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nbcnews.compolitics22 hrs ago
Appeals Court to Review Ruling Blocking $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The administration filed a June 18 brief arguing the payment is an immigration restriction, not a tax, after a district judge vacated the policy on June 8.
dailywire.compolitics22 hrs ago
Border wall construction pace remains below target for 2027 completion
DHS has finished 10 percent of planned primary border wall and would need to build more than 13 miles per week to meet an end-of-2027 target. Current weekly construction has averaged 2.6 miles in 2026.
Washington Examinerpolitics22 hrs ago
July 2026 SSI Payments of Up to $994 Scheduled for Release in 10 Days
The Social Security Administration will distribute July 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments on the first of the month. Maximum individual benefit is $994.
Fox Newspolitics1 day ago
DHS Honors Fathers Whose Children Were Killed in Crimes Linked to Illegal Immigrants
The Department of Homeland Security marked Father's Day by sharing the stories of three fathers whose children were killed or injured in incidents involving illegal immigrants. The recognition was issued through the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office.
The Independentworld1 day ago
FAA Spends Nearly $4 Million on Palantir AI Tool for Runway Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration is using Palantir's Foundry platform to scan hundreds of thousands of safety records. The project follows a January 2025 midair collision that killed 67 people.
New York Postpolitics1 day ago
President Trump proposes renaming ICE to NICE in online poll
President Trump posted a poll on his Truth Social account asking whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be renamed NICE. The proposal adds the word National to the existing acronym.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics2 days ago
Tohono O’odham Nation Sues Federal Agencies Over Planned Border Wall on Reservation Land
The Tohono O’odham Nation filed suit in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block construction of a border wall across 62 miles of its reservation. The tribe argues the land remains sovereign and that federal action would violate prior executive orders and statute…
politics2 days ago
FBI Contacted Newark Protesters After Arrests at ICE Facility
Federal agents reached out to at least half of roughly 90 people arrested during protests at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey. The contacts occurred after arrests began in late May and included requests for information on other demonstrators.
Nbc Newssports2 days ago
U.S. Requires Iran Soccer Team to Enter and Exit U.S. Same Day for World Cup Matches
Iran’s national team is based in Tijuana, Mexico, and must cross the border for each of its three group-stage matches in the United States under 24-hour entry and exit restrictions.
english.elpais.compolitics2 days ago
ICE Abandons Seven Warehouse Detention Sites After Local Opposition
Federal officials are selling or transferring seven industrial warehouses acquired for immigration detention. The reversal follows lawsuits and public concerns over infrastructure impacts in multiple states.
ndtv.comtechnology3 days ago
DHS Document Details Plans to Give Local Police ICE Facial Recognition App
A Department of Homeland Security privacy analysis describes a mobile app that lets local police scan faces and compare them to federal records. The tool stores images for 15 years and supports immigration enforcement under the 287(g) program.
ABC Newspolitics2 days ago
Administration Transfers $397 Million to Secret Service Accounts
The Trump administration moved nearly $400 million in taxpayer funds to Secret Service accounts in two transfers this month. Lawmakers have raised questions about whether any of the money could support construction of a new White House ballroom.
world3 days ago
Homeland Security Scales Back Plan for Warehouse Detention Centers
The Department of Homeland Security is reducing its pursuit of a plan to convert empty warehouses into immigration detention centers. The shift follows earlier reports of the proposal and internal review.
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days agoUpdated
Judge orders ICE to release Wisconsin mosque leader on procedural grounds
A federal judge ordered immigration officials to free the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque from detention, ruling that he raised a substantial claim of retaliation for speaking in favor of Palestinian rights. The man, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident, had been h…
thesouthafrican.compolitics4 days ago
Jamaica Signs Deal to Accept Up to 25 Third-Country Deportees Every Two Weeks, Details and Pay Still Undecided
Jamaica has signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to accept third-country nationals for transit. The agreement is still under negotiation on housing and compensation.
jpost.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. Transfers All Detainees From Florida Everglades Immigration Facility Ahead of Hurricane Season
U.S. officials moved every person held at the South Florida Detention Center, citing hurricane season. The transfers finished on June 17, 2026.
