Stephen Dinan
Articles by Stephen Dinan
Biden, other leaders sign migration agreement to cap Summit of the Americas
President Biden and Summit of the Americas leaders pledged Friday to stiffen their borders and improve their asylum systems in an attempt to slow the unprecedented pace of illegal immigration across the hemisphere. Published June 10, 2022
DHS says anti-smuggler efforts stop 900 illegal immigrants a day
Homeland Security said Friday that stepped-up efforts to target the cartels that control migrant smuggling at the U.S.-Mexico border are paying off, with as many as 900 people a day derailed from their plans to cross. Published June 10, 2022
Western leaders will commit to stiffer borders, improved asylum
Leaders at the Summit of the Americas will sign an agreement Friday committing to stiffen borders and improve their asylum systems in an attempt to slow the unprecedented pace of illegal immigration across the hemisphere. Published June 10, 2022
Money mystery: Feds see record tax windfall, but can’t say why
Uncle Sam is making a lot of money. But he doesn't quite know why. Published June 9, 2022
‘Glam migration:’ The illegal immigrant wore Versace
A U.S. senator was stunned during his recent border trip when he saw an illegal immigrant who'd just jumped the boundary in a Versace dress. Published June 9, 2022
Ill-fated DHS disinformation board pursued partnership with social media platforms to censor content
The Department of Homeland Security's ill-fated disinformation board would have been part of an effort to work with private social media platforms to police their content, two senators revealed Wednesday, citing new documents provided to them by a whistleblower. Published June 8, 2022
Justices rule double-dealing migrant smuggler can’t sue Border Patrol agent
A man who helped smuggle illegal immigrants across the Canadian border, but also reported some of them to the U.S. Border Patrol, cannot sue an agent for personal damages under claims his constitutional rights were violated, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. Published June 8, 2022
Armed suspect outside Kavanaugh’s house targeted justice over abortion case, police say
Police arrested an armed man Wednesday morning outside the home of Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, saying he confessed he was angry over the court's looming decision on abortion and planned to kill the justice and himself. Published June 8, 2022
Unemployment benefits deemed ‘high-risk’ program after massive fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Government Accountability Office slapped its "high-risk" label on the federal unemployment insurance program Tuesday, saying what had been a small trickle of fraud turned into a gusher of waste during the pandemic. Published June 7, 2022
ICE reunites illegal immigrant mother with baby held by smuggler
ICE agents tracked down a smuggler who separated a 1-year-old girl from her mother as they tried to make their way deeper into the U.S., arresting the smuggler and reuniting the family. Published June 7, 2022
Terror alert: Anger over U.S.-Mexico border, abortion case could lead to shootings, DHS warns
The Department of Homeland Security issued a new terror alert Tuesday warning that anger over the chaotic U.S.-Mexico border or a looming Supreme Court decision on abortion rights could lead to more mass violence. Published June 7, 2022
Migrants found dead after smuggler abandoned truck along Texas highway
At least two illegal immigrants were found dead after a smuggler abandoned a truck that was carrying more than 100 people on the side of the highway in La Salle County, Texas, authorities said. Published June 7, 2022
Whodunnit: U.S. investigators probe theft of millions from Afghan government during Taliban takeover
Afghanistan's president didn't make off with oodles of cash as he fled the country last summer, but someone seems to have, according to a new inspector general's report Monday that says a key security account was drained of funds the day before the Taliban took over. Published June 6, 2022
Illegal immigrant tried to ‘strangle’ Border Patrol agent with cord, feds say
An illegal immigrant tried to strangle one Border Patrol agent with the cord from the agent's night vision goggles, and grabbed another agent's genitals to try to be set free, federal authorities said in new charges brought in Arizona. Published June 6, 2022
More Afghan allies get reprieve as Biden administration ramps up immigration approvals
The Biden administration this year has stepped up approvals of special visas for Afghan allies who assisted the American war effort, moving to recover from the catastrophe of last year's chaotic U.S. troop withdrawal and collapse of the Afghan government. Published June 6, 2022
Feds win warrant to seize Russian billionaire’s $350 million jet
Federal authorities announced Monday they have obtained a warrant to seize Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's $350 million jet, as part of America's attempt to deliver financial pain to Russian President Vladimir Putin's major backers. Published June 6, 2022
Feds bust extensive Uber smuggling ring at northern border
Federal authorities say Rajinder Pal Singh had figured out a pretty sweet scam, smuggling illegal immigrants from India across the northern border and into the Seattle area -- by putting them in Ubers. Published June 5, 2022
Michael Avenatti slapped with 4-year prison sentence for swindling Stormy Daniels
Michael Avenatti, the high-profile lawyer who took on President Trump, was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for cheating his most famous client, porn star Stormy Daniels. Published June 2, 2022
‘Distressingly’ high level of support for assassinating politicians among young Democratic men
More than half of Republicans believe the U.S. is drifting toward another civil war, according to a new poll released Wednesday by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which said it detected evidence of radicalization among both Democrats and the GOP. Published June 1, 2022
Texas plugs Biden’s border gaps with razor wire and prosecutions
Texas has deployed more than 40 miles of razor wire and other border barriers along its boundary with Mexico, building a makeshift fence to plug gaps the governor says the Biden administration left undefended amid the migrant surge. Published June 1, 2022
