Report on how much of Trump tariffs have been refunded was overstated - by $10 billion US officials blamed ‘an inadvertent error’ for the inflated refund figure The Independent UK · May 27
Border wall contracts face scrutiny Lawsuit says admin gave contracts to just 2 firms — one of which faced legal issues and claims of shoddy work Salon · May 25
Confused about Big Bend area border wall plans? Here’s where things stand. Plans for a border wall in the Big Bend region of West Texas have been marked by shifting, unannounced changes and have sparked widespread opposition The Independent UK · May 22
The Trump administration is facing scrutiny over its billion-dollar border wall contracts in Texas’ Big Bend region A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded most new Texas border wall contracts to two firms. One has faced legal issues and shoddy construction claims. The Texas Tribune · May 21
Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictions The Guardian - US · May 21
Flight forced to divert after US denies entry to Congolese passenger over Ebola fears The US has placed restrictions on entry for those who have recently been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan The Independent UK · May 21
It's Not Just ICE Stockpiling Weapons—the IRS, EPA, and Other Feds Are Arming Up Too An armed IRS agent roaming the streets should send shivers down the spine of any freedom-loving American. Reason · May 21
CBP warns Memorial Day travelers against bringing banned items to US border crossings U.S. Customs and Border Protection is warning travelers of expected delays at the Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste. Marie land border crossings during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. To minimize processing times, the agency urges travelers to ensure they have all necessary documents, declare all goods including alcohol… The Independent UK · May 19
Despite Opposition, Feds Have Already Awarded Border Wall Contract Through Big Bend National Park The Trump Administration had proposed running a portion of the border wall straight through Big Bend National Park, much to the opposition of nearly every Texan. And despite Customs and Border Protection saying they weren't going to, the contract had already been awarded. RideApart · May 19
Indigenous leaders say US-Mexico border wall is desecrating sacred sites Contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites, say local indigenous people The Independent UK · May 17
WidePoint Q1 Earnings Call Highlights WidePoint (NYSEAMERICAN:WYY) reported higher first-quarter revenue, positive adjusted EBITDA and its first quarterly net income since 2021, while management said the company’s 2026 outlook remains tied to two major contract developments: a pending Department of Homeland Security award and implementa MarketBeat · May 16
$1.7 billion contract awarded “for border wall in Big Bend” amid public confusion over construction plans A Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier" in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official. The Texas Tribune · May 16
Don't panic, don't rush into deals: Why Trump's trading partners should let US courts fight the tariff war US courts are consistently striking down President Trump's tariffs. This offers a clear lesson for America's trading partners. They should not panic or rush into trade deals. Instead, they should challenge the legality of these measures. The US Court of International Trade has already invalidated several tariffs. The Economic Times · May 15
Trump's Border Patrol Chief Quits Abruptly Amid Explosive Sex Tourism Claims From Colleagues US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks resigns amid allegations of sex tourism, adding to leadership instability within the Department of Homeland Security under the Trump administration. International Business Times UK · May 14
Latin Times · May 14 Trump's Border Patrol Chief Abruptly Steps Down After Prostitution Allegations Resurface Banks' resignation comes weeks after a report citing six current and former Border Patrol employees accused him of repeatedly paying for sex with prostitutes during trips to Colombia and Thailand.
The Guardian - US · May 14 US border patrol chief resigns abruptly amid string of exits by Trump immigration officials Mike Banks, who led Trump’s border crackdown, resigned weeks after reports of prostitution allegations
The Economic Times · May 14 Trump tariff refund checks begin disbursing this week — who qualifies and why are millions excluded from payouts? Trump tariff refunds begin disbursing this week after the Supreme Court voided IEEPA-based tariffs, leaving the U.S. government liable for over $166 billion. The CBP's CAPE portal has already received 126,237 applications. Some $35.46 billion in refunds is finalized. Only importers of record and customs brokers qualify — not individual…
The Independent UK · May 12 Companies are starting to get refunds from Trump’s tariffs even with prices remaining high The Supreme Court knocked down some of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, ruling that they were unlawfully imposed
Fortune · May 12 DHS wants to build AI smart glasses using the facial recognition tech ICE agents already ‘could be’ using on Americans Budget documents describe "operational prototypes" that would let immigration agents identify people on the street using biometric data.
International Business Times UK · May 12 Philadelphia Airport Passenger Currency Confiscation: K-9 Nitro Sniffs Out $44k From Mexico-Bound Bag A K-9 unit at Philadelphia Airport detected £33,000 in undeclared cash from a passenger heading to Cancun, prompting a CBP warning on currency declaration.
The Guardian - US · May 11 Six people found dead inside train car at rail yard near Texas-Mexico border Discovery was made by Union Pacific employee inspecting stopped train at the yard in Laredo before it continued its journey north
Axios · May 9 The Trump administration's claim of "zero" border crossings is falling apart "It's misleading and provides the country with a false sense of security."
The Texas Tribune · May 8 Big Bend border wall plans canceled for national park after backlash, Border Patrol commissioner says Texans across the political spectrum opposed wall construction in the national park. Now the agency’s plans include roadways and digital surveillance to monitor the rugged region.
Bored Panda · May 7 Disney Cruise Ship Staffers Caught In Chilling Case As 28 Arrested During Massive Investigation Vacationers were disturbed as federal agents stormed multiple cruise ships and escorted several crew members away.
International Business Times UK · May 7 Are Disney Cruises Safe For Kids? 28 Crew Members Arrested In CSEM Sting US authorities arrested 28 cruise crew, including Disney staff, in a child exploitation sting in San Diego, fuelling concern about how safely major cruise lines protect families.