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- 1DHS Accused of Intimidating Border Tribe With Surveillance and Drones▼As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones
The Department of Homeland Security is facing accusations of intimidating the Tohono O'odham Nation as the Trump administration advances its border wall through their land in Arizona. The tribe, which for decades cooperated with DHS to limit border enforcement, now reports masked agents, drones and heavy surveillance in its community. ProPublica reports the administration is pushing forward with a wall that would divide the nation's territory despite that long-standing cooperation.
- 2Expert says North Korea could overwhelm US missile defense▼N. Korea capable of overwhelming US homeland missile defense – expert
An expert assessed that North Korea now has the capability to overwhelm the US homeland missile defense system, according to a report carried by the Philippine-based Inquirer. The claim suggests the scale and sophistication of Pyongyang's missile arsenal may exceed what American ground-based interceptors can reliably counter, adding to long-running concerns over North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
- 3ICE arrests hit record 51,000 in July▼ICE arrests 51K individuals in July, highest in single month in DHS history
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested about 51,000 people in July, the highest monthly total in the history of the Department of Homeland Security, according to US broadcasters including ABC7 Los Angeles and ABC11. The record figure is drawing attention to the scale of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement drive and its impact on communities.
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Cape Verdean singer Lucibela is returning to New York for new performances, bringing the morna and coladeira traditions of her homeland to American audiences. The Cape Verde-born artist, known for following in the footsteps of Cesária Évora, has built an international reputation with her warm vocals and modern take on island classics. Her return is being welcomed by world music fans in the city.
- 5Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan heads home to Laos●Laotian man deported by US to South Sudan leaves for Laos after year in detention
A Laotian man whom the United States deported to South Sudan is finally travelling home to Laos after spending about a year in detention there. The case drew attention to US deportation practices that sent migrants to third countries far from their homelands. His departure ends a year-long ordeal that critics described as unlawful relocation to a country with no connection to him.