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Fox Newspolitics3 hrs ago
U.S. Rejects 16-Year USMCA Extension, Chooses Annual Reviews Through 2036
The United States declined a 16-year extension of the trade pact on July 1 and will conduct yearly reviews instead. Officials cited northern border security issues including fentanyl seizures and watch-list arrests.
politics1 day ago
Federal agencies expand enforcement against birth tourism
U.S. immigration agencies are increasing scrutiny of travelers and companies involved in birth tourism. The effort follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked limits on birthright citizenship through executive order.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics8 days ago
Border Agency to Install 30-Foot Wall Segments Outside Big Bend National Park Starting in July
Construction crews will install barriers, roads and technology around the park starting this month. Materials arrived in late June and a public comment period runs until July 13.
New York Postpolitics9 days ago
CBP Seizes 83 Pounds of Cocaine from Two Vehicles at Texas Bridges
Officers recovered 83.33 pounds of cocaine from two vehicles at Roma International Bridge and Gateway International Bridge on June 26. The Department of Homeland Security reported record drug seizures through May 2026.
nypost.comworld10 days ago
Israeli Military Detains 70 Activists in Syrian Buffer Zone
The Israeli military detained about 70 people who crossed into a buffer zone inside Syria. The individuals belong to a group that attempted to set up an unauthorized presence on the Syrian side of the line.
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thehindu.comworld10 days ago
Israeli Military Detains About 100 Settlers After Syria Border Crossing
The military held roughly 100 members of the HaBashan Pioneers group who entered the Syrian side of Mount Hermon from the buffer zone. The group said it had crossed the boundary multiple times before and seeks to establish a settlement there.
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opindia.comworld11 days ago
South Korea Moves Civilian Control Line Closer to North Korea Border
South Korean authorities are shifting the Civilian Control Line nearer the border with North Korea, citing improved security conditions. Environmental groups say the adjustment may expose a largely undeveloped border region to future construction.
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washingtonpost.compolitics11 days ago
Space Force and Border Patrol Recruit at Colorado Rodeo Event
Space Force and U.S. Border Patrol set up recruitment booths at a Professional Bull Riders event in Colorado Springs. The agencies used the rodeo to reach potential recruits amid expanded hiring targets and funding.
zerohedge.comworld12 days ago
Convicted ISIS member given two-year UK sentence and faces deportation after small-boat arrival
@zerohedge reported that Mohammed Yaseen, 35, was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court after arriving on a small boat in December 2025. He had prior German convictions for ISIS membership and gave false details on interception.
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Fox Newspolitics14 days ago
U.S. border agents seize $3.7 million in cocaine hidden in cucumber shipment
Customs and Border Protection agents found 112 packages of cocaine inside a tractor-trailer at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas. The seizure occurred last Wednesday after a canine inspection and imaging scan flagged the vehicle.
abcnews.go.compolitics15 days ago
Border Patrol Acting Deputy Chief Says Northern Border Lacks Full Awareness
Border Patrol acting deputy chief Jason Schneider told a House committee the agency lacks full awareness along the 5,500-mile U.S.-Canada border. The testimony followed a disclosure that Iranian nationals had been encountered attempting illegal entry.
washingtonpost.compolitics16 days ago
Belarus issues warning over potential border crossing
Belarusian officials stated they will respond with full capacity if the border is crossed aggressively. The statement follows Ukrainian criticism of Belarusian support for Russia.
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Washington Examinerpolitics16 days ago
U.S. Customs Officers Seize Over 8,000 Pounds of Methamphetamine at Two Texas Border Crossings
Officers found 7,047 pounds of methamphetamine worth $63 million in a pickup truck at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo and more than 1,000 pounds worth $9.3 million in a tractor-trailer at the Pharr International Bridge on June 19.
rt.comworld16 days ago
South Africa President Urges Peaceful Protest Ahead of Immigration Demonstrations
President Cyril Ramaphosa called for lawful protest and warned against violence ahead of planned demonstrations over immigration. He said the government is pursuing reforms to border management and enforcement.
israelnationalnews.comworld17 days ago
Israel Police Arrest Two Cousins, Ages 16 and 20, in Drone Hashish Smuggling from Egypt
Officers seized 45 kilograms of hashish after tracking a drone that crossed from Egypt. The cousins, aged 16 and 20, face charges under a new sovereignty violation law carrying up to nine years in prison.
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rediff.comworld20 days ago
Chernihiv Defense Council Orders Evacuation of 12 Border Settlements
The Chernihiv Defense Council has directed the mandatory evacuation of 12 settlements in four border communities. The move follows a direct military request and targets roughly 1,000 residents, including 120 children. Operations begin July 1 with a two-month completion target.
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newrepublic.compolitics20 days ago
Supreme Court Says Migrants Must Enter U.S. to Seek Asylum, Reversing Lower Court Rulings
The Supreme Court held Thursday that migrants must physically set foot in the United States to qualify for asylum. The decision reversed earlier lower court orders that had required processing for some applicants turned away at ports of entry.
