Military Deportation

Immigration Arrests Prompt Fear That Mass Deportations Loom

The arrest of three people at a seafood distribution warehouse in Newark has led to a heightened sense of alarm in the region.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

US military's mission on border moving quickly

The U.S. military's mission on the border is moving quickly as the White House and the Pentagon are making it a priority to publicize news about the mission.

ABC News - Jan. 24

White House says migrant deportation flights with military aircraft have begun

The Trump administration has started flying immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally out of the country using military aircraft, a White House spokesperson said Friday. White House press secretary ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Trump Pulls the Military Back Into the Political and Culture Wars

The removal of a portrait of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from a Pentagon hallway was among the president’s early actions.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

Libya Deports 613 Migrants Headed for Europe

Libya deported more than 600 men from Niger last month as North African countries — financed by the European Union to tackle migration — have ramped up expulsions of sub-Saharan Africans.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Trump Expands Quick Deportations Across the U.S.

President Trump’s first administration tried to implement a similarly sped-up process for removing unauthorized immigrants, but those efforts were hampered by federal courts.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Israel Embarks on an ‘Extensive’ Military Operation in the West Bank

The announcement came shortly after President Trump rescinded Biden-era sanctions on Israeli settlers and Jewish extremists raided Palestinian villages in protest against the cease-fire in Gaza.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Israel's Military Chief Resigns

Lt. Gen Herzi Halevi said he would resign his post, citing the army’s failure to protect the country on Oct. 7, 2023.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

Israeli military chief resigns

Herzi Halevi’s departure over failure to protect country from Hamas attack triggers politically charged battle for control

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Migrant community in Chicago braces for possible mass deportations

With the inauguration of President Trump, large cities across the U.S. are bracing for arrest operations that could begin as soon as this week targeting undocumented immigrants. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 20

Trump plan to deport migrants a 'disgrace', says Pope

Francis previously said that Trump cannot be a Christian if he plans to build a wall to keep migrants from Mexico out.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Chicago braces for immigration crackdown and deportations under Trump

CHICAGO — President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar vows that the biggest city in the Midwest will be “ground zero” for mass deportations, and officials across the political spectrum in ...

NBC News - Jan. 20

‘La Migra!’ A Glimpse of Trump’s Promised Deportation Storm

Sweeps by Border Patrol agents in California have stoked fears among undocumented migrant workers on the eve of Donald J. Trump’s presidential inauguration.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Noem on enforcing Trump's promises of mass deportations

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, was asked about enforcing the mass deportation plans promised during the 2024 ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

Iran and Russia boost military and intelligence ties

Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian sign wide-ranging partnership amid confrontation with west

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties

The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Hegseth's comments on military law questioned in confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.

ABC News - Jan. 14

Jayapal: Laken Riley Act a 'highway to mass deportation'

Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) said on Sunday that the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at curbing crime by migrants, is a “highway to mass deportation.” “It is essentially a highway to mass ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

U.S. military is ready to respond to California wildfires, FEMA's Criswell said

Active duty U.S. military personnel are on a "prepare to deploy" order, ready to go in and continue to support the firefighting effort, Criswell said.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Sudan’s Military Recaptures Key City From Paramilitary Accused of Genocide

Celebrations erupted in military-controlled areas, stoking hopes the victory might be a turning point in Sudan’s ruinous civil war.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Army officer's suicide death revives questions about mental health in military

The suicide death of a Green Beret on New Year's Day is reviving questions about whether enough is being done to identify service members in crisis.

ABC News - Jan. 11

Tulsa Massacre Was a ‘Coordinated, Military-Style Attack,’ Federal Report Says

The Justice Department’s conclusion follows an investigation of the 1921 atrocity in Oklahoma in which up to 300 Black residents were killed.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

González calls on Venezuelan military to reject Maduro

In a video posted on social media, Edmundo González accused Nicolás Maduro of carrying out "a coup d'état" by consolidating power.

CBS News - Jan. 10

US streamlines deportation flights to China

The Biden administration repatriated more than 500 Chinese nationals in the last year, laying the groundwork for systematic deportations across the Pacific Ocean. On Friday, the Department of ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Israeli military confirms identity of hostage killed in Gaza

Israel confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, found dead alongside him.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Ukraine war briefing: Western allies pledge $2bn in military aid for Ukraine

Aid promised at Ramstein meeting covered air defence, information technology, demining, naval forces, air forces and artillery. What we know on day 1,052. See all our Ukraine coverage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Meloni says Italy’s military has ‘no public alternative’ to Musk’s Starlink

Italian premier defends talks with billionaire’s SpaceX company and rejects accusations he poses ‘a danger to democracy’

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Biden administration gives $500m to Ukraine in final military aid package

US defense secretary says ‘Ukraine’s fight matters to all’ when revealing aid bundle days before Trump’s return. The Biden administration has given its final injection of military support to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return

Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East

ABC News - Jan. 9

In their final meeting, Zelenskyy, Austin say military aid to Ukraine must continue

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U_S_ Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting in Germany to press the incoming Trump administration to not give up on Kyiv’s fight, ...

ABC News - Jan. 9

Military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers

Maj. Michael Stockin faced 52 charges involving claims of abusive sexual contact with 41 victims, the Army said.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Extremism in US military is ‘sleeping danger’ says author of Pentagon report

New Year’s Day attacks by US service members highlight threat, says Bishop Garrison who led DoD investigation. The decorated combat veteran who led the Biden administration’s efforts to counter ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military talk

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Trump provokes anxieties with Greenland, Panama Canal military talk

President-elect Trump’s refusal to rule out military action to attain his ambitions of acquiring the Panama Canal and Greenland has sparked some stern responses overseas and spurred a global debate ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Israeli military says body of Bedouin hostage found in Gaza

The body of Yousef Zyadna, 53, was found in an underground tunnel in the Rafah area, the military says.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat

European leaders expressed their confusion and pushed back Wednesday against President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out using military force to take over Greenland.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Pete Hegseth fails to embody military professionalism

How does the time when I, a U.S. Navy veteran, roleplayed as a nuclear terrorist relate to Hegseth’s candidacy for secretary of Defense? Let me explain.