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President Donald Trump speaks next to DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and Kevin McAleenan, the current U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner, as he visits the U.S.-Mexico border in Calexico, California. Photo by Kevin Lamarque/Reuters

Politics Apr 10

Trump says only one person is in charge of immigration: Him

By Colleen Long, Jill Colvin, Associated Press

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan speaks at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Advanced Training Facility in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on March 13, 2019. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters

Who is Kevin McAleenan, acting head of Homeland Security?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner Kevin McAleenan will take over for Kirstjen Nielsen when she steps down from her post Wednesday.

By Gretchen Frazee

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan speaks during a press conference Jan. 31 in Washington, D.C. Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images

WATCH: U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner testifies on Trump’s immigration policies

Watch the commissioner's remarks here.

By Joshua Barajas

Prosecution referrals suspended for adults who cross border illegally with kids, official says

The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection says he has temporarily stopped referring for criminal prosecution adults who cross the border illegally with children. Commissioner Kevin McAleenan told reporters in Texas Monday he ordered referrals suspended within hours of…

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Politics Apr 25

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World Apr 25

Father of suspected Easter bombers arrested

By Emily Schmall, Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press

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Politics Apr 25

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By Robert Burns, Lolita Baldor, Associated Press

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Politics Apr 25

Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid

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Politics Apr 24

Booker releases tax returns showing high charitable giving

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Nation Apr 24

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Politics Apr 24

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Health Apr 24

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By Associated Press

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World Apr 24

U.S. grants exemptions to sanctions on Iran Revolutionary Guard

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

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Economy Apr 24

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Economy Apr 24

Trump Fed pick under scrutiny for writings disparaging women

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

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Politics Apr 24

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