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Greg Abbott, Border Patrol

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.

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Trump Taps Texas Border Czar To Head Up U.S. Border Patrol

President Donald Trump on Tuesday selected Texas border czar Michael Banks to lead the U.S. Border Patrol, tapping a career agent with decades of experience in federal immigration enforcement. Banks,

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Greg Abbott seeks $11 billion in federal reimbursements for border security

In a letter to U.S. congressional leaders, the governor blamed previous border security policy for leaving Texas “defenseless,” forcing state officials to spend billions.

Active-duty troops will be sent to secure US-Mexico border

The Associated Press on MSN · 23h

US active duty troops beginning to arrive in Texas and San Diego to support border security

U.S. officials say active duty military troops are arriving in El Paso, Texas, and in San Diego on Thursday evening.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Where Active-Duty Troops at US-Mexico Border Will Be Deployed

Active-duty military troops are set to begin arriving in El Paso, Texas, and San Diego on Thursday evening, marking the initial phase of deploying new forces to secure the southern border, according to defense officials.

Fortune on MSN · 1d

Pentagon has begun deploying 1,500 active duty troops to secure the U.S.-Mexico border

Acting Defense Secretary Robert Salesses said the troops will fly helicopters to assist Border Patrol agents and help in the construction of barriers.

Vermont, Border Patrol

KING5 · 9h

FBI arrests a Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of Vermont Border Patrol agent

The FBI says the woman and a German man who died in the firefight had been under surveillance for several days.

The Boston Globe · 2d

‘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 family, friends, and colleagues."

Portland Press Herald · 2d

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 said.

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'A national emergency:' U.S. troops head to Texas as Trump border crackdown begins

Army soldiers and Marines are headed to Texas and California. The Air Force is mobilizing planes and helicopters for ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

With Trump considering Texas' 'border czar' to head Border Patrol, Cornyn praises pick

Texas' senior U.S. senator says he expects Trump to move swiftly on border matters once he resumes office next week.

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Trump using military cargo planes to fly back illegal immigrants at southern border

The Defense Department has begun to repatriate illegal immigrants, using military cargo aircraft as the Trump administration ...

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Federal government doubles down on border strategy; Impact on McAllen remains unclear

The U.S. government is deploying 1,500 troops to the southern border, with plans for more, as Border Patrol focuses on efficiency amid rising concerns from locals and advocates.

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