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2026-02-11 19:50:04

Border Chief Praised Agent After Chicago Shooting

Border Patrol official Greg Bovino praised an officer hours after he shot a Chicago woman five times, calling it "excellent service." Released texts show other officers celebrating the shooting, which is now part of a lawsuit. read more

2026-02-09 19:50:09

Volunteer Sues DHS Over Retaliatory Travel Ban

A Minnesota volunteer observer of ICE and Border Patrol alleges her TSA PreCheck and Global Entry privileges were revoked days after a confrontation with an agent. She claims retaliation in a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. read more

2026-01-29 22:20:08

Ousted Commander Praises Agents from Mount Rushmore

Removed commander Gregory Bovino addressed federal immigration agents in a video from Mount Rushmore. He praised their "Mean Green Machine" operations in Minneapolis, expressed love and support, and referenced his controversial "turn and burn" tactics before his recent ouster. read more

2026-01-28 23:10:35

Border Patrol Chief Joked About Accent, Citizenship: Driver

A rideshare driver in Minneapolis recorded an encounter with Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino, who questioned his citizenship based on accent. The incident occurred the same day an ICE agent fatally shot a woman in New York. read more

2026-01-28 18:10:08

Border Patrol Agents on Leave After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

Two Border Patrol agents who fired shots during an altercation with Alex Pretti in Minneapolis are on administrative leave. This is standard procedure as investigations into the 37-year-old's fatal shooting continue. read more

2026-01-27 19:40:39

Border Patrol Agent Shooting Critically Injures Person in Arizona

A person is in critical condition after being shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent in southern Arizona. The incident occurred Tuesday morning near Arivaca Road, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department. read more

2026-01-27 13:10:08

Border Patrol Chief Exits After Fatal Shooting Backlash

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is leaving Minneapolis after agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Pretti. The administration may scale back its federal presence there. A major winter storm has caused at least 30 deaths and widespread travel disruptions. read more

2026-01-27 12:10:13

Border Patrol Official Removed After Minneapolis Shooting Backlash

Gregory Bovino, a senior border patrol official, is being withdrawn from Minneapolis after his provocative comments on a fatal shooting exceeded the Trump administration's tolerance. His aggressive immigration enforcement tactics had made him a controversial figure. read more

2026-01-27 10:10:09

Border Patrol Chief Removed After Fatal Protest Shooting

Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino is reportedly leaving Minneapolis after backlash over the fatal shooting of nurse Alex Pretti. The DHS revoked his social media access following controversial online posts. Trump's border czar Tom Homan is being deployed to the city. read more

2026-01-27 09:10:09

Border Patrol Chief Reassigned After Minneapolis Shooting Controversy

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is leaving Minneapolis after a fatal shooting prompted a White House strategy shift. He is stripped of a special title and returns to a prior role, scaling back the federal presence. read more

2026-01-27 01:10:09

Border Patrol Chief Reassigned After Minneapolis Protest Deaths

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino is reportedly removed and returning to California, possibly retiring after an agent killed a protester. DHS denies he was relieved. Federal agents may withdraw from Minneapolis following the controversial shootings. read more

2026-01-26 01:10:15

Border Patrol Chief Blames Politicians for Fatal Protest Shootings

Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino blamed Democrats and journalists for Minneapolis chaos after agents fatally shot two protesters. He dodged responsibility questions. The administration accused one victim of attempted assassination, despite video evidence to the contrary. read more

2025-02-14 23:20:05

Border Patrol in Rio Grande Valley Sees Sharp Drop in Crossings

Arrests for illegal crossings have drastically decreased in the Rio Grande Valley since the new administration began. Border Patrol agents are witnessing idle buses and boats, with daily arrest numbers dropping significantly, making Rio Grande Valley less busy and migrants harder to spot. read more

2025-01-30 20:40:04

"Washington Woman Held Without Bail in Border Patrol Agent's Death"

A woman, 21, accused of killing a US Border Patrol agent in Vermont appeared in court for federal firearms charges. Teresa Youngblut was ordered to be held without bail until her preliminary hearing on February 7. The case is linked to a California stabbing. read more

2025-01-21 18:10:05

Border Patrol Agent Fatally Shot Near Canadian Border in Vermont

US Border Patrol agent David C. Maland was fatally shot during a traffic stop near the Canadian border in Vermont. One suspect was killed, another injured and in custody. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamin Huffman stated the incident is under swift investigation. read more

2025-01-21 02:40:03

Border Patrol Agent Killed in Line of Duty Near Canadian Border

A US border patrol agent was killed in northern Vermont near the Canadian border, with one suspect dead and another in custody. The incident occurred on Interstate 91 in Coventry, 20 miles from Canada, with FBI involvement. read more

2024-11-04 21:20:04

Trump Calls Border Patrol When "Nothing to Do," Criticizes Harris

Former US President Donald Trump revealed at a rally in North Carolina that he used to call the border patrol whenever he had nothing to do during his presidency, saying they considered him the "greatest president ever." read more

2024-10-15 16:20:05

Border Patrol Grapples with Over 150 Inoperable Border Cameras

Nearly one-third of Border Patrol's cameras along the US-Mexico border are not working, impacting operations. Outdated equipment and repair issues are blamed for the problem, with over 150 cameras affected. Despite this, the number of migrants crossing illegally decreased last month. read more

2024-08-26 19:10:05

Former Border Patrol Agent Arrested for Coercing Women During Processing

Border Patrol agent Shane Millan, 53, from New York, was arrested for allegedly making women undress during virtual processing to expose their chests. He faces four counts of deprivation of rights under color of law for his actions, which took place near the Canadian border in Jefferson County. read more

2024-08-22 19:50:09

"Mexican Cartels Smuggle Drugs in Fake Fruits, Border Patrol Discovers"

US Customs and Border Patrol officials seized $5 million worth of meth concealed in 1,220 fake watermelons among real ones at the US-Mexico border in California. Mexican cartels use imitation fruits to smuggle drugs, a strategy now considered "sophisticated." read more

2024-07-11 21:40:08

Border agents are accused of discarding migrants' essential belongings like baby food and medicine, with reports of birth certificates and turbans also being thrown away. The Border Patrol is urged to clarify guidelines on handling personal property, while migrants continue to face loss of vital items. read more

2024-06-20 10:40:11

US border patrol agents are sorting individuals between the border walls that separate Mexico and the US in San Diego. In North Charleston, South Carolina, where the diverse community feels the impact of immigration, discussions blur party lines among Black voters. read more