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The Trump administration is facing scrutiny over its billion-dollar border wall contracts in Texas’ Big Bend region

A lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded most new Texas border wall contracts to two firms. One has faced legal issues and shoddy construction claims.

The Texas Tribune

Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak

Air France flight en route to Detroit, Michigan, landed in Montreal after virus-related travel restrictions

The Guardian - US

Flight forced to divert after US denies entry to Congolese passenger over Ebola fears

The US has placed restrictions on entry for those who have recently been in the DRC, Uganda or South Sudan

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It's Not Just ICE Stockpiling Weapons—the IRS, EPA, and Other Feds Are Arming Up Too

An armed IRS agent roaming the streets should send shivers down the spine of any freedom-loving American.

Reason

CBP warns Memorial Day travelers against bringing banned items to US border crossings

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is warning travelers of expected delays at the Detroit, Port Huron, and Sault Ste. Marie land border crossings during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. To minimize processing times, the agency urges travelers to ensure they have all necessary documents, declare all goods including alcohol…

The Independent UK

Despite Opposition, Feds Have Already Awarded Border Wall Contract Through Big Bend National Park

The Trump Administration had proposed running a portion of the border wall straight through Big Bend National Park, much to the opposition of nearly every Texan. And despite Customs and Border Protection saying they weren't going to, the contract had already been awarded.

RideApart

Indigenous leaders say US-Mexico border wall is desecrating sacred sites

Contractors are desecrating sacred Native American places and cultural sites, say local indigenous people

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WidePoint Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

WidePoint (NYSEAMERICAN:WYY) reported higher first-quarter revenue, positive adjusted EBITDA and its first quarterly net income since 2021, while management said the company’s 2026 outlook remains tied to two major contract developments: a pending Department of Homeland Security award and implementa

MarketBeat

$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

Don't panic, don't rush into deals: Why Trump's trading partners should let US courts fight the tariff war

US courts are consistently striking down President Trump's tariffs. This offers a clear lesson for America's trading partners. They should not panic or rush into trade deals. Instead, they should challenge the legality of these measures. The US Court of International Trade has already invalidated several tariffs.

The Economic Times

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

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 resigns abruptly amid string of exits by Trump immigration officials

Mike Banks, who led Trump’s border crackdown, resigned weeks after reports of prostitution allegations

The Guardian - US

Trump tariff refund checks begin disbursing this week — who qualifies and why are millions excluded from payouts?

Trump tariff refunds begin disbursing this week after the Supreme Court voided IEEPA-based tariffs, leaving the U.S. government liable for over $166 billion. The CBP's CAPE portal has already received 126,237 applications. Some $35.46 billion in refunds is finalized. Only importers of record and customs brokers qualify — not individual…

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The Independent UK

Companies are starting to get refunds from Trump’s tariffs even with prices remaining high

The Supreme Court knocked down some of Trump’s sweeping tariffs, ruling that they were unlawfully imposed

Fortune

DHS wants to build AI smart glasses using the facial recognition tech ICE agents already ‘could be’ using on Americans

Budget documents describe "operational prototypes" that would let immigration agents identify people on the street using biometric data.

International Business Times UK

Philadelphia Airport Passenger Currency Confiscation: K-9 Nitro Sniffs Out $44k From Mexico-Bound Bag

A K-9 unit at Philadelphia Airport detected £33,000 in undeclared cash from a passenger heading to Cancun, prompting a CBP warning on currency declaration.

The Guardian - US

Six people found dead inside train car at rail yard near Texas-Mexico border

Discovery was made by Union Pacific employee inspecting stopped train at the yard in Laredo before it continued its journey north

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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.

Bored Panda

Disney Cruise Ship Staffers Caught In Chilling Case As 28 Arrested During Massive Investigation

Vacationers were disturbed as federal agents stormed multiple cruise ships and escorted several crew members away.

International Business Times UK

Are Disney Cruises Safe For Kids? 28 Crew Members Arrested In CSEM Sting

US authorities arrested 28 cruise crew, including Disney staff, in a child exploitation sting in San Diego, fuelling concern about how safely major cruise lines protect families.

Reason

Republicans Want To Borrow Every Single Dollar of the $72 Billion Bill To Fund ICE and Trump's Ballroom

The party of fiscal responsibility strikes again.

Reason

Surveillance Tools Intended for Border Control Are Being Used Against Americans

U.S. citizens are being monitored and punished with technology meant to battle illegal immigration.

The Texas Tribune

More green, less steel: Laredo proposes alternative border fencing for Rio Grande waterfront

Laredo is working with federal officials to minimize the disruptions a potential wall could pose.

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