U.S. Border Patrol is the uniformed law enforcement arm of U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the Department of Homeland Security. Known for securing U.S. land borders between ports of entry and managing illegal crossings, smuggling, and special interest alien detentions. Recently, it has been subject to significant congressional budget disputes while conducting apprehensions along both the southern and northern borders. Last updated Jul 6th, 2026
Russian national flagged as a Special Interest Alien detained at the Texas-Mexico border near Roma on Sunday. Border Patrol and Texas DPS caught the individual crossing illegally with a group of migrants. The designation signals a potential national security or counterintelligence threat.
House Republicans passed a 215–211 party-line budget framework that could allocate around $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol. No Democratic support. The funding is not yet approved. Additional votes in both chambers are still required.
Trump: 'Wow! Cryin’ Chuck Schumer just said, for the whole World to hear, that “NOBODY RESPECTS BORDER PATROL OR ICE.” That is one of the most egregious, incorrect, unpatriotic, and dangerous statements I have EVER heard from a “professional” politician. HE MUST IMMEDIATELY APOLOGIZE TO THESE GREAT PATRIOTS, AND I MEAN NOW! President DONALD J. TRUMP'
