WATCH: Trump administration proposes longer detention of migrant families
The Department of Homeland Security is moving to end a long-standing federal court agreement that limits how long immigrant children can be kept in detention.
Trump administration extends protected status for Syrians in U.S.
Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan says the continued armed conflict in Syria merited the extension.
WATCH: Border crossings are dropping, top immigration official says
The acting secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan said he expected 25% fewer migrants to cross the border this month.
WATCH: Acting Homeland Security chief McAleenan testifies on border security
Sen. Lindsey Graham, who chairs the committee where Kevin McAleenan is testifying, recently introduced legislation to extend the amount of time children can be held in U.S. custody to up to 100 days.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan is scheduled to appear before senators a day after reports surfaced of another migrant child dying while in U.S. custody.
A Democratic lawmaker blamed the Trump administration's border policies for the deaths of migrant children. The acting head of the Homeland Security Department lashed out at the "appalling accusation."…
McAleenan will testify before a Senate subcommittee at 10 a.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here.
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.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan says the department is running out of money amid the crush of migrants crossing the Southern border. He says the White House will send a supplemental request for more funds.
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