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Border Patrol left refugee in ‘hostile environment’ before he died in the cold, family attorney says

Nurul Amin Shah Alam’s death on the streets was ruled a homicide. Officials are demanding answers and accountability

The Independent UK

Trump tells DHS to pay TSA despite government shutdown after agents miss another paycheck

TSA employees, including 50,000 security officers at airports, will start getting paid as soon as Monday, DHS says

The Independent UK

Texas Woman Detained After Attempting To Smuggle Dozens Of Pounds Of Meth Into The U.S.

A Texas woman was arrested this week after being caught trying to smuggle dozens of pounds of meth from Mexico into the U.S.

Latin Times

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10 Boats, 10,000 Troops

Plus: a pause on power plant bombing, an executive order to fund the TSA, a tentative plan to end the DHS shutdown, and more…

Reason

US Senate Passes Homeland Security Funding But Excludes ICE Budget In Rare Late-Night Agreement

The Senate voted to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard after a 42-day shutdown, leaving ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection unfunded.

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court’s tariff decision still leaves a ‘mess’ for companies trying to grab refunds

U.S. companies stung by President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs had hoped for relief when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February 2026 in their favor. But settling on a remedy – namely, rebate checks from the government – may be an even bigger headache.

The Conversation

Feds plan to install 536 miles of floating barriers on Rio Grande to deter migrants

The government is installing the first 17 miles of industrial-grade buoys in Brownsville. Experts warn the buoys could intensify flooding and change the river’s course.

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A truck driver is reeling after a $34,000 fine was issued for his deadly cargo that had Texas border officers doing a double-take

A truck driver is facing a massive $34,824 fine after federal agents at the Texas border uncovered a cargo of 39 live pythons hidden inside his vehicle. This isn’t just a small-time bust; it’s a significant penalty for an export violation that definitely had US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)…

The Mary Sue

US preparing system to process refunds on billions in illegal Trump tariffs

Top official at customs agency says in filing that total sum held in relation to such tariffs is estimated to be about $166bn

The Guardian - UK

After Paying Illegal Tariffs, Will Small Businesses Get a Refund? 'I'm Not Holding My Breath.'

Even if the refunds are made, business owners say they won't cover all the additional costs created by Trump's chaotic trade policies.

Reason

US Homeland Security investigates whether Bovino made disparaging comments about Jewish faith

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has opened an internal investigation into whether the one-time architect of President Donald Trump’s large-scale immigration crackdown made disparaging comments about the Jewish faith while criticizing the U.S. attorney for Minnesota

The Independent UK

From SoCal to Minneapolis, Fatal Encounters Show Impunity of Immigration Officials, Advocates Say

To activists, the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti echo two controversial killings in San Diego under Rodney Scott’s watch.

Capital & Main

4,000-year-old 36 swords seized at a US port in a bizarre smuggling case

US Customs and Border Protection seized 36 Bronze Age short swords and 50 arrowheads, nearly 4,000 years old, at the Port of Philadelphia. The ancient Iranian artifacts were misdeclared as 'metal decorations' and routed through multiple countries, likely destined for the illicit antiquities market. Archaeologists confirmed their authenticity and cultural…

The Times of India

US military uses a laser to blast a drone out of the sky on the US-Mexico border — the target belonged to Customs and Border Protection in the friendly fire incident

The U.S. military accidentally shoots down a CBP drone flying near the U.S.-Mexico border with a laser system after mistaking it for a cartel drone.

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International Business Times UK

Pentagon's Laser Brings Down Its Own Border Drone in Texas, Leaving Lawmakers With 'Heads Exploding'

A US military laser system mistakenly shot down a government drone near the Texas-Mexico border, highlighting coordination issues between federal agencies.

Capital & Main

Agents In ICE Shootings Made Racist or Sexist Remarks, Records Show

U.S. immigration agents involved in three shootings since June have been recorded or accused of using derogatory language about women or people of color.

International Business Times

US Military Accidentally Shooting Down Own Drone Leaves Lawmakers Irate: 'Heads Are Exploding'

The U.S. Military accidentally shot down a border patrol drone using a laser weapon, highlighting an apparent lack of coordination between federal government agencies.

We Got This Covered

‘Incompetence’: Trump admin fries its own $17 million drone with laser, Dems slam poorly trained operators

Oopsie! Well, that's only the cost of one elementary school.

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The Independent UK

Hegseth-led military used high-energy laser to shoot down CBP drone over Texas — again — forcing airspace shutdown

Members of Congress say the US military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Patrol drone

The Independent UK

Migrant children threatened with ‘dog and a stun gun’ to force them to deport themselves, lawyers say

Customs and Border Protection accused of trying to coerce unaccompanied minors in government custody to self-deport through ‘threats and fear’

We Got This Covered

As shutdown persists, White House slams Democratic DHS counterproposal as ‘unserious’

The White House claims that President Trump wants the government open.

Tom’s Hardware

Advanced Pentagon laser weapon shot down party balloons instead of drone by mistake, says report — airport shut down after Customs and Border Protection mistakenly believed it was targeting Mexican cartel drones

A frighteningly farcical series of events involving laser weaponry, the FAA, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Pentagon has been retold by a trio of insiders talking to the WSJ.

The Independent UK

ICE and Border Patrol officials say ‘domestic terrorism’ claim about Alex Pretti didn’t come from them

Top immigration officials appear to contradict Stephen Miller’s claim that initial statements were ‘based on reports from CBP on the ground’

The Independent UK

The biggest obstacle to building more of Trump’s border wall? It’s reportedly Kristi Noem

Customs and Border Protection is reportedly waiting for sign-off on border projects for Big Bend, Laredo an Del Rio regions of Texas

The Independent UK

Greg Bovino pushed back against ICE order for ‘targeted’ arrests during Chicago raids: report

Trump’s ‘commander-at-large’ for surges in Democratic-led cities allegedly ‘declined’ to follow orders, emails show

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