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Lawmakers want to put defense funds President Trump used for a border wall back

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Trump administration used Defense Department funds to build parts of a border wall. Now Congress wants that money back…

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Supreme Court takes up census case as other count issues loom

Workforce

Judge: DHS head didn’t have authority to suspend DACA

Management

Senators worry new policies may hinder non-citizen servicemembers naturalization process

Federal Newscast

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2019, file photo an iPhone displays the apps for Facebook and Messenger in New Orleans. Facebook says the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be violating the company's rules if agents create fake profiles to monitor the social media of foreigners seeking to enter the country. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

US plans for fake social media run afoul of Facebook rules

Technology

Emergency Center personnel stand next to a tv screen showing a meteorological image of the tropical storm Dorian, as they await its arrival, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. Puerto Rico is facing its first major test of emergency preparedness since the 2017 devastation of Hurricane Maria as Tropical Storm Dorian nears the U.S. territory at near-hurricane force. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)

CBP joins preparation efforts for Hurricane Dorian’s arrival

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Union criticizes Justice Dept. sending anti-Semitic post to immigration judges

Workforce

CBO confirms no sequestration cuts this year

Federal Newscast

FILE - This Nov. 13, 2013 file photo shows the main gate of Camp Pendleton Marine Base at Camp Pendleton, Calif. A human smuggling investigation by the military led to the arrest of 16 Marines Thursday, July 25, 2019 while carrying out a battalion formation at California's Camp Pendleton, a base about an hour's drive from the U.S.-Mexico border. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)

16 Marines charged with smuggling migrants into the US

In today’s Federal Newscast, an investigation into Marines accused of helping smuggle migrants into the United States led to the arrest Thursday of 16…

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House Committee chairman wants investigation into Border Patrol Facebook group

In today’s Federal Newscast, House Homeland Security Committee chairman Bennie Thompson wants the IG to find out if CBP leadership knew about a secret…

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Border official resigns amid uproar over migrant children

People

The acting head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection resigned Tuesday amid an uproar over the discovery of migrant children being held in filthy conditions.

Lawmakers want to put defense funds President Trump used for a border wall back

Supreme Court takes up census case as other count issues loom

Judge: DHS head didn’t have authority to suspend DACA

GAO nudging agencies to take care of priority recommendations

Poor communication, planning led to massively underused border facility

Defense Department assures Congress, no more money moved to pay for border wall

Senators worry new policies may hinder non-citizen servicemembers naturalization process

US plans for fake social media run afoul of Facebook rules

CBP joins preparation efforts for Hurricane Dorian’s arrival

Union criticizes Justice Dept. sending anti-Semitic post to immigration judges

CBO confirms no sequestration cuts this year

16 Marines charged with smuggling migrants into the US

House Committee chairman wants investigation into Border Patrol Facebook group

Border official resigns amid uproar over migrant children

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