Forbesbusiness4 days ago
Allbirds Rebrands to Smartbird, Names Nadia Carlsten CEO
The former footwear company completed its second name change in two months as it continues its shift into AI infrastructure. Shares rose 39 percent on the announcement.
inquisitr.comtechnology5 days ago
White House App to Be Installed Automatically on Homeland Security Devices
The Department of Homeland Security will automatically install the White House app on staff work phones. An email notice went out to personnel on June 16 describing the app as a way to access official communications.
upi.comscience4 days ago
Trump's FEMA Nominee Says Agency Must Balance Costs and Aid
Cameron Hamilton told senators he supports faster disaster aid delivery while seeking to reduce federal costs. He distanced himself from a prior proposal to raise thresholds for major disaster declarations.
Fox Newspolitics4 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Indict 15 Alleged Antifa Members Over Minnesota ICE Operations
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota announced indictments against 15 people tied to an Antifa-linked group for allegedly conspiring to obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Charges include conspiracy to impede federal officers along with additional counts of…
Washington Examinerpolitics5 days ago
Florida Evacuates Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility Ahead of Hurricane Season
State and federal officials moved detainees from the Everglades tent facility to other locations for safety. The move comes as hurricane season begins and follows statements from Gov. Ron DeSantis on the site's temporary status.
ABC Newspolitics4 days ago
Oklahoma Holds Primaries for Open Senate and Governor Seats
Voters chose nominees Tuesday for an open U.S. Senate seat and an open governor’s office in the Republican-leaning state.
westernjournal.compolitics5 days ago
Federal Prosecutors Charge 15 People Over Minnesota Anti-ICE Protests
Fifteen individuals face federal charges tied to alleged efforts to block immigration enforcement during two protests in Minnesota. Officials say the cases stem from actions during Operation Metro Surge.
Fox Newspolitics5 days ago
Federal prosecutors charge 15 people with conspiracy to impede federal officers in Minnesota immigration enforcement actions
Fifteen individuals in Minnesota face federal conspiracy charges for allegedly interfering with immigration enforcement operations earlier this year. Prosecutors say the defendants acted as part of local antifa groups opposing federal officers.
The Independentpolitics4 days ago
ICE Updates Detention Standards to Allow More AI Use and Keep Voluntary Work Pay at $1 per Day
Immigration and Customs Enforcement released updated rules Monday that permit contractors to expand artificial intelligence in detainee communications and maintain the $1-per-day voluntary work stipend. The changes apply to facilities holding roughly 60,000 people.
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Fifteen Charged in Minnesota Over Response to Immigration Crackdown That Killed Two
U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen announced conspiracy charges against 15 people tied to two Minneapolis groups. Twelve were arrested Tuesday while two remain at large.
The Guardianpolitics6 days ago
Trump Administration Loses All Eight Court Rulings on Voter-Data Lawsuits Against 30 States
The Department of Justice has 30 active cases seeking state voter records. Eight courts have ruled against the government so far.
abcnews.go.compolitics6 days ago
States Limit Data Sharing with DHS After Federal Election Security Funding Cuts
Local officials report reduced federal support and new data-sharing reluctance ahead of this year's midterms.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics4 days ago
Oklahoma Holds Republican Primaries for Open Senate Seat and Governor
Voters choose nominees Tuesday in races to replace Sen. Markwayne Mullin and term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt. President Trump endorsed Rep. Kevin Hern for Senate and former state Sen. Mike Mazzei for governor.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days ago
Three More Suspects Indicted in July 2025 Texas Antifa Attack on ICE Facility
Melania Lynn Estes, Andrew Tyler Smith, and Steven Thomas Reyna face state terrorism charges for allegedly helping the cell’s ringleader evade capture after the July 4, 2025 ambush that wounded an Alvarado police lieutenant.