Washington Examinerpolitics20 days ago
Border Patrol staffing hits 21,471 agents, highest since 1924, amid ongoing retention challenges
The total marks the highest staffing level since the agency was created in 1924. Funding from last summer's One Big Beautiful Bill Act supported the increase.
Washington Examinerpolitics20 days ago
Justice Department Offers $3 Billion for State Immigration Enforcement
The Department of Justice posted a funding opportunity on June 15 for state and local governments. The money targets costs tied to locating, detaining, and prosecuting migrants who commit crimes. The program draws from a 2025 law intended to reimburse states for prior border-rela…
abcnews.go.compolitics21 days ago
Trump Administration Plans 1,400 Miles of Border Barriers by End of Term, Using Eminent Domain and Law Waivers
President Donald Trump is speeding up construction of barriers along the US-Mexico border with a goal of finishing primary wall by 2027. Officials project 1,400 miles of barriers plus technology coverage by the end of the administration. The Department of Justice has filed 39 emi…
politics22 days ago
Homeland Security Department Estimates Primary Border Wall Completion by Summer 2027
The department has built roughly 74 miles of new primary wall and 22 miles of secondary wall since January 2025. Officials say contracts for remaining segments will be awarded by the end of June 2026.
middleeasteye.networld24 days ago
Northern Israel Children Face Repeated Displacement From Cross-Border Fire
Children along Israel's northern border have experienced years of rocket alerts, shelter stays and temporary relocation. Officials are shifting focus from evacuation logistics to long-term community support programs.
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news.sky.compolitics24 days ago
UK and France extend migrant returns agreement by three months
British and French officials have agreed to extend a migrant returns treaty for three months and add rules covering people who re-enter the UK after removal. The changes address a loophole that allowed some migrants sent to France to return via other routes.
dailywire.compolitics24 days 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.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics26 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…
techcentral.co.zaworld26 days ago
Border Area Between Two West African Countries Sees Rising Tensions
A news crew accompanied military forces into a high-risk border zone where armed groups have conducted incursions. Local residents reported fear amid the presence of militants and security operations.
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Reasonpolitics28 days ago
Texas Landowners Along Southern Border Confront Eminent Domain for Border Wall Construction
Texas landowners along the southern border must decide whether to allow border wall construction on their property or face eminent domain proceedings. The Texas Tribune has reported accounts from property owners describing government actions to acquire land for the project.
news.sky.compolitics29 days ago
France Deploys Riot Police Units on Northern Beaches to Stop Small Boat Crossings
Two new specialist police units have been deployed on French beaches as part of a UK-France agreement to prevent small boat crossings to Britain. The move includes increased funding and expanded enforcement operations targeting people smugglers.
Fox Newspolitics29 days ago
U.S. Halts Livestock Imports from Mexico After New World Screwworm Detected in Texas
The U.S. has closed its southern border to livestock imports following the first detection of New World screwworm in Texas in 60 years. Officials link the parasite's return to smuggling routes through Mexico and Central America.
france24.compolitics29 days ago
UK Government Announces Drone Surveillance Task Force With France to Address Channel Crossings
The UK government said it reached a new arrangement with France to deploy drones for increased surveillance along French beaches. Officials stated that arrests related to smuggling gangs have reached record levels under current policies.
channel4.comworld29 days ago
Uganda Tries to Limit Cross-Border Travel Amid Ebola Outbreak Despite Porous Frontier With Congo
Uganda's long, porous border with the Democratic Republic of Congo complicates efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, according to health officials.
middleeasteye.netfinance30 days ago
Israeli Military Intercepts Rockets Fired Toward Troops in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces intercepted multiple rockets launched toward troops near the border. Additional anti-tank missiles and mortar shells were fired at soldiers but caused no injuries.
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valuewalk.comworld31 days ago
UK and EU agree instant vehicle data sharing for cross-border crime checks
British and EU police will gain real-time access to each other's vehicle registration records under a new agreement. The system will operate through the existing Prum framework and is scheduled to begin before a July summit.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics31 days ago
French Authorities Seized 53 Migrant Boats in May While 29 Reached Britain
Home Office data showed 35 per cent of attempted crossings succeeded last month. The figures follow a revised £660 million UK-France enforcement deal signed in April.
nbcnews.comworld31 days ago
Air raid alerts activated near northern Israel border
Alerts sounded in Al-Aramsha after Israeli officials detected a hostile aircraft entering the area’s airspace. Several suspected aerial targets were later reported falling near the Lebanon border.
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jpost.comworld32 days ago
Activist Detained at London Airport Under Counter-Terrorism Law
A British activist was detained at a London airport under the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act. Police have not stated a reason for the detention.
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finance34 days ago
Task force tests counter-drone system at Arizona border site
JIATF-401 evaluated the SkyValor counter-UAS system at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The test used threat scenarios drawn from southern border operations. Officials said the system offers non-kinetic options to disrupt drones.
foxnews.compolitics34 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.
ecns.cnpolitics34 days ago
U.S. officials identify over 15,000 cases of adults sponsoring multiple migrant children
The Justice Department announced charges against a Guatemalan woman accused of using false identification to gain custody of migrant children. Officials said they are reviewing thousands of similar cases involving adults who sponsored more than three unrelated children.
