Trump initially declared a national emergency two years ago to bypass a congressional standoff over funding the project and divert military construction funds to the wall. Keep Reading
Committees with jurisdiction over components of the Department will not only coordinate with the Committee on Homeland Security to produce comprehensive authorization legislation for the Department but also consult with the committee. Keep Reading
Trump announced via Twitter that he would delay for two weeks ICE raids to give Congress a chance to "get together and work out a solution" on immigration policy. Keep Reading
Acting CBP Commissioner sounds alarm on "a system-wide emergency that is severely impacting our workforce." Keep Reading
“The next steps are up to Attorney General Barr, and we look forward to the process taking its course," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said. Keep Reading
President didn't reveal in his annual address whether he's planning to declare a national emergency to get funds. Keep Reading
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) commended the president for his "bold" plan, and said he will introduce it in the Senate this week. Keep Reading
As the government shutdown nears one month, about 1,300 Honduran migrants are making their way through Guatemala, according to multiple reports. Keep Reading
Hoping to make a crack in Democratic unity as the partial government shutdown reached Day 25, President Trump invited a handful of moderate Democrats to the White House on Tuesday for lunch and a chat. Keep Reading
"These children are dead today because you failed to address the loopholes that cause illegal immigration," he says to lawmakers of in-custody deaths. Keep Reading
Senate Democrats and Republicans continued to debate the shutdown, with the leaders engaging in a familiar back-and-forth. Keep Reading
Last year was the deadliest and most destructive fire season in California, with 104 deaths and more than $3.5 billion in damages. Keep Reading
“This is a humanitarian crisis – a crisis of the heart and a crisis of the soul,” president said. Keep Reading
The trip comes amid deliberations to end a partial government shutdown that has left more than 800,000 federal employees without pay. Keep Reading
“Our members put their lives on the line to keep our country safe; requiring them to work without pay is nothing short of inhumane,” says AFGE president. Keep Reading
Felipe Alonzo-Gomez was the second child to die in CBP custody within a month; secretary asked "parents to not place their children at risk by taking a dangerous journey north." Keep Reading
"Our officers are protecting the immigrant community in many ways," acting ICE director said said in a conference call the White House organized with reporters. Keep Reading
DHS spokesman decries "unacceptable number" of unaccompanied children and family units who "flood our border because of these catch-and-release loopholes." Keep Reading