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The U.S. Border Patrol is reinstating aggressive driving tactics, including the PIT maneuver, to combat smuggling. This policy change, moving away from recent restrictions, aims to empower agents to pursue and stop fleeing vehicles more effectively. The training emphasizes precise techniques to ensure safety while holding criminals accountable.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino is retiring, marking a significant leadership change within the agency. His departure coincides with the exit of DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, signaling a broader transition at the Department of Homeland Security.
Senator slams DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's leadership, labeling the department a "disaster" during a tense Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The confrontation highlights ongoing scrutiny over ICE and Border Patrol agent conduct and deep partisan divides on border security.
