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Trump’s pet project turns a simple vote into an all-night mess

Democrats and a faction of Republicans have been actively seeking to permanently block the creation of this fund, which is designed to compensate individuals who claim political persecution

The Independent UK

Senate rejects first effort to bar Trump from creating $1.8 billion settlement fund

Senate Republicans are facing challenges in passing funding for President Donald Trump's immigration agencies. Democrats are pushing for votes on various issues, including a settlement fund. Internal Republican disagreements are also surfacing. The bill aims to fund ICE and Border Patrol for three years. Republicans are trying to pass the…

The Economic Times

DHS Picks "No-Nonsense" Border Patrol Veteran Pete Vasquez After Scandal-Plagued Leadership Shakeup - REPORT

The Department of Homeland Security has selected veteran Border Patrol official Rosario "Pete" Vasquez as the next chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision.

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‘They were p*****’: Republican lawmakers were ‘screaming’ at Todd Blanche during anti-weaponization fund briefing

Ted Cruz said Trump could face a “full-on revolt in the Senate” over the controversial fund

The Independent UK

GOP civil war derails Trump’s ‘billion-dollar ballroom’ plan

Lawmakers questioned the timing and the lack of detailed justification for the Secret Service’s request

The Independent UK

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

Republicans are facing internal party opposition to a one billion dollar White House security funding plan. This proposal includes money for the president's new ballroom. Several Republican senators question the cost amid economic concerns for citizens. The White House and Secret Service are pushing for the funds. Discussions continue to…

The Economic Times

Trump's ICE Crackdown Could Get a $72 Billion Boost This Week

President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is heading into a major Senate test this week as Republicans push a fast-track funding package that would pour nearly $72 billion into immigration enforcement, including tens of billions for ICE and Border Patrol operations through 2029.

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Donald Trump Humiliated: Disgraced Ex-Border Chief Blasts Trump Administration for Siding With 'Swamp Creatures' on Deportations

Greg Bovino, a former Border Patrol official, criticises the Trump administration for abandoning its mass deportation agenda, urging supporters to demand tougher immigration policies and accusing the administration of siding with 'swamp creatures.'

International Business Times UK

$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

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

Head of Border Patrol Michael Banks Announces Resignation In Latest DHS Shakeup

Michael Banks announced his resignation on Thursday, the latest leadership change at the Department of Homeland Security.

International Business Times

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.

Latin Times

US border patrol chief steps down: ‘It’s just time’

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The Independent UK

Trump’s border patrol chief abruptly resigns in latest exit from administration

Mike Banks announces retirement from the agency weeks after prostitution allegations

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Republicans are sweating about the White House ballroom project

"Not happening here," said one House Republican.

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Johnson to address Senate Republicans amid escalating tensions

Johnson is expected to emphasize the need for open lines of communication.

Axios

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

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.

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International Business Times UK

Trump's Ballroom to Get $1 Billion Soon? Senate Republicans Quietly Add Taxpayer Dollars to ICE, Border Patrol Bill

Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in security funding for Trump's ballroom to an immigration bill, sparking controversy over taxpayer money and political priorities.

Axios

House Republicans cave to Senate with vote to end 75-day DHS shutdown

House lawmakers had revolted over passing DHS funding without funding for ICE and Border Patrol.

International Business Times UK

House Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Give ICE, Border Patrol £55B in Funding Despite Record Low Public Support

House Republicans passed a Senate-approved budget resolution to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marking a first step toward securing funding without Democratic support.

Latin Times

Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Impersonating Border Patrol Agents in Southern California

Jaime Ernesto Álvarez-González, pleaded guilty to one count of impersonating a federal agent and three counts of illegal firearm possession. Prosecutors said Álvarez-González overstayed his tourist visa and lived unlawfully in the United States for decades.

Latin Times

Fired Border Commander Greg Bovino Attacks Trump Administration over Deportations: "They Lack Fortitude"

Former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is accusing President Donald Trump's advisers of losing their nerve on mass deportations, sharpening an internal fight inside the MAGA movement over how far the administration should go after months of backlash to aggressive immigration raids.

The Independent UK

Mexican man pleads guilty to impersonating Border Patrol agent to 'disrupt deportation missions'

A Mexican man in the United States has pleaded guilty to impersonating a Border Patrol agent and following federal immigration officers to divert them while they were out on immigration enforcement missions in Southern California

International Business Times UK

Fired Border Patrol Boss Greg Bovino Praises Kristi Noem but Blasts Trump's Advisers in Post-Firing Interview, Deepening MAGA Rift

Greg Bovino, a former US Border Patrol commander, criticises Trump aides for their immigration enforcement approach, revealing tensions within the MAGA movement over deportation policies.

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