Fox Newspolitics6 days ago
ICE arrests Brazilian national in North Carolina after vehicle pursuit and crash
Federal agents detained Felipe Linares de Oliveira Dell Aquilla on June 5 after a vehicle pursuit in Mooresville, North Carolina. Authorities say he previously commanded two organizations designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
Semaforpolitics7 days ago
Rand Paul Says Support for Administration Policies Reflects Long-Standing Positions
The Kentucky Republican senator has backed a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill and supported the president on voter ID and birthright citizenship changes. The shift follows earlier tensions over tax cuts, tariffs, and foreign policy.
dailywire.compolitics4 days ago
Guatemalan Man Sentenced to Prison for Smuggling and Sexually Abusing 14-Year-Old Girl He Sponsored
Juan Tiul Xi received a federal prison sentence after admitting he arranged for a 14-year-old Guatemalan girl to enter the U.S. illegally and then abused her while serving as her sponsor.
The Hillpolitics7 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary says ICE would deploy at midterms only if threat arises
The secretary stated on Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would appear at polling places solely in response to a security threat. He added that any deployment would require coordination with local law enforcement and would not involve voter identification dut…
urbanmilwaukee.comai8 days ago
Bipartisan bill proposes federal AI rules and three-year state preemption
A discussion draft introduced by two members of Congress would establish federal standards for large AI developers and block new state AI regulations for three years. The measure also creates reporting and audit requirements for frontier model companies.
New York Postpolitics8 days ago
Twelve Arrested in Newark Protests Outside Migrant Detention Center
Newark police arrested at least 12 people last weekend during protests outside Delaney Hall. Most of those detained came from outside New Jersey.
The Independentworld8 days ago
Medical Examiner Rules Haitian Woman's Hypothermia Death a Homicide
Daphy Michel, 31, died March 2 after release from ICE custody. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office ruled the manner a homicide on June 12.
france24.compolitics8 days ago
U.S. deports Iranian asylum seeker to Central African Republic
The Trump administration removed at least one Iranian woman seeking asylum to the Central African Republic, a country under a State Department travel advisory. Immigration lawyers and advocacy groups reported the action and raised concerns about due process and safety.
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foxnews.compolitics8 days ago
ICE Agents Obtained Voter Files From Two Counties in Texas and North Carolina
Homeland Security Investigations requested and received voter registration data from election offices in Webb County, Texas, and Forsyth County, North Carolina. The requests began last November and continued through May.
Fox Newspolitics9 days ago
El Cajon Sues California Attorney General to Block Enforcement of Sanctuary Laws
The City of El Cajon filed suit against Attorney General Rob Bonta on April 28, 2026, seeking to block enforcement of state sanctuary statutes. Officials say the laws prevent police from checking on unaccompanied migrant children.
The Independentscience9 days ago
$12.7 billion of $43 billion disbursed for Puerto Rico disaster recovery; $40 billion obligated
U.S. Democratic lawmakers met Puerto Rico mayors on June 12, 2026, and committed to corrective actions on federal fund delays. Nearly $43 billion has been allocated, but 30 percent of projects remain pending.
New York Postpolitics9 days ago
Poll shows rising support for deporting criminal migrants across parties
A Harvard/Harris poll found 80 percent of voters now back removing illegal immigrants who have committed crimes, up five points since April. Support among Democrats rose eight points to 71 percent over the same period.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld9 days ago
ICE detains wife of U.S. veteran during immigration check-in
Immigration authorities detained a Honduran woman married to a retired U.S. Army veteran during a scheduled appointment in Dallas. Officials sent her to a detention facility in Oklahoma while her attorney seeks a court stay.
Fox Newspolitics9 days ago
ICE arrests five non-citizens previously convicted of manslaughter, rape, or drug trafficking
Federal agents detained five named illegal immigrants with prior U.S. convictions for manslaughter, rape and methamphetamine trafficking. DHS said nearly 70 percent of ICE arrests target individuals already charged or convicted of crimes.
ecns.cnpolitics9 days ago
House and Senate Bills Would Let Private Firms Use Anti-Drone Systems at Designated Sites
Republican lawmakers introduced matching bills in both chambers that would authorize owners of facilities designated critical infrastructure to deploy counter-drone weapons. The legislation follows public statements from investors about security risks to large data centers.
nbcnews.compolitics9 days ago
Venezuelan Immigrant Held by ICE for Three Months After Security Arrest at Trump Hotel
@NBCNews reported that Bryan José Rojas Galofre spent more than three months in ICE custody after agents found an air pistol and marijuana grinder during a January 2025 security check at the Trump National Doral hotel.
