Gov. Greg Abbott says his 'border czar' has been promoted to lead U.S. Border Patrol
The U.S. Border Patrol chief’s official X account posted Tuesday that Texas "border czar" Mike Banks was the agency’s 27th leader.
Trump to tap Texas “border czar” to lead U.S. Border Patrol, report says
Mike Banks, a former Border Patrol agent, has served in his current role as a special advisor to Gov. Greg Abbott since January 2023.
Border Patrol Chief Owens announces retirement, Texas border czar to take over
Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens is retiring in April, and will be replaced by Texas Border Czar Mike Banks, after a historic crisis at the southern border.
Trump to install Texas border czar as Border Patrol chief, sources say
Mike Banks, who has spearheaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown, is expected to be appointed Border Patrol chief after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.
Texas' Border Czar Mike Banks to lead President Donald Trump's Border Patrol
Texas launched its own border strategy during the Biden Administration, and now President Donald Trump has picked the leader of that project to run the Border Patrol.
Migrants at Texas border in shock after Trump canceled their asylum appointments
Hours after Trump’s inauguration, his administration canceled appointments allowing migrants to enter the U.S. to request asylum, leaving many of them stranded on the U.S.-Mexico border.
New Migrant Caravan Approaching U.S.-Mexico Border After Trump's Inauguration
The group of people from different countries departed on Inauguration Day from Tapachula, Mexico, aiming to reach the U.S. despite President Donald Trump's immigration crackdownwh
Texas Sheriff on deportations, securing the border amid Trump’ executive orders
On Monday, January 20, recently inaugurated President Donald Trump signed multiple executive orders, proclamations, and memorandums; several of which pertained to the Southern Border. Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland,
Border Patrol agents adjust as immigration policies shift under Trump administration
Border Patrol and Rio Grande Valley residents respond to policy changes under the Trump administration amid ongoing ...
Border Patrol agent killed in Vermont worked at the Pentagon during 9/11, family says
A U.S. Border Patrol agent who was killed in Vermont during a traffic stop near the Canadian border was a military veteran ...
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Pentagon sending troops to the border; Texas DPS welcomes the help
Two days after President Donald Trump took the oath of office, active-duty U.S. military troops are preparing to head to the ...
Texas man sentenced after admitting to smuggling more than 2,500 illegal immigrants in six-month span
A Texas man who led a large human smuggling operation was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison after he was found guilty of ...
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CBP Officers Temporarily Close South Texas Border Crossing Amid Immigration Policy Changes
According to a CBP official, the officers were simply performing a regular exercise. However, the news outlet, which focuses ...
‘Nicest guy in the world’: Community mourns Border Patrol agent killed in confrontation in Vermont
Governor Phil Scott identified David Maland as the fallen officer, extending his “heartfelt condolences to Agent Maland’s ...
Border Patrol agent slain in Vermont is first killed in line of duty since 2014
David Maland, 44, was a military veteran who worked security duty at the Pentagon during the Sept. 11 attacks, his family ...
US adults want border security action but mostly oppose arrests in schools, churches: AP-NORC poll
A poll finds many U.S. adults support the idea of beefing up security at the southern border and undertaking some ...