Top News
New York Times/Wall Street Journal/The Hill/NPR/NewsMax: D.H.S. Requests 20,000 National Guard Members to Help With Immigration Crackdown
AP/The Hill/NewsMax/Washington Post/CBS News: Trump administration officials say Secret Service is investigating Comey’s ‘86 47’ social media post
Washington Examiner: Gabbard says Comey should be ‘put behind bars’ for ‘8647’ post
FOX Business: Homeland Security official calls ‘activist’ judges ‘un-American,’ aims to increase ICE arrests
Wall Street Journal: DHS Is Considering Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for Citizenship
Wall Street Journal: Supreme Court Puzzles Over Trump’s Decree to Limit Birthright Citizenship
Los Angeles Times: Justices skeptical of Trump plan to limit birthright citizenship and judges who blocked it
Washington Examiner: Supreme Court asks tense questions of Trump lawyer over birthright citizenship
Breitbart: US Supreme Court weighs judicial checks on Trump with birthright case
CBS News: Supreme Court asks tough questions of federal government in birthright citizenship case
ABC News: Justice Kavanaugh’s ‘practical question’ if birthright citizenship ban took effect
NewsMax: Trump: Supreme Court, End Birthright Citizenship ‘Scam’
CNN News Central: Supreme Court Appeared Open to Limiting Nationwide Injunctions, But Wrangled Over Birthright Citizenship Order
NPR: Birthright citizenship case goes to the Supreme Court
NPR: Birthright citizenship goes to the Supreme Court
NPR: Supreme Court justices appear divided in birthright citizenship arguments
Bloomberg: Supreme Court Wary of Letting Trump Citizenship Curbs Start
FOX News: Supreme Court takes on birthright citizenship: Justices appear open to conserving status quo
Bloomberg: Supreme Court’s Liberals Blast Trump Birthright Citizenship Plan
FOX News: Every court has ruled against you’: Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan spars with U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer in birthright citizenship case’
New York Times: When Will the Supreme Court Rule on Birthright Citizenship?
New York Times: 4 Takeaways From the Citizenship Case (That Was Really About Injunctions)
New York Times: How Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship Fits in His Immigration Efforts
USA Today: Key takeaways from the historic Supreme Court debate on birthright citizenship
New York Times: Birthright Citizenship Case Has Several Unusual Features
NewsMax: FBI Assigning Agents to Immigration Enforcement
Axios: Judge orders Georgetown scholar freed after immigration detention
AP: US wants to withhold details in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. Judge will hear arguments
FOX News: Marc Thiessen slams Democrats’ ‘politically insane’ defense of alleged MS-13 gang member
Breitbart: HHS Secretary RFK Jr.: Joe Biden’s Border Policy was ‘Biggest Facilitator for Child Abuse’ in American History
Washington Examiner: How Trump is protecting migrant children
The Hill: House Democrat: DHS ‘going to come after US citizens’
The Hill: [MA] Here are the actions the Trump administration has taken against Harvard so far
CNN: [NY] Exclusive: DHS civil rights office opened investigation into Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest days before office was dissolved
FOX Business: [NJ] Trump’s border czar warns Democrats who ‘cross a line’ after ICE facility incident
The Hill: [NJ] Homan on Ocasio-Cortez warning of ‘problem’ if Democrats arrested: ‘You can’t intimidate me’
CBS News: [NJ] Newark Mayor Ras Baraka appears in court after ICE arrest outside Delaney Hall
Reuters: [NJ] Newark mayor’s lawyers to seek dismissal of trespass charge, say arrest was targeted
Washington Post: [NJ] Newark mayor says arrest at ICE detention center meant to ‘humiliate’ him
NewsMax.com: [NJ] Dem N.J. Mayor Faces Mid-July Trial After ICE Arrest
Breitbart: [NJ] Dem Rep. Ramirez: Trump Administration ‘Targeted’ Newark Mayor
CBS News: [PA] Pennsylvania judge is first to rule Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act is justified. Here’s what that means.
Washington Times/Breitbart: [SC] Six Illegals Accused of Killing South Carolina Mother in Random Attack
AP: [AL] More Republicans push to criminalize bringing immigrants in the US illegally across state lines
New York Times/NBC News: [WI] Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to charges accusing her of obstructing immigration agents
The Hill: [Mexico] Schumer slams Trump for apparent deal with El Chapo’s family: ‘Roll out the red carpet’
AP: [El Salvador] Senate rejects Democratic measure to force more transparency on deportations to El Salvador
Washington Post: [Venezuela] Toddler left in U.S. custody after parents were deported is returned to Venezuela
AP: [Venezuela] Toddler arrives in Venezuela after being separated from parents when they were deported from US
Breitbart: [Venezuela] Nicolás Maduro Claims He ‘Rescued’ Venezuelan Toddler Repatriated from U.S.
