Pakistan Shuts Down Border with Iran Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks
Pakistan expressed its commitment to support Iran in the face of Israeli airstrikes on Saturday but subsequently announced the indefinite closure of all border crossings with Iran on Monday. A high-ranking official from Pakistan’s Baluchistan province mentioned, “Border facilities in all five districts—Chagi, Washk, Panjuk, Kechi, and Gwadar—have been suspended.” This was stated on Monday. […]
Drones from Border Patrol appeared at the protests in LA. Is this a cause for concern?
Drone Usage Over Los Angeles Raises Civil Liberties Concerns Recently, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confirmed that they are deploying drones, specifically MQ-9 predators, over Los Angeles in response to civil unrest. According to a statement, these aerial vehicles are meant to support various federal law enforcement agencies, including immigration and customs enforcement, in the […]
Texas Lays to Rest the Final Migrant Remains Under Biden’s Border Policy
The number of deceased undocumented immigrants has considerably burdened local funeral homes in Eagle Pass, Texas—once the busiest crossing point during the Biden administration. Consequently, Maverick County officials resorted to using temporary morgues to manage the situation. This week marked the burial of the last undocumented immigrant who had been stored in an emergency morgue […]
Murder Suspect in Houston Crashes Car with Toddler Following Police Pursuit Near the Border
Texas Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase Texas law enforcement apprehended a Houston-area man following a high-speed chase that started in the border town of Far. The individual, 35-year-old Margarito Alcantal, is being sought by officials regarding a murder case from 2021. On Wednesday, investigators from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Texas Public […]
The Stakes Are High: Border Hawks Relying on Significant Legislation to Achieve Success
From the Border Patrol Union leaders to the Angel Family Coalition, President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Building” is said to encapsulate the key elements of his recent achievements with Border Patrol. Recently, House GOP leadership has revived crucial support for border-related clauses in a settlement package that was approved in May. The Border and Hawks […]
Border Patrol union leader states they are committed for the long term as protests against ICE continue in LA
Border patrol agents in Los Angeles have reported success in addressing ongoing anti-ICE protests, which they describe as “long-term” issues, and union leaders are looking to intensify their efforts under President Trump. “I’m not going to leave until I’m done,” said Paul Perez, President of the Border and Border Patrol Council, in a conversation with […]
Senate Republicans disagree on funding plan for Trump’s border wall
Senator Graham Presses Forward on Border Security Funding Senator Lindsey Graham is pushing ahead with plans to fund President Trump’s border security initiatives, despite significant pushback from fellow Senate Republicans who are advocating for major spending cuts. The South Carolina Republican, who chairs the Senate Budget Committee, confirmed his intention to allocate funds aimed at […]
US soldiers start apprehending migrants in border security area
Last week, U.S. forces began detaining immigrants along the southern border as part of a new initiative targeting individuals trespassing in designated National Defense Areas. President Trump has recently identified Fort Hancock, Texas, as one of these areas, which also includes regions bordering New Mexico. According to U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Chad Campbell, three individuals […]
Stephen Miller clashes with GOP senator regarding funding for the border wall in Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’
Border Wall Funding Negotiations in Washington In Washington, Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller faced off with GOP Senators on Thursday regarding the increased funding for the border wall tied to President Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) found himself in a tense back-and-forth during crucial negotiations about the financial package […]
Separate the big attractive bill, secure the border, and provide Trump with a genuine victory.
The GOP seems less like a big tent these days and more like a fragmented assembly. There isn’t a lot connecting the various factions apart from the party affiliation. This lack of unity makes it tough to get a reasonable budget bill together—one that manages to cut spending without throwing in hefty subsidies for high-tax […]