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December 19, 2023

Federal appeals court blocks Biden admin from removing Texas’ razor wire at southern border

A federal appeals court on Tuesday blocked the Biden administration from removing or damaging razor wire set up by Texas to stop migrants from entering deeper into the U.S.

December 19, 2023

Union Pacific warns border crossing closing due to migrant crisis hurts cross-border trade as Christmas nears

Union Pacific is warning of a significant impact on cross-border trade if two key crossings remain closed due to the ongoing migrant crisis at the border.

December 19, 2023

Southern border hit by record number of migrant encounters in a single day as thousands flood into Texas

The southern border was rocked by a record number of migrant encounters on Monday as the situation continues to spiral, and lawmakers struggle to find agreement on solutions.

December 18, 2023

Nebraska Sen. Fischer slams 'highly troubling' border railway operations suspension: 'economic crisis'

Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer wrote a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, saying the suspension of train operations at the border was "highly troubling."

December 18, 2023

Where no Congress has gone before: Facing galactic-scale fiscal cliff and border security threats

The House and Senate have to figure out a way to avoid a government shutdown by January 19. And another funding deadline looms February 2.

December 18, 2023

How AI is being used by law enforcement to help disrupt fentanyl production, distribution

Altana uses artificial intelligence to track companies that make ingredients used to make fentanyl. It also tracks where those ingredients are shipped to.

December 17, 2023

Republicans working to ‘get rid of’ Mayorkas over the open border: Rep. Mark Green

House Homeland Security Committee Chair Rep. Mark Green, R-Tenn., tells ‘Sunday Morning Futures’ that he will move to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in January.

December 17, 2023

Ex-ICE chief Thomas Homan eyes ‘historic’ deportation if Trump's re-elected: ‘No one’s off the table’

A former top Trump immigration official is eyeing an expansive deportation push if the former president is re-elected in 2024, promising "no-one is off the table."

December 16, 2023

ICE nabs illegal immigrant MS-13 gang member released back onto streets after manslaughter conviction

Federal immigration officials announced the arrest of an MS-13 gang member in the country illegally who had served time for voluntary manslaughter before being released.

December 16, 2023

Arizona's Democratic gov mobilizes National Guard to border, as Washington tries to reach border deal

Arizona's Democratic governor is mobilizing the National Guard to the border in order to help officials handle a surge in migrants coming across from Mexico.