Washington Examinerpolitics9 days ago
Judge Orders DHS to Restart Immigration Processing After Pausing It Following Attack on National Guard
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ruled that the Department of Homeland Security must immediately restart immigration processing paused after a shooting incident. The order follows plaintiffs' return to court claiming DHS had not complied with a prior vacatur.
Washington Examinerpolitics10 days ago
Washington man arrested after threatening federal agents with rifle during May encounter
Manuel Lozano, a U.S. citizen, was arrested June 4 after allegedly threatening HSI agents with an AR-15-style rifle during a May 19 encounter in Yakima, Washington.
gamereactor.eupolitics10 days ago
Homeland Security Secretary threatens prosecution of court staff who aid immigration arrests evasion
Two former Utah court clerks face federal charges after allegedly helping individuals leave a courthouse to avoid immigration officers. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the administration will pursue similar cases.
foxnews.compolitics10 days ago
Officials Say 146,000 Missing Migrant Children Located
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said 146,000 children reported missing under the prior administration have been found. Nearly 300,000 remain unaccounted for.
france24.compolitics10 days ago
U.S. plans first deportation flight to Central African Republic
The Trump administration is preparing to send nearly two dozen migrants, including at least two Iranian women, to the Central African Republic on Thursday. The flight would also include people from Afghanistan and Syria.
nationalpost.compolitics10 days ago
Ms. Rachel Delivers 500 Packets of Letters to Congress After Delaney Hall Visit
Children's entertainer Rachel Griffin Accurso met families outside the Newark detention center on June 9 and brought letters from detained children to lawmakers the next day.
winnipegfreepress.comworld4 days ago
Venezuelan Asylum Seeker Petitions for Release from ICE Detention After May 19 Arrest
Yerlys Moreno López seeks release from North Lake detention center, citing injuries and medical care. ICE maintains she received adequate treatment after the incident.
reviewjournal.comsports4 days ago
UFC Event on White House Lawn Designated Highest Security Tier Alongside Super Bowl
The June 14 fight on the White House South Lawn will draw 4,000 invited guests inside and a ticketed public viewing on the Ellipse. The Secret Service said screening will match levels used for the Super Bowl.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics10 days agoUpdated
Sen. Scott Ends Hold on Coast Guard Officer Promotions After Two-Month Blockade
Scott ended a hold placed in April over construction of four new ships by Eastern Shipbuilding Group. The ships were originally due in 2023.
New York Postpolitics10 days ago
U.S. Customs Seizes 111 Counterfeit Luxury Items at Cincinnati Port
Officers at the Port of Cincinnati intercepted a Colombia-to-Puerto Rico shipment containing fake Rolex, Cartier and Richard Mille watches plus designer hats and sunglasses valued at more than $19.2 million if authentic.
pbs.orgpolitics10 days ago
Trump Signs $70 Billion Immigration Funding Bill
President Trump signed legislation providing $70 billion for immigration enforcement through the end of his term. The bill omits body camera requirements for ICE officers even though fewer than one-quarter of field agents currently carry them.
Washington Examinerpolitics10 days ago
U.S. officials locate 146,000 unaccompanied migrant children
The Trump administration announced it has found 146,000 unaccompanied children who entered the United States during the Biden administration. Officials said the children had been released to sponsors whose backgrounds were not fully checked.
Washington Examinerpolitics11 days ago
Border Patrol Miami Sector Arrests Reach 12,599 Over 14 Months
Border Patrol agents in South Florida recorded 12,599 arrests between March 2025 and April 2026, accounting for 10 percent of nationwide totals. Most arrests resulted from local and state police turning over individuals under expanded cooperation agreements.
Washington Examinerpolitics11 days ago
Rand Paul Releases Emails on Fauci’s Role Advising Intelligence Agencies on COVID-19 Origins
The documents show Fauci guiding experts and forwarding papers during a 2021 intelligence review. More than 1 million Americans died in the pandemic that began in Wuhan in late 2019.