Opinion – Editorials
Wall Street Journal: The Abrego Garcia Boomerang at the Supreme Court
Opinion – Op-Eds
Wall Street Journal: Nixing FEMA Is No Disaster
USA Today: Supreme Court takes on birthright citizenship – but that’s not the real case
FOX News: You might get deported if the Trump administration suspends due process
The Hill: [China] China’s surveillance strategy uses Latin America as a base
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Washington Examiner: ICE chief touts ‘daily’ deportation flights, rejects funding concerns at hearing
NewsNation: ICE seeks ‘robust volunteer cadre’ for immigration enforcement
Tampa Free Press: DHS Reminds Congress Of Tour Guidelines After New Jersey Incident; Democrats Blame ICE for “Chaos”
Wall Street Journal: In Immigration Crackdown, Migrants Are Denied a Day in Court
Reuters: Avelo Airlines faces backlash over Trump deportation flight contract
New York Times: What to Know About ICE Enforcement in Restaurants
FOX 17 This Morning: ICE Crackdowns
CBS Austin: 17 arrested, 10,000 fentanyl pills seized in narcotics trafficking operation across DMV
Politico: The quiet crisis facing immigrant families once protected by the Biden administration
NBC News: [MA] Mass. sheriff to ICE and public: ‘Everybody just needs to take a step back’
FOX News: [MA] US attorney for Massachusetts says interference with ICE operations is ‘disturbing,’ threatens arrests
CBS New York: [NY] Long Island brothers deported to El Salvador after routine ICE check-in appointment, attorney says
Wall Street Journal: [NY] He Was Undocumented for 30 Years. Then Trump’s Deportations Started.
NewsNation: [TN] ICE in TN: Congressman calls for ‘obstruction’ investigation into mayor
FOX 17 This Morning: [TN] Push for Investigation into Mayor
CBS Austin/Breitbart: [FL] Federal, state authorities arrest 33 in worksite operation against illegal immigration
CBS News: [FL] Undocumented immigrant faces $1.82 million fine for failing to leave U.S. after 2005 removal order, documents show
New York Post: [WI] Grinning Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan makes novel ‘immunity’ defense after being charged with helping illegal migrant evade ICE
Univision: [WI] Wisconsin judge pleads not guilty to helping man evade federal immigration agents
Federalist: [WI] Delusional Leftists Compare Judge Indicted For Helping Illegal Evade Arrest To Harriet Tubman
FOX News: [MN] Federal judge orders ICE to immediately release Indonesian man accused of overstaying visa
NewsMax: [TX] ICE Nabs Accused Hit Man Given Work Permit Under Biden
Breitbart: [CA] ICE Raids in Los Angeles Net 239 Criminal Illegal Aliens in One Week
Breitbart: [CA] California Couple Charged with Impeding ICE Agents by Attempting to Ram Car
Telemundo: [CA] Oceanside woman confronts ICE agent who knocked on her door and is saved from deportation
Los Angeles Times: [CA] L.A. Vietnamese man came for annual ICE check-in, then nearly got deported to Libya
Citizenship and Immigration Services
AP: Seattle Judge Rescinds Order Directing Trump Administration to Admit 12,000 Refugees
Bloomberg: E-Verify+ Transforms Employment Eligibility Verification
Telemundo: A ray of hope for migrants with I-220A: new court decision could open the way to the residence
CNN: What to know about immigration to the US, in charts
Breitbart.com: [WV] Indian Migrant Arrested for Marriage Fraud, Visa Overstay
Washington Post: [South Africa] Afrikaner resettled by Jewish-affiliated group denies antisemitism claims
Customs and Border Protection
Washington Examiner: Border crossings down 99%, even fewer headed to US
New York Times: Trump’s Military Buildup at the Border Expands
ABC News: Federal judge dismisses trespassing charges against 98 people arrested in new military buffer zone along Southwest border
Washington Post: Judge orders charges dismissed for migrants accused of trespassing on military property
Washington Examiner: New York, Washington, Vermont see most illegal northern border crossers
Federal News Network: CBP looks to expand its use of facial recognition technology
Washington Examiner: Teenage cancer survivor DJ Daniel made honorary Border Patrol agent
NewsMax: Asylum-seekers Still Arrive at the US Border, but What Will Happen to Them?
New York Post: [MA] Harvard Russian scientist being held by ICE, charged with smuggling frog embryos into US
FOX News: [MD] Border Patrol seizes $875K in marijuana disguised as shipment of men’s overalls
FOX News: [TX] Drummer detained by CBP before flight to Europe for band’s tour
Yahoo News: [TX] Sen. Cornyn files bill to reimburse Texas for border security
Univision: [NM] Court determines that any foreigner detained at the border and declared inadmissible is not entitled to bail
USA Today: [CA] An estimated $60K in cigarettes seized from cruise passengers in California
Federal Emergency Management Agency
AP: FEMA’s acting chief says agency will shift more disaster recovery responsibilities to the states
NewsMax: FEMA to Shift More Disaster Recovery Responsibilities to States
Reuters: FEMA chief says agency will raise state burden for disasters to 50%
CNN: CNN Exclusive: FEMA is ‘not ready’ for hurricane season, internal agency review shows
Wall Street Journal: FEMA Head Admits in Internal Meetings He Doesn’t Yet Have a Plan for Hurricane Season
ABC News: FEMA ‘not ready’ for hurricane season, internal review finds
CBS News: FEMA "not ready" for hurricane season, internal review says
Reuters: Staff losses and low morale are derailing FEMA hurricane preparations, internal document says
New York Times: Severe Storms Move Through the Midwest
Washington Post: Stretch of severe weather brings thunderstorm, tornado risk to U.S.
CNN: Wisconsin and Minnesota communities hit by tornadoes as severe storm threat shifts south Friday
CNN: [IL] Chicago and other Midwest metros at risk for strong tornadoes as multi-day severe weather threat ramps up
Secret Service
USA Today/FOX News: Secret Service investigating ex-FBI Director James Comey’s ‘8647’ Instagram post
CBS News: [TX] Ex-Fort Worth divinity professor sentenced to 10 years after child porn found on work computer
Coast Guard
AP: Homeland Security looks to buy a new $50M jet for secretary and Coast Guard officials
The Hill: Noem eyes $50M for new DHS jet
CISA/Cybersecurity
Reuters: Malicious actors using AI to pose as senior US officials, FBI says
NewsMax: Over 276M Patient Records Exposed in 2024 Cyber Attacks
CyberScoop: FBI warns of fake texts, deepfake calls impersonating senior U.S. officials
CyberScoop: SAP cyberattack widens, drawing Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon comparisons
FedScoop: National Labor Relations Board watchdog investigating DOGE, potential data breach
Wall Street Journal: House GOP Move to Block State AI Laws Sounds Cyber Alarms
Wall Street Journal: Coinbase Says Cybercriminals Stole Customer Data, Sought Ransom
Bloomberg: Coinbase Hack Rocks the Company That Led Crypto Into Mainstream
Terrorism Investigations
Breitbart: First Ever: USDOJ Files Terrorism Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel Members
San Francisco Chronicle: [TN] ‘Young hero’: Mass casualty plot foiled at California school by a teen gamer across the country
AP/Washington Post: [TX] Texas mother accused of terrorism over claims she bought ammo, gear for son planning mass violence
National Security News
Bloomberg: Trump’s Rush to Cut AI Deals in Saudi Arabia and UAE Opens Rift With China Hawks
The Hill: Democrats question Hegseth on Trump’s Qatar jet security risks
Bloomberg: Trump’s Qatar Jet Offer Raises Security Concerns
Politico: Dems move to block Middle East arms sales over Qatar plane deal
Daily Wire: This Princeton Scholar Was Once A High-Ranking Iranian Official. Why Is He Still Here?
Breitbart: [Turkey] Putin to No-Show at Planned Ukraine War Talks in Turkey on Thursday, Says Kremlin
New York Times: [Turkey] Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine to Begin Amid Doubt and Chaos
AP: [Turkey] Russia and Ukraine to hold their first direct peace talks in 3 years amid low expectations
Breitbart: [Syria] Trump holds historic first meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa
Roll Call: [Syria] Senate panel leaders back Trump’s lifting of sanctions on Syria
Reuters: [United Arab Emirates] UAE to build biggest AI campus outside US in Trump deal, bypassing past China worries
Wall Street Journal: [Qatar] How Qatar Spent Billions to Gain Influence in the U.S.
Wall Street Journal: [Iran] Trump Says U.S., Iran Close to Nuclear Deal
Reuters: [Iran] US targets Iran-backed Hezbollah with new sanctions, Treasury Departments says
AP: [China] China takes aim at US steel and aluminum tariffs, criticizes recent US restrictions on Huawei chips
AP: [China] China blasts new US rule banning use of Huawei’s Ascend advanced computer chips
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