Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents The episode illustrates the sheer power of Miller, Trump's close and longest-serving political adviser. Axios · Jan 27
Trump defends Noem in wake of Minnesota shooting and says he will not ask her to resign President won’t sack embattled homeland security chief amid calls for her impeachment The Independent UK · Jan 27
"It was a mess": Inside Trump's pivot on Minnesota "It's f**ked, and POTUS knew he needed to unf**k it," an administration adviser told Axios. Axios · Jan 27
‘Little Napoleon in an SS coat’: Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino’s rise and fall Customs and Border Protection commander stood down from Trump administration’s Minneapolis operation after second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen in a month The Independent UK · Jan 27
The dam is breaking on Republicans questioning Trump's DHS "I disagree with Noem's premature DHS response," one Republican senator said. Axios · Jan 27
Border Patrol Agents Killed Alex Pretti. Why Is Border Patrol in Minneapolis at All? Federal agencies have considerable authority outside their given jurisdiction, even when they don't have the training to match. Reason · Jan 26
Rand Paul Calls Heads Of ICE, CBP To Testify Before The Homeland Security Committee After Killing Of Alex Petti Republican Senator Rand Paul called on the heads of ICE, CBP and USCIS to testify before the Homeland Security Committee on Monday. Latin Times · Jan 26
The signs that Trump and Noem’s ICE swarm in Minnesota is falling apart after the Alex Pretti killing ANALYSIS: Even Republicans are getting increasingly queasy about the shooting of the ICU nurse and there are broader consequences for the party, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Jan 26
Border Patrol Commander Details Fate Of Agents Involved in Minneapolis Shooting Of Alex Pretti During a recent interview, Gregory Bovino said Alex Pretti was "actively impeding" and "assaulting" law enforcement and praised the agents' response, adding that Pretti had inserted himself into "an active law enforcement scene." Latin Times · Jan 26
Have you ever paid your employer from salary? Immigration expert explains what this question by a border agent to an H-1B worker means An H-1B worker entering the US may face this question from a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer: whether they have ever paid any portion of their salary to their employer. Murthy Law Firm explained that there can be various aspects to it, but if the border official determines that… The Times of India · Jan 26
Furious Democrats float national guard, government shutdown over latest Minneapolis shooting "I am doing my best to respond to this without a string of expletives," said one House Democrat. Axios · Jan 24
Trump Makes Bold Immigration Claim That Puts Kristi Noem in Hot Seat At the White House press briefing today, President Donald Trump claimed that in the last eight months, there has been "zero" illegal immigration into the United States. International Business Times · Jan 20
The federal agents deployed in Trump’s immigration crackdown – visualized These are the agencies detaining people across the US – mostly, but not all, under the umbrella of the Department of Homeland Security The Guardian - US · Jan 19
Who Is Gregory Bovino the ICE Officer Who Dressed Like a Nazi During the Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown and Why He Did It Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol chief, faced 'Nazi cosplay' accusations over his distinctive trench coat during Minneapolis ICE operations in January 2026 amid immigration crackdown protests. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
Latin Times · Jan 17 CBP Confirms Man Found Suffering Heart Attack on Christmas Day Died the Following Day According to the agency's summary of events, agents assigned to the Del Rio Border Patrol Station in Texas encountered and apprehended a man who was sitting in a chair near the Rio Grande River who was showing signs of medical distress.
The Guardian - US · Jan 15 ACLU sues Trump administration over ‘racial profiling and unlawful arrests’ in Minnesota ICE surge Civil rights organization says federal immigration agents are violating US citizens’ constitutional rights
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Coast Guard veteran arrested and hauled off cruise ship on his birthday in case of mistaken identity Jose Martinez said the incident was ‘dehumanising’ after he was taken off the cruise ship and into a holding cell
International Business Times UK · Jan 15 US Border Patrol Allegedly Spends £55K Taxpayer Fund on Four Seasons Pet Resort For Their Dogs A newly revealed customs contract shows US Border Patrol has a £55,000 ($75,000) taxpayer-funded deal with Four Seasons Pet Resort to kennel K-9 dogs.
Reason · Jan 12 Video Shows Border Patrol Threaten Legal Observer in Key Largo for Following Him Every federal circuit court that has considered the issue, including the one covering Florida, has upheld a First Amendment right to monitor and record the police.
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 Portland Shooting: CBP Claims One of the Victims is a Member of 'Vicious' Venezuelan Gang The latest Portland shooting involving federal agents injured two people. The US CBP accuses one of them of being a member of the vicious Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua.
We Got This Covered · Dec 31, 2025 Passenger from Congo tells border agents the food in their suitcase is ‘fine’, what agents actually found got everything seized and destroyed The beans were bad enough, then...
International Business Times UK · Dec 27, 2025 Trump Claims Tariffs Creating 'Great Wealth' as He Bets 2026 Midterms on Pricing After 4.3% GDP Growth Trump says 2026 elections will centre on pricing as tariffs bring in $200B, but consumer sentiment drops nearly 30% from last year amid affordability concerns.
International Business Times UK · Dec 23, 2025 Bananas at O'Hare: Passenger Caught Smuggling Primate Meat Through Chicago Airport A passenger was caught smuggling primate meat through Chicago O'Hare Airport. Here is what officials say happened.
Latin Times · Dec 23, 2025 ICE Posts Christmas-Themed AI Video Featuring Santa Claus as a Federal Agent: 'Avoid Santa's Naughty List' ICE has released an AI-generated Christmas-themed video portraying Santa Claus as a federal immigration agent, urging undocumented immigrants to leave the United States voluntarily or face enforcement action.
Latin Times · Dec 20, 2025 Trump Administration Offers Up to $60,000 Bonuses to Rapidly Expand Border Patrol Ranks The Trump administration is sharply increasing financial incentives to expand the U.S. Border Patrol and customs workforce, offering bonuses of up to $60,000 as part of a broader effort to accelerate hiring and retention.