Across the Border

In rapidly unfolding US news, the Trump administration is reportedly planning an immigration crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, with federal agents potentially deploying as early as this weekend. Simultaneously, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit to block new congressional district boundaries in California, a move that could significantly impact the balance of…

The University of New Mexico (UNM) recently hosted a pivotal panel discussion, “Wildlife Without Borders: Conserving Mammals Across the U.S. Southwest and Northwestern Mexico,” on November 6, 2025. This timely event brought together experts to address the urgent conservation needs and complex challenges facing the rich biodiversity of the transboundary region, underscoring the growing global…

The United States is experiencing a notable acceleration in population growth, driven primarily by a significant rebound in immigration and a continued decline in death rates. Projections indicate the U.S. population will reach approximately 342 million by mid-2025, with some estimates placing it closer to 347 million by November 2025. This demographic shift is a…

President Donald Trump has asserted that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across the US “haven’t gone far enough,” defending the aggressive tactics employed by federal agents as necessary to remove undocumented immigrants. The news comes as videos documenting forceful encounters, including agents tackling a mother and deploying tear gas in residential neighborhoods, have surfaced,…

A volatile encounter involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in Evanston, Illinois, has ignited widespread public outrage and urgent calls for accountability after a car crash escalated into a violent arrest captured on video. The incident, which occurred around noon on Friday, November 1, 2025, saw federal agents using force, including pepper spray and physical strikes,…

Washington D.C. – The United States Coast Guard has significantly ramped up its operational presence and patrol activities along the U.S. Southern Border, including extensive operations on the Rio Grande in Texas, as part of a broader national strategy to enhance border security and interdict illicit activities. Recent reports confirm that Coast Guard crews were…

As the winter travel season kicks into gear, many Canadian ‘snowbirds’ heading to the United States are encountering new, and often confusing, registration requirements at the US border. While a significant policy shift mandates registration for Canadians staying longer than 30 days, official statements confirm that fingerprinting for this specific group has been waived, though…

Approximately 120 Soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1430th Engineer Company are set to deploy to the Southwest Border on October 17, 2025. This deployment is part of an ongoing federal mission to support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations. The unit, based out of Traverse City, will provide mission-enhancing support under the…