Politics
Political Shifts and Leadership Changes
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) urged the White House to abandon a proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund as part of budget negotiations. Pete Vasquez, with extensive Border Patrol experience, is set to lead the agency following Mike Banks' departure.
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The Hill
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that Rosario “Pete” Vasquez will serve as Border Patrol chief. Vasquez, who has more than 26 years of experience with the Border Patrol, according to CBP, will succeed Mike Banks in the role. Banks stepped down last month after roughly 15 mon
2026-06-01 19:01 UTC
The Hill
A group of former FBI employees is launching a nonprofit to aid those caught in the crosshairs of what they call the agency’s “retribution campaign.” The FBI Support Network will offer legal assistance for those facing discipline, counseling to those “asked to violate their oath and core values,” an
2026-06-01 19:04 UTC
The Hill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters at the Capitol on Monday that his preference would be that the White House shut down the proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund if Congress is to pass a budget reconciliation package anytime soon. “I made my views very clear on the iss
2026-06-01 19:30 UTC