Nation May 02

Guatemalan officials said the boy had a severe infection in his brain and had emergency surgery, but never stabilized and died Tuesday.

Politics May 01

A summary of the request obtained by the AP says the White House wants $3.3 billion for humanitarian aid to increase shelter capacity for unaccompanied migrant children and the feeding and care of families.

Politics Apr 25

The Democratic heads of the House Judiciary, Oversight and Homeland Security Committees sent a letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan on Thursday saying they were investigating the shakeup and asked for all internal communications related to the departure…

Politics Apr 10

Asked by reporters whether he had considered tapping his influential aide, Stephen Miller, to lead the Department of Homeland Security given Miller's focus on the issue, President Donald Trump was ready with praise — but not a promotion.

Politics Apr 09

But President Donald Trump says he's not looking to reinstate the much-criticized practice of separating migrant families at the border with Mexico.

Politics Apr 09

A turbulent 12-day stretch led to the eventual resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

Politics Apr 08

According to two administration officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the departure of U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph “Tex” Alles stems from a personality conflict within the agency.

Politics Apr 07

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned on Sunday amid the administration’s growing frustration and bitterness over the number of Central American families crossing the southern border, two people familiar with the decision said.

Politics Apr 06

Trump, who campaigned on a promise to secure the border, has thrown virtually every option his aides have been able to think of at the problem, to little avail.

Politics Apr 05

Longtime border official Ron Vitiello appeared to be cruising toward confirmation to lead the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But on Friday, President Trump confirmed he had pulled the nomination, even as he called Vitiello a "good man."…