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January 17, 2025

Trump DHS pick Noem likely to face scrutiny over deportation, border plans at confirmation hearing

President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security will face her confirmation hearing on Wednesday, where illegal immigration is likely to be a top topic.

January 16, 2025

'Our agents are relentless': Feds shut down cross-border tunnel used by Mexican cartels for smuggling into US

U.S. and Mexican forces worked together to shut down a cross-border tunnel used by smugglers to bring illicit cargo into the United States, authorities said.

January 14, 2025

Biden DHS exempted thousands of immigrants from terror-related entry restrictions in FY 2024

The Department of Homeland Security gave more than 6,800 exemptions to terrorism-related entry bars, a significantly higher number that in recent years.

January 13, 2025

GOP revives illegal immigrant detention bill named after 12-year-old murder victim: ‘Justice for Jocelyn'

GOP lawmakers in the House and Senate are pushing again for legislation to require that all ICE beds are filled before illegal immigrants are released into the U.S.

January 13, 2025

FBI, DHS warn of possible copycat attacks after NOLA ISIS-inspired vehicle attack

The FBI and DHS issued a public service announcement on Monday urging law enforcement agencies to be hyper aware of possible copycat ISIS-inspire attacks like in New Orleans.

January 10, 2025

'Deeply disgusted': GOP senator shreds Biden admin in scathing letter on new immigrant deportation shield

GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno sent a blistering letter to the Biden administration after it announced it was extending deportation protection to hundreds of thousands of migrants.

January 10, 2025

Mayorkas extends deportation shield for eye-popping number of immigrants ahead of Trump admin

The Biden administration on Friday announced that it is extending Temporary Protected Status for Salvadoran nationals ahead of the incoming Trump administration.

January 9, 2025

Senate Dems to join Republicans to advance anti-illegal immigration bill named after Laken Riley

At least 9 Senate Democrats are expected to vote to advance the Laken Riley Act, which requires federal authorities to detain illegal immigrants found guilty of theft-related crimes.

January 6, 2025

ICE nabs illegal immigrant charged with sex crimes in blue city, after release from jail

Federal immigration authorities have nabbed a Dominican illegal immigrant charged with sex crimes and kidnapping in Boston, as sanctuary policies hit the spotlight.

January 6, 2025

'No time to play': Senate must quickly confirm Noem as DHS chief in wake of terror attack, says Louisiana gov

Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry called on Senate Democrats to swiftly confirm DHS nominee Kristi Noem in the wake of the New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.