdown," claiming opponents were upset about positive crime statistics and voter ID reforms. He also mentioned figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gavin Newsom after they spoke in Europe last week, labeling them as "bad for our country."
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters as he made his way back to the White House from Florida on Monday. President Trump spent an extra day in Southern Florida for the Presidents’ Day holiday. While speaking to journalists on Air Force One, Trump addressed demands from Democrats by saying he would protect ICE from spending cuts. President Trump also dismissed the current partial government shutdown as a "Democrat shutdown," claiming opponents were upset about positive crime statistics and voter ID reforms. He also mentioned figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Gavin Newsom after they spoke in Europe last week, labeling them as "bad for our country."
DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
Border czar Tom Homan said this weekend that the administration was unwilling to agree to Democrats' demands that ICE officers clearly identify themselves and remove masks during operations.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
ICE is ramping up its deportation push with plans for eight mega-centers capable of housing up to 10,000 detainees each, according to an internal agency memo.
Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
President Trump’s approval on immigration appears to have fallen significantly among independents since last spring, from 37% to 23% in a new poll.
North Minneapolis ICE shooting: DOJ dismisses charges against Venezuelan men
Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."
Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."
Noem talks ‘targeted operations’ while in California
We are hearing from United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem who spoke in Otay Mesa in California on Thursday. Secretary Noem highlighted the Trump Administration’s border security and drug-seizure efforts during her remarks. Customs and Border Protection officials joined Noem at the press conference where she was asked about recent operations conducted by federal law enforcement officials in Minnesota. This comes as Border Czar Tom Homan announces the Trump administration will end the current ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities.
We are hearing from United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem who spoke in Otay Mesa in California on Thursday. Secretary Noem highlighted the Trump Administration’s border security and drug-seizure efforts during her remarks. Customs and Border Protection officials joined Noem at the press conference where she was asked about recent operations conducted by federal law enforcement officials in Minnesota. This comes as Border Czar Tom Homan announces the Trump administration will end the current ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities.
ICE surge in Minnesota is ending, Border Czar Tom Homan says
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
The Trump administration will bring an end to the ICE surge in Minnesota after reaching agreements with local authorities, Border Czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday.
Trump’s immigration enforcement push puts pressure on federal courts, judges voice concerns
Federal judges across the country say they are facing a sharp rise in emergency immigration lawsuits tied to the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
Federal judges across the country say they are facing a sharp rise in emergency immigration lawsuits tied to the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.
ICE faces oversight concerns after recent series of agent arrests, analysis finds
An examination of public records reveals that multiple ICE workers and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020.
An examination of public records reveals that multiple ICE workers and contractors have been charged with crimes since 2020.