Security
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Trump talks Greenland with NATO chief, agrees to meeting in Switzerland with roiled European allies
Trump early Tuesday cast the acquisition of Greenland as a security imperative for the entire world.
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The Reconquista: How Mexico is weaponizing illegal immigration to punish the United States
Many pillars of the Mexican elite embrace the notion of Reconquista—the “reconquest” of the land ceded to the United States by Mexico during the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, achieved through mass migration and political action. There are many in positions of power who share some version of that vision.
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Trump warns Minnesota to crack down on 'insurrectionists'
Trump has previously warned he was prepared to invoke the Insurrection Act to quell unrest in Minneapolis. Border Czar Tom Homan this week confirmed he would meet with Trump on Friday and discuss the prospect.
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Antony Blinken confirms he spoke with imprisoned Paul Whelan
Blinken spoke to Whelan via phone and did not elaborate on the conversation.
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Former Chief of US Border Patrol slams Mayorkas for fighting 'so hard' to keep the border open
Scott said that he believes Mayorkas should be impeached.
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Northern states see record surge in illegal border crossings, Border Patrol says
Officials are urging the public to make a report when they see something suspicious.
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Austin cancels Europe trip for NATO meetings amid hospitalization
Austin was scheduled to travel to Brussels for NATO and Ukraine meetings this week.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin transfers powers to deputy after being hospitalized anew
Austin was scheduled to depart Tuesday for Brussels to hold a meeting of military officials coordinating aid and strategy for Ukraine war.
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Navy removes third commander from duty this year
"Navy leaders are held to high standards of personal and professional conduct, both on and off duty," the Navy said when announcing the commander's removal.
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Texas' Operation Lone Star border security costs more than multiple states' budgets
Gov. Greg Abbott met with 13 governors this week, who all expressed their commitment to defending Texas and showed how combined efforts in one area in Eagle Pass, Texas, worked.
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Instagram, Facebook remove Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The firm did not point to specifics, though the AP noted that Khamenei had openly applauded Hamas for conducting the Oct. 7 raid into Israeli territory that saw its forces kill roughly 1,200 civilians and seize more than 200 hostages.
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Highest number of apprehensions in US history at southwest border in 1st quarter of fiscal 2024
They totaled 785,422, greater than the individual populations of three U.S. states: Wyoming (586,485), Vermont (647,818), and Alaska (733,536).
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Court rejects Biden administration attempt to dismiss Texas asylum policy lawsuit
The state of Texas and America First Legal sued the administration over a federal rule change created by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which changed the statutory and sole authority of asylum claim adjudication from immigration judges to include administrative officers.