Two killed, two others in critical condition after Border Patrol pursuit in Arizona
Four immigrants who had crossed the border illegally were also in the car.
Four immigrants who had crossed the border illegally were also in the car.
Largest yet: $1.3 billion contract awarded for border wall
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
Trump has promised to build 450 miles of wall along the border with Mexico by the end of the year. So far, the government has awarded millions of dollars in contracts for construction of 30-foot-tall barriers, along with new lighting, technology, and infrastructure. The Trump administration says it has already built 187 miles of wall. Some of it is new, but most is replacing old, much shorter barriers that officials say were not sufficient.
Fake or diluted cleaning supplies, coronavirus test kits and medicine flood US borders
Criminals are cashing in on our demand for common household products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers across the country have intercepted fake COVID-19 test kits, hand sanitizers, and disinfectants just to name a few.
Criminals are cashing in on our demand for common household products. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers across the country have intercepted fake COVID-19 test kits, hand sanitizers, and disinfectants just to name a few.
Drones flying drugs into the U.S.
Border patrol agents say they have thwarted two recent attempts to smuggle drugs into the U.S. via drones.
Border patrol agents say they have thwarted two recent attempts to smuggle drugs into the U.S. via drones.
Downed drone near Arizona border had 2 packages of meth
A Yuma border patrol agent recovered a drone containing two packages of methamphetamine.
A Yuma border patrol agent recovered a drone containing two packages of methamphetamine.
Tucson border agent dragged after trying to stop suspected smuggler
The U.S. Border Patrol says an agent was dragged 15 feet down a road after trying to apprehend a suspected human smuggler.
The U.S. Border Patrol says an agent was dragged 15 feet down a road after trying to apprehend a suspected human smuggler.
Rep. Matt Gaetz unveils legislation to deport all illegal immigrants during a pandemic
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would force the government to deport all illegal immigrants held in the U.S. when a national emergency is declared because of a communicable disease -- the latest call for tougher border and immigration restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., unveiled legislation Tuesday that would force the government to deport all illegal immigrants held in the U.S. when a national emergency is declared because of a communicable disease -- the latest call for tougher border and immigration restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Customs and Border Protection: Man from India caught crossing the border tests positive for COVID-19
Officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Monday that a 31-year-old man who was caught crossing the border has tested positive for COVID-19.
Officials with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Monday that a 31-year-old man who was caught crossing the border has tested positive for COVID-19.
Despite critics’ outcry, border wall construction goes on
The federal government is proceeding with plans for a border wall despite many protests.
The federal government is proceeding with plans for a border wall despite many protests.
US coronavirus cases top 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins
As of April 21, there were more than 43,000 deaths and 73,000 recoveries in the United States from the novel coronavirus.
As of April 21, there were more than 43,000 deaths and 73,000 recoveries in the United States from the novel coronavirus.
Trump announces 60-day 'pause' on immigration, will only apply to those seeking certain green cards
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
The president made the announcement in a tweet on Monday.
US appeals order to give detained migrants beds in Arizona
The Trump administration on Monday appealed a federal court order requiring the U.S. Border Patrol to provide beds, blankets, showers, quality food and medical evaluations to migrants held in many Arizona facilities longer than 48 hours.
The Trump administration on Monday appealed a federal court order requiring the U.S. Border Patrol to provide beds, blankets, showers, quality food and medical evaluations to migrants held in many Arizona facilities longer than 48 hours.
Still no stimulus check in your bank account? Here's why it may be delayed
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients are expected to receive the payments automatically soon, IRS said
Stocks rise as Trump prepares reopening of America details
Stocks erased losses as investors focus on economic restart.
Stocks erased losses as investors focus on economic restart.
US border agent arrested on suspicion of child sex crimes
A U.S. Border Patrol agent is facing charges on suspicion of sexually abusing multiple children over several years.
A U.S. Border Patrol agent is facing charges on suspicion of sexually abusing multiple children over several years.
US finds major cross-border tunnel used to smuggle drugs
Agents uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling tunnel and seized 4,400 pounds of illicit drugs worth over $29 million.
Agents uncovered a sophisticated drug smuggling tunnel and seized 4,400 pounds of illicit drugs worth over $29 million.
Border Patrol officers seize $37M of meth in tomato shipment
Border officials found $37M worth of meth in a tomato shipment.
Border officials found $37M worth of meth in a tomato shipment.
Illegal border crossing into U.S. down 50%
The Trump administration closed the southern and northern borders and anyone caught crossing illegally is to be returned to Mexico or Canada.
The Trump administration closed the southern and northern borders and anyone caught crossing illegally is to be returned to Mexico or Canada.
Non-essential travel restricted at US-Mexico border to control coronavirus spread
Mexico and the U.S. announced plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as they try to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mexico and the U.S. announced plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as they try to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Advocates: Transgender woman sexually assaulted at ICE site
A transgender woman seeking asylum should be released after she was sexually assaulted and harassed while being detained in an Arizona immigration facility with men for nine months, advocates said Thursday.
A transgender woman seeking asylum should be released after she was sexually assaulted and harassed while being detained in an Arizona immigration facility with men for nine months, advocates said Thursday.