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. 

Trump launches promised deportation program on 1st day in office

President-elect Donald Trump will implement a wide-ranging immigration program, including deploying military troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, and ending asylum claims at the border.

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.

Musk clashes with MAGA over H-1B visas: Where does Trump stand?

It appears Donald Trump is siding with Elon Musk in his very public dispute with some on the right about the use of H-1B visas for foreign workers.

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.

What will happen to DACA under a second Trump term?

President-elect Trump's promise of mass deportation has prompted concerns about the status of Dreamers in the U.S. Recently, Trump signaled he would like to work with Democrats on a plan. Here's what to know.

Trump vows to end birthright citizenship: Here's why that won't be easy

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship on Day 1 of his second term, but the constitution makes that nearly impossible, scholars 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.

1,500 migrants head toward US border, some hoping to arrive before Trump’s second term

Some of the migrants, primarily from Central and South America, are reportedly motivated by a sense of urgency to reach the U.S. before January’s presidential inauguration.

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.

Trump to appoint Tom Homan, former ICE director, as next ‘border czar’

President-elect Donald Trump said he will appoint Tom Homan, his former acting ICE director, as “border czar" in his incoming administration.

Immigration and Border Security: Harris vs. Trump

Immigration remains a central issue for voters ahead of the November election. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are addressing immigration on the campaign trail, offering starkly different approaches.

Elon Musk worked illegally in US at start of his career: report

Elon Musk, who posts more about illegal immigration and voter fraud than any other topic on social media, worked illegally in the U.S. at the start of his career, a new report claims.

Trump's 2nd term military vision: Expand domestic use, border troops

During his first term as president, Donald Trump tested the limits of how he could use the military to achieve policy goals. If given a second term, the Republican and his allies are preparing to go much further.

Trump visits Aurora, Colorado to warn of migrant threat that city says doesn't exist

Donald Trump visited Aurora, Colorado, making controversial claims about immigration and Venezuelan gangs at a rally ahead of the November election. His statements drew criticism from local officials and stirred debate on the impact of immigration on small communities.