Washington Examinerpolitics34 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.
france24.compolitics34 days ago
Officials to discuss efforts on unaccompanied migrant children
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will hold a press conference Thursday morning on administration actions regarding unaccompanied migrant children. The briefing follows the signing of legislation funding immigratio…
Washington Examinerpolitics35 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.
abcnews.go.compolitics35 days ago
Congress Passes Immigration Enforcement Funding Bill
A bill providing funding for immigration enforcement and border security cleared Congress after extended debate. The measure authorizes spending on enforcement activities at the southern border and related operations.
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rte.ieworld35 days agoUpdated
Two Men Jailed for Piloting Migrant Boats Across English Channel
A Sudanese national received a 27-month sentence and an Afghan national received a two-year sentence after pleading guilty to steering overcrowded small boats. The sentences mark the first under a new law that criminalizes endangering lives at sea.
gamereactor.euworld36 days ago
Pakistan Reports Strikes Along Afghan Border Killed 26
Pakistan conducted strikes along the Afghan border that it said killed 26 people described as alleged terrorists. Kabul and Islamabad offered differing accounts of the targets, and no independent verification has been reported.
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Al Jazeeraworld36 days ago
West Bengal deports 4,800 undocumented Bangladeshis, holds 836 more as new government fills district centres
Hundreds arrive daily at the Hakimpur border crossing while authorities verify citizenship and record biometrics. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari says 4,800 have already been sent back and 836 remain in detention.
world36 days ago
EU's new Entry/Exit System causes initial delays at some airports but offers fast-track for repeat UK visitors, Frontex says
The Entry Exit System requires fingerprint and photo registration for non-EU travellers. Some member states are struggling with implementation at 1,700 border points.
washingtonpost.comworld36 days ago
U.S. Northern Command Consolidates Migration, Trafficking, and Smuggling Efforts Under Single Operation
U.S. Northern Command announced that all efforts addressing mass migration, trafficking, smuggling, and other criminal activity will now operate under Operation Ardent Vanguard.
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dailycaller.compolitics37 days ago
Bill Introduced to Codify Trump-Era Border Policies Into Law
The bill would codify Trump administration asylum and border security policies and pair them with a second reconciliation measure. Roy cited past Senate inaction on H.R. 2.
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citizen.co.zaworld38 days ago
South Africa Adopts Five-Pillar Migration Plan Focused on Enforcement, Border Security and Anti-Corruption Measures
President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the plan on 7 June 2026 after Cabinet and the President's Coordinating Council endorsed it last week.
archdaily.compolitics39 days ago
City Renovates Reflecting Pool During Cost Increases
A reflecting pool renovation was completed and announced this week. A senator criticized the project for occurring while household expenses are increasing. A defense official also commented on migration during a D-Day ceremony in France.
Washington Examinerpolitics40 days ago
DHS Launches Multiagency Security Operation for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Department of Homeland Security has begun a coordinated federal effort to secure matches across 11 U.S. host cities. The operation covers counterterrorism, emergency response, border screening, and criminal investigations but excludes immigration enforcement at venues.
thehindu.compolitics40 days agoUpdated
Senate Passes $70B Border Enforcement Bill
The measure funds Border Patrol and ICE operations through the remainder of President Trump's term and now moves to the House for consideration.
nypost.comtechnology41 days ago
USDA Confirms New World Screwworm in Texas Calf, Launches Quarantine and Sterile-Fly Response
The USDA confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in Zavala County, Texas, on Wednesday night and established a 20-kilometer quarantine zone. Officials are expanding sterile-fly releases and forming a joint response team with state authorities.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man attempting to cross separation wall
Israeli forces shot and killed a 28-year-old Palestinian man who was trying to cross the separation wall into Israel for work. The incident occurred amid reported economic hardship in the West Bank.
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nypost.comscience42 days ago
USDA Confirms First Texas Screwworm Case Since 1966; Quarantines Area and Releases Sterile Flies
A 3-week-old calf in La Pryor tested positive. Officials imposed a 12-mile quarantine and released four million sterile flies the same day.
The Independentworld42 days ago
U.S. Detects New World Screwworm in Texas Calf for First Time Since 1966
Agriculture officials confirmed the New World screwworm fly in a three-week-old calf in Texas. The USDA announced the finding Wednesday and established a 12-mile quarantine zone around the property.
nypost.comworld42 days ago
USDA Reports Flesh-Eating Parasite 25 Miles From U.S. Border
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a flesh-eating parasite 25 miles from the southern border. Officials described the finding as a serious threat to livestock.
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Fox Newspolitics42 days ago
DHS Secretary Testifies Border Wall Primary Phase on Track for June 2027 Completion, Secondary Phase for 2028
Markwayne Mullin told Congress that all primary-wall contracts will be awarded by the end of June 2026 and that the full system, including a secondary barrier, should finish in 2028.
rferl.orgworld42 days ago
Israeli officials seek to keep Hezbollah away from northern border
Israeli officials viewed Hezbollah's entry into the conflict with Iran as an opportunity to push the group from the northern border area. They have resisted ending that effort.