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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Anger at Detroit police U-turn over officers’ call to border agents

The Detroit police's decision to reverse the firing of two officers for coordinating arrests with federal immigration agents has sparked backlash and accusations of succumbing to political pressure.

Feb 27 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Canadian border shooting: New Hampshire man charged after shot fired at U.S. agent

A New Hampshire man has been charged with attempted murder of a federal officer following a shooting incident at the Canada-U.S. border.

Feb 25 • 16:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump shames Democrats in viral State of the Union challenge on migrant crime: ‘First duty’

President Trump emphasized immigration enforcement and border security in his State of the Union address, challenging lawmakers on their duty to prioritize American citizens over illegal immigrants.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

With the help of the Forestry Department, border guards retrieved a drone with Belarusian cigarettes from a treetop

Lithuanian border guards successfully retrieved a drone carrying 500 packs of illegal Belarusian cigarettes from a treetop using equipment from the Forestry Department.

Feb 25 • 08:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Texas strengthens border security with Mexico due to increase in violence after the death of 'El Mencho'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of law enforcement agents to the Mexico border in response to rising violence following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho.'

Feb 25 • 02:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

J-K: Police Action Against Terrorism, Property of Pakistan-Based Handler Seized

The Jammu and Kashmir police seized the property of Pakistan-based terrorist handler Swara Din in a significant operation against terrorist networks operating from across the border.

Feb 24 • 22:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Requested to introduce himself, he did not provide any document to the officials: he can only blame himself for the consequences

A man in Švenčionys district was apprehended by border guards for lacking identification documents and was revealed to be wanted for over five years.

Feb 24 • 14:34 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In the border area, VSAT officers detained a man from Šiauliai wanted since the summer of 2021

A man from Šiauliai, wanted by authorities since 2021, was captured by border officials in Lithuania after failing to present proper identification in a monitored border zone.

Feb 24 • 14:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Manhunt underway after Missouri deputy slain, suspect’s truck spotted heading toward Arkansas border

A manhunt is in progress in Missouri following the fatal shooting of a deputy, with authorities tracking a suspect's vehicle heading towards the Arkansas border.

Feb 24 • 01:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump has sealed the border. Now, Democrats are hell-bent on ending immigration enforcement

The article criticizes the Biden administration's immigration policies compared to those of Donald Trump, arguing that these policies have led to increased illegal immigration and enforcement weaknesses at the U.S. border.

Feb 23 • 10:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Vance slams Dem ‘temper tantrum’ amid DHS shutdown, says Trump won’t back down on border

Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats for their role in a DHS shutdown and insisted that President Trump will not relent on immigration enforcement.

Feb 22 • 14:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Homan says 'immigration surge' in Minneapolis is 'over,' footprint will shrink to 150 agents 'within a week'

ICE's immigration enforcement in Minneapolis will reportedly scale down to 150 agents as stated by Border czar Tom Homan.

Feb 21 • 16:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, prompting US investigation

Federal investigators looked into Jeffrey Epstein's ties with a Customs and Border Protection officer at St. Thomas airport, though no charges were filed against any officers involved.

Feb 20 • 11:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democrats turn their backs on DHS and ICE when America needs them most

The article critiques Democrats for allegedly undermining the enforcement capabilities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A man returning to Lithuania with more than 6 kilograms of cannabis will stand trial

A Lithuanian man faces trial for attempting to smuggle over 6 kilograms of cannabis from the UK into Lithuania.

Feb 19 • 07:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Greg Abbott Shared: The Strong Operation at the Texas Border with Several Illegal Migrants Detained

Texas Governor Greg Abbott highlighted a law enforcement operation that led to the arrest of multiple illegal migrants, including children, during a routine traffic stop in Kinney County.

Feb 19 • 01:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Belarusian wanted by Interpol tried to remain calm like a Belgian: officials did not give him peace

A Belarusian national sought by Interpol attempted to remain calm while being apprehended by Lithuanian border officials at a border control point.

