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Trump reports illegal immigrant encounters at historic lows during first full month in office
President Donald Trump took to social media Saturday afternoon to declare “The Invasion of our Country is OVER” after his first full month in office, which saw only 8,326 apprehensions of illegal immigrants by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP), a record-setting low.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump relayed the apprehensions of illegal immigrants by Border Patrol at the southern border, all of whom were “quickly ejected from our Nation or, when necessary, prosecuted for crimes against the United States of America.”
The Trump administration’s apprehension numbers in its first full month represent a 96% drop from Biden administration highs in December 2023, when CBP reported 301,981 encounters at the southern border.
The U.S. southern border near El Paso, Texas. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins)
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“This means that very few people came – The Invasion of our Country is OVER,” Trump wrote in the post. “In comparison, under Joe Biden, there were 300,000 Illegals crossing in one month, and virtually ALL of them were released into our Country. Thanks to the Trump Administration Policies, the Border is CLOSED to all Illegal Immigrants.”
In fiscal year 2024, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported 271,484 removals, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported about 700,000 removals and returns, more than any prior fiscal year since 2010.
The Biden administration repeatedly had single days when apprehensions approached 10,000 illegal immigrants, surpassing the new administration’s monthly total.
Illegal immigrants traveling in a group (Fox Nation)
The Trump administration’s accomplishments come solely from executive action and tougher messaging after no border bill was signed.
“Anyone who tries to illegally enter the U.S.A. will face significant criminal penalties and immediate deportation,” the president wrote.
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After heavily campaigning on border security and cracking down on illegal immigration, Trump signed executive orders that declared a national emergency at the border and deployed the U.S. military to combat the surge.
He also signed orders ending birthright citizenship, suspending refugee admissions, ending the use of an app at the southern border to admit migrants via humanitarian parole and resuming border wall construction.
The Pentagon stepped in, deploying troops to the southern border and opening up Guantánamo Bay to migrants.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, left, and border czar Tom Homan discuss efforts to combat illegal immigration Feb. 3 in Texas. (Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
ICE restrictions previously put in place by the Biden administration were overturned by the DHS, allowing law enforcement to go into “sensitive” places, conduct expedited removal and review the parole status of migrants brought in under parole.
According to DHS data obtained by Fox News Digital, there were 11,791 interior ICE arrests from Jan. 20 to Feb. 8, compared to 4,969 during the same period in 2024, a 137% increase.
A number of high-profile raids in “sanctuary” cities yielded more than a thousand daily arrests, including those of violent criminals and gang members.
The country has also benefited financially from the new Trump border policies, with tens of millions of dollars taken back from New York City designated for hotels where migrants are being housed.
A recent order directed all federal agencies to identify all federally funded programs providing financial benefits to illegal immigrants and “take corrective action.”
The goal of the order is to make sure federal funds will not be used to support sanctuary policies or assist illegal immigration.
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Fox News’ Adam Shaw and Bill Melguin contributed to this report.
Algae grows in National Mall reflecting pool after revamp
Algae appears in the National Mall reflecting pool after a costly blue renovation ahead of America’s 250th, drawing mixed reactions from visitors.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has become overrun with algae just days after the landmark underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation, leaving visitors wondering if it will be cleared in time for 4th of July celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary.
Photos taken over the weekend show National Park Service employees working to clear algae from the pool, which had turned the water green. The pool’s basin had been painted “American Flag Blue,” a dark navy, ahead of Independence Day. The pool in Washington, DC, measures about 2,000 feet in length and 160 feet in width.
The renovation began in April and was completed earlier this month. According to The New York Times, the pool repairs cost a whopping $13.1 million.
In a previous statement to USA TODAY, the Department of the Interior said the new color would improve the pool’s reflective properties compared to the old gray concrete, which had collected algae and turned “a slimy green.”
An environmental expert tells USA TODAY the green could linger for several months. Here’s what we know.
Expert: July temperatures could be bad news for Reflecting Pool
There are doubts about whether the Reflecting Pool will return to its glistening blue color ahead of the holiday.
Hans Paerl, Research Professor of Marine and Environmental Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, told USA TODAY on Monday, June 15 the pool may still be impacted by algae and appear green by the semiquincentennial.
“The Fourth of July is probably the worst time of year because that’s when the temperature is highest,” he said. “It’s Mother Nature that’s really running the show.”
Algae thrives in hot weather but dissipates in the winter months, he explained.
DC is notoriously hot and humid in the summer months. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration told USA TODAY the summer forecast this year is expected to be above normal. In July, the region will experience several days in the upper 80s and 90s.
Also, the region is surrounded by numerous sources of humidity and moisture, including the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the Potomac River.
To eliminate the algae, the pool would need to be drained, Paerl said. The water would then require treatment before the pool could be refilled. However, even after treatment, the water may still contain nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus that promote algae growth. While these nutrients can be reduced, they cannot be removed to levels low enough to completely prevent algae from returning.
