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U.S. Attorney's Office charges over 230 for immigration crimes in Arizona

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona has charged 232 individuals with immigration-related offenses during enforcement operations from March 8 to March 14, 2025.


Trump signs order to cut federal bureaucracy

President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order aimed at reducing the size of the federal bureaucracy.


CDT reviews AISI's updated guidance on foundation model misuse

The Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) has submitted its comments on the U.S. AI Safety Institute's (AISI) updated draft guidance aimed at managing the risks associated with foundation model misuse.


Mexican national indicted for illegal reentry into US

Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced the indictment of Marco Gomez-Arguello, a 36-year-old native of Mexico, for illegal reentry into the United States following deportation.


International collaboration on icebreakers advances after Helsinki meeting

Representatives from the United States, Canada, and Finland convened in Helsinki on March 4-5 to discuss the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact).


CBP announces tariff updates following executive orders

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the implementation of five Presidential Executive Orders affecting tariffs on imports from China, Hong Kong, Canada, and Mexico.


Secretary of State Rubio: 'We are officially cancelling 83% of the programs at USAID'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. State Department, with assistance from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is canceling "83% of the programs at USAID."


DOGE announces 200K+ unused government credit cards deactivated

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced the deactivation of over 200,000 unused government credit cards within a span of three weeks.


DOGE slashes $560 million in taxpayer spending, canceled over 680 contracts in February

In February, its first full month of existence, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled over 680 contracts and cut more than $560 million in spending.


Customs seize $30K worth of fake skin creams in Allentown

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have seized four shipments of counterfeit cosmetics in Allentown, Pennsylvania, valued at $28,550 if they had been genuine.


Laredo CBP apprehends man wanted for negligent vehicular homicide

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry have apprehended a man wanted for homicide in Arkansas.


CBP seizes $20M in meth hidden in mineral water bottles at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Roma Port of Entry in Texas recently intercepted a shipment containing more than $20 million worth of methamphetamine.


CBP intercepts $3.5 million worth of fake jewelry sent from China to Puerto Rico

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have seized a shipment of counterfeit luxury jewelry valued at $3.5 million in San Juan, Puerto Rico.


CBP launches updated app with new voluntary departure feature

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the launch of its updated mobile application, CBP Home, which now includes a new feature called Intent to Depart.


Canadian citizens arrested at U.S. border with cocaine

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Massena in New York recently intercepted a vehicle carrying two Canadian citizens found with narcotics and drug paraphernalia.


Troy Edgar sworn in as Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

This weekend, Troy Edgar was officially sworn in as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by Secretary Kristi Noem.


Sean Curran sworn in as new Secret Service director

Today, Secretary Noem conducted a ceremonial swearing-in for Sean Curran as the Director of the United States Secret Service in the Oval Office.


DHS launches CBP Home app with self-deportation feature

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced the CBP Home app, featuring a self-deportation reporting tool for individuals illegally residing in the United States.


ICE arrests Honduran national outside Northampton Prison amid cooperation concerns

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Amilcar Josue Villalvir Mendez, a Honduran citizen, into custody outside Northampton County Prison in Easton on February 27.


ICE deports Sierra Leonean man convicted of visa fraud

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has completed the removal of Prince Solomon Knox, a 62-year-old national of Sierra Leone, to his home country on March 1.