Feb 17 • 12:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Border Guards Detain Belarusian Sought by Interpol, Traveling to Lithuania on a Bus

Lithuanian border guards detained a Belarusian individual wanted by Interpol during a routine check of a bus arriving from Minsk to Kaunas.

Feb 17 • 12:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump border czar leaves door open to ICE deployment in other sanctuary cities as feds leave Minneapolis

Tom Homan, the Trump-appointed border czar, hints at potential future ICE operations in sanctuary cities as federal enforcement scales back in Minneapolis.

Feb 16 • 21:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Trump’s border czar confirms ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota

Tom Homan, White House border czar, announced that a small security force will remain in Minnesota as immigration enforcement agents draw down, following the removal of over 1,000 individuals.

Feb 16 • 13:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Two local residents arrested in Vilkaviškis district with high-value cigarette shipment, likely thrown from a train

Two residents in Vilkaviškis district were arrested after border guards discovered a large shipment of cigarettes, probably discarded from a cargo train.

Feb 16 • 08:41 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Homan tells Minnesota leaders to say 'thank you' instead of demanding reimbursement as ICE operation ends

Border czar Tom Homan criticized Minnesota leaders for seeking federal reimbursement for damages related to immigration enforcement operations, urging them to express gratitude instead.

Feb 15 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They managed to cross the California border, but CBP followed them: they hid migrants in the car

A recent operation in California led to the arrest of 23 people linked to human smuggling, amidst heightened immigration enforcement by U.S. authorities.

Feb 14 • 17:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Texas governor exposes ‘hypocrisy’ of Dem push for states’ rights in Minnesota after Biden years

Texas Governor Greg Abbott criticized the Democratic Party's newfound advocacy for states' rights in Minnesota, labeling it as hypocritical in light of their opposition to his border enforcement measures during the Biden administration.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

30 lawbreakers detained at the border in the past day

In the last 24 hours, Latvian border guards apprehended 30 lawbreakers, including several foreign nationals under various immigration violations.

Feb 13 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trump's border czar announced the end of the raids in Minnesota but warned the rest of the country

Trump's border enforcement chief announced an end to immigration raids in Minnesota while cautioning about ongoing operations nationwide.

Feb 12 • 16:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

US Border Chief: ICE Operation in Minnesota to be Discontinued

The US border chief, Tom Homan, announced the phase-out of a controversial federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota during a press conference in Minneapolis.

Feb 12 • 14:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Homan announces Operation Metro Surge to conclude in Minnesota

Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, announced that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota will conclude, citing its success in enhancing public safety through collaboration with local authorities.

Feb 12 • 14:39 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Trump's Border Chief: ICE to Withdraw from Minnesota

Trump's border chief announced that the immigration enforcement agency ICE will begin its withdrawal from Minnesota this week.

Feb 12 • 14:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Immigration police Ice begins withdrawal from Minnesota, says Trump's border chief Tom Homan

The article discusses the withdrawal of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from Minnesota and highlights the political and social tensions in the region.

Feb 12 • 14:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Immigration Police ICE Starts Withdrawal from Minnesota

Immigration Police ICE has begun to withdraw from Minnesota, with about 700 federal agents already leaving and a larger withdrawal planned for the coming weeks, as stated by Chief Border Officer Tom Homan.

Feb 12 • 14:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Border patrol chief praised federal agent who shot US citizen in Chicago

Evidence has emerged showing a border patrol chief praising an agent involved in the shooting of a US citizen during an immigration enforcement action in Chicago.

Feb 12 • 00:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Texas border officers arrest 3 fugitives wanted for child sex crimes

Three American citizens were arrested at Texas border crossings for child sex crimes, emphasizing the role of Customs and Border Protection in public safety.

Feb 11 • 18:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize 2 tons of drugs at the border between Brazil and Paraguay

Police in Brazil seized nearly 2 tons of marijuana from a stolen truck in Ponta Porã.

Feb 11 • 15:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The smuggler waiting for balloons was tracked down by both the VSAT dog and cameras

A resident of Alytus was apprehended in a wildlife reserve on suspicions of smuggling, aided by law enforcement's prior intel and canine assistance.

Feb 11 • 06:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

House Dem explodes on top Trump immigration official, says he ‘better hope’ for pardon from president

Rep. Shri Thanedar criticized U.S. immigration officials during a congressional hearing, suggesting they may need presidential pardons.

Feb 10 • 23:16 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

USA: ICE Chief and Border Patrol Chief Grilled in Congress

The heads of U.S. immigration enforcement and border protection face scrutiny in Congress over their agency's actions and deportations.

Feb 10 • 18:31 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NIS arrests female trafficker, rescues six women at Seme border

The Nigeria Immigration Service arrested a suspected trafficker and rescued six women along the Seme–Badagry border in Lagos State.

Feb 10 • 17:59 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Crime & Justice

Kingston man charged after CBSA intercepts child abuse material

A Kingston man, 57, has been charged after border agents intercepted a package containing child sexual abuse material at Hamilton airport.

Feb 10 • 17:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump's border czar warned deportations should be targeted to ‘keep faith of American people’

Tom Homan, the former 'border czar' of the Trump administration, cautioned that mass deportations could undermine public support for immigration enforcement unless focused on criminal aliens.

Feb 9 • 15:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Gonzales introduces bill to expand protections for Border Patrol assisting state, local law enforcement

Rep. Tony Gonzales has introduced a bill aimed at enhancing the legal protections for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel when they assist local and state law enforcement agencies.

Feb 6 • 22:03 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Republicans warn Democrats' ICE reform push is cover to defund border enforcement

Senate Republicans accuse Senate Democrats of using their push to reform ICE as a pretext to defund immigration enforcement in the United States.

Feb 6 • 15:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Border crossings hit 55-year low — after Democrats said reform was the only fix

Border crossings have reached a 55-year low as the enforcement strategy from the Trump administration continues to influence rates, contradicting Democrats' claims that only legislative reform could solve the border crisis.

Feb 5 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump's border-czar takeover does little to calm Minneapolis tensions: ‘The agenda is still the same’

Tom Homan, appointed by Trump as a 'border czar', announced a reduction of 700 federal immigration officers to ease tensions in Minneapolis, but local anxieties persist as the administration's agenda remains unchanged.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Trump's World (Day 381): The White House Changes Tactics After Violent Videos, Sends Border Chief to Minneapolis

The article discusses the shift in tactics by the White House responding to violent videos, including the appointment of a seasoned border chief to Minneapolis amid ongoing immigration enforcement concerns.

Feb 5 • 11:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

D. Trump hints at a course change after U.S. citizens' deaths during immigration operations

D. Trump suggested a potential shift in tone during discussions about immigration policy after the deaths of U.S. citizens during enforcement operations, emphasizing the need for a balance between firmness and compassion.

Feb 5 • 10:35 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

The border gets the attention while fraudulent government benefits bleed taxpayers dry

The article highlights that while immigration debates concentrate on border enforcement, the real issue lies in the ineffective management of taxpayer-funded benefits systems that are susceptible to fraud due to lax verification processes.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Trump's World (Day 381): The White House Changes Tactics After Violent Videos, Sends Border Chief to Minneapolis

Following violent incidents, the White House has altered its approach by sending a seasoned border chief to Minneapolis amid concerns over immigration enforcement.

Feb 5 • 06:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Border czar Tom Homan calls anti-ICE roadblocks in Minneapolis a 'joke' after police chief disbands them

White House border czar Tom Homan criticized anti-ICE roadblocks in Minneapolis as ineffective and detrimental to local communities during a press conference.

Feb 4 • 19:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

White House border czar says 700 federal agents will leave Minnesota

Tom Homan, the White House border czar, announced the departure of 700 federal agents from Minnesota, while still maintaining a presence of around 2,000 agents in the state.

Feb 4 • 14:56 UTC

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