Though it’s possible to treat the water with chemicals like chlorine, Paerl said the chemicals could impact animals like ducks drinking water from the pool.
Additionally, such treatments are costly.
“The treatment might be worse than the problem,” he said, noting he would recommend officials “wait it out” until the cooler months after September.
“You learn to appreciate the color a little bit more,” he added.
USA TODAY reached out to the National Park Service and the Interior Department for comment. NPS had previously said it would collect algae and remove it from the pool.
Why was the Reflecting Pool renovated?
According to previous USA TODAY reporting, President Donald Trump announced a plan to revamp the Reflecting Pool in April. He said the pool had been the subject of complaints due to its leaking foundation and filthiness.
He told reporters that contractors would sandblast, caulk and resurface the pool basin. The pool is part of a city-wide initiative to spruce up landmarks ahead of the Fourth of July.
Before the concrete bottom, the pool’s basin was made of black asphalt. At points, the water had been dyed black to improve the reflection. Before renovations, the pool had leaked 16 million gallons of water a year, the National Park Service said.
President Donald Trump selected Atlantic Industrial Coatings to perform the renovations. Trump said he’d chosen the company because it had done work at his Sterling, Virginia golf club.
He’s continued to boast about the updated landmark.
In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump announced a Fourth of July rally to take place on the National Mall “with the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding the beautifully new Reflecting Pool.”
What did the NPS previously do about the water?
The National Park Service typically takes several measures to prevent algae growth and maintain water quality in the Reflecting Pool. A 2009 report states the agency performs water treatment, debris removal and pool cleaning.
The Reflecting Pool is filled with potable municipal water. DC Water and Sewer Authority treats the water with chloramine, a longer-lasting disinfecting compound than chlorine that prevents contamination. The water does not have long-lasting disinfection properties once placed in the Reflecting Pool.
Moreover, NPS also treats the Reflecting Pool with a proprietary algaecide. Still, algae growth has continued to be a consistent problem throughout the years. According to the report, the agency previously considered various methods to combat algae growth. One of the methods involved using small devices the size of a soda can to emit a sound frequency that would disrupt blooms.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was built between 1920 and 1923.
Michelle Del Rey is a trending news reporter at USA TODAY. Reach her at mdelrey@usatoday.com.
AUSTIN, Texas — Overnight storms that dumped 2 to 6 inches of rain across Central Texas resulted in the closure of more than 90 low-water crossings Monday morning.
Closures were heavily concentrated along Brushy Creek and its tributaries in Round Rock, Cedar Park and the Hutto area, with multiple crossings shut down on Spicewood Springs Road in northwest Austin.
Hays County roads also saw widespread closures, particularly along York Creek Road, Satterwhite Road and Bunton Lane south of Goforth Road. Additional closures were reported in Williamson County near Jarrell and Thrall, and in San Marcos near the San Marcos River.
CBS Austin crews observed flooding firsthand at Bunton Lane and Twin Estates in Kyle, where multiple sections of the road were impassable, as well as at the intersection of Parmer Lane and Cameron Road in northeast Travis County, where several crossings remained closed through the morning hours.
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Barton Creek near Lost Creek Trail also experienced elevated water levels. (Photo: CBS Austin)
In all, 93 low-water crossings were listed as closed on ATXFloods.com as of Monday morning, spanning Travis, Williamson, Hays, Burnet and Bastrop counties.
Meteorologist Avery Tomasco said dozens of crossings were likely to remain closed for most of the day as creeks, streams and rivers continued moving overnight rainfall downstream.
Officials urged drivers not to attempt to go around flood barricades or travel through flowing water.
“Turn around, don’t drown,” authorities said.
OMAHA, Neb. — Alabama baseball has its back against the wall at the College World Series as the Crimson Tide opens up an elimination game against the Texas Longhorns.
The Crimson Tide was blanked in its opening game of the event, losing 9-0 to Oklahoma, and faces a Longhorns program that fell to Georgia 7-1. The game begins at 1 p.m. CT with the winner playing on Wednesday against the loser of this evening’s Georgia-Oklahoma matchup.
Follow along for live score updates and analysis from Charles Schwab Field. Be sure to frequently refresh your browser, as the most recent information will appear right below this paragraph.
Top 1 Inning
Pregame
- 12:50 p.m. CT – The national anthem has been sung and we’re about to get underway at Charles Schwab Stadium.
- 11:31 a.m. CT – The skies are completely clear and the temperature reads 77-degrees. It’s perfect weather for an afternoon baseball game.
Starting Lineups
Alabama
- CF – Bryce Fowler
- SS – Justin Lebron
- C – Brady Neal
- 3B – Jason Torres
- DH – John Lemm
- LF – Eric Hines
- 2B – Brennan Holt
- 1B – Luke Vaughn
- RF – Peyton Steele
Starting Pitcher: LHP – Zane Adams – 3.96 ERA, 8-4, 98 SO, 27 BB, 88.2 IP
Texas
- RF – Aiden Robbins
- C – Carson Tinney
- LF – