Pakistan launches cross-border operation, kills 29 militants near Afghan border
Pakistan says it carried out a ground operation and border strikes along its frontier with Afghanistan, resulting in 29 militants killed.
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Court backs Trump admin authority to end TPS for Haitians, framing a broad immigration push
The White House release says the Supreme Court affirmed the Trump administration’s authority to terminate TPS for Haitian migrants, calling it a major sovereignty victory and a centerpiece of the America First border agenda; it catalogs about 60 actions—from stricter asylum and expedited removals to expanded enforcement and changes to naturalization and visa policies—designed to prioritize American citizens.
DHS hearing yields rare Democratic praise for Mullin, signaling warmer Capitol Hill ties
At a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the Department of Homeland Security, Democratic appropriators offered unusually warm praise for Secretary Markwayne Mullin, commending his openness and improved communication with lawmakers while still pressing him on border fencing and detention conditions. Mullin described using reconciliation funds to modernize DHS operations, including targeted staffing boosts at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and highlighted constructive outreach to Democratic state officials like Hawaii’s Josh Green, marking a thaw in Capitol Hill-DHS relations compared with past scrutiny.
Lebanese Army Pulls Back as Israeli Forces Push Near Border
The Lebanese army withdrew from a southern border village after Israeli troops advanced nearby, signaling intensified border tensions as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah persists. The wider conflict has caused thousands of deaths in Lebanon, casualties on the Israeli side, and a ceasefire that remains fragile despite renewals and ongoing exchanges across the border.
Border Red Tape Clouds World Cup Kickoff
Ahead of the U.S.-hosted World Cup, visa and border-entry issues threaten fans and officials: ESTA approvals have been moved back to pending for some travelers, fast-track visa efforts fall short, and Somalia’s top referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry, illustrating how immigration rules can disrupt the tournament even before kickoff.
Senate Republicans Demand Guardrails as Trump Fund Stalls Immigration Bill
Senate Republicans are insisting on guardrails or a full elimination of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund before moving a multibillion-dollar immigration and border-enforcement package. After the DOJ declined to challenge a court order halting the fund, GOP leaders say it’s effectively shut down, but several conservatives want stronger protections or no fund at all to unlock passage via reconciliation. Democrats vow amendments to ban the fund, while leadership aims to bring the package to a vote this week if the fund is dropped and guardrails are agreed upon.
Belarus as Russia’s Potential Drone Launch Pad Against Ukraine, ISW Warns
ISW says Belarus is being positioned to justify or enable Russian drone strikes into Ukraine from its territory, citing Belarusian claims of Ukrainian drone incursions and Kyiv warnings of pressure to use Belarus for attacks; Russia could use Belarus to target western Ukrainian supply routes, while some Kremlin voices retreat from threats to strike Kyiv directly. Moscow has tightened its airspace in response to Ukrainian long-range drone campaigns, including the first-ever closure of Kaliningrad airport over drone threats. Ukrainian forces have advanced in Slovyansk and western Zaporizhia as Russia conducts long-range strikes with missiles and drones (about 2 missiles and 122 drones overnight), with Ukraine downing most drones and reporting damage to several facilities, including UN/WFP warehouses in Dnipro and an Odesa USV strike.
Court Blocks Most of Texas SB4 as Immigration Law Nears Activation
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking four core provisions of Texas Senate Bill 4, delaying most of the 2023 immigration law just before it was set to take effect, while allowing the provision permitting police to arrest people suspected of illegal entry to proceed. Civil rights groups argued the measures infringe on federal immigration authority and could lead to racial profiling, while Texas officials contend SB4 mirrors federal policy and defends state borders; the ruling follows prior appellate actions and ongoing litigation over the law.
Ukraine warns Belarus over border activity as strikes persist
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns Belarus against involvement as Kyiv reports unusual border activity and fortifications along the frontier; Kyiv accuses Moscow of using Belarusian bases to launch attacks, while Moscow says it is making gains on the front. Ukraine also reports heavy drone activity and strikes on cities such as Kherson, Dnipro, Odesa, Sumy and Kharkiv, with some casualties and infrastructure restored after damage, and Ukrainian drones targeting the Tuapse port.
Zelensky Flags Belarus Border Activity, Pledges Fresh Sanctions
Zelensky said there is unusual activity on the Belarus border and Ukraine is monitoring the situation and ready to respond, while announcing new sanctions packages and pursuing international talks to strengthen air defenses and economic stability ahead of May discussions.
Buffalo Fans Sing Canada's Anthem in a Cross-Border Moment Amid Tensions
Amid rising US-Canada tensions, thousands of mostly American hockey fans joined in singing the Canadian national anthem at a Buffalo Sabres game after the singer's mic failed, highlighting enduring cross-border camaraderie despite geopolitical strains.
Appeals court holds Trump border asylum ban unlawful, underscoring congressional authority
A U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., ruled that President Trump's asylum ban at the southern border is illegal, reinforcing the view that asylum rights are grounded in law and cannot be unilaterally suspended by the president; the decision marks another legal setback for the policy, though advocates warn it may not immediately change conditions on the ground as migrants face ongoing restrictions under evolving immigration policy.
Court blocks invasion claim, reopening asylum access at the U.S.-Mexico border
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s declaration of an “invasion” at the U.S.–Mexico border was unlawful, effectively reopening the United States to migrants seeking asylum.
Court blocks Trump’s border asylum ban, paving way for Supreme Court clash
A divided U.S. appeals court in the D.C. Circuit rejected President Trump’s bid to bar migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border from seeking asylum, saying the move conflicts with federal law and that Congress—not the president—must modify the asylum system. The decision upholds a prior ruling that the policy was unlawful and leaves open options for further appeals, setting up a likely Supreme Court showdown over the policy.
Border Regions Drive Sharp Slowdown in 2025 U.S. Metro Growth
New Census Bureau estimates show U.S. metro-area population growth slowed to about 0.6% in 2025, with the steepest declines along the U.S.–Mexico border as immigrant inflows dropped, and Florida’s Gulf Coast counties losing residents after Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Nine of ten counties saw lower immigration in 2025 than in 2024, while growth leaders shifted to Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth, Atlanta, Phoenix and Charlotte. Despite the slowdown, births outpaced deaths in places like New York, underscoring shifting demographic dynamics that shape long-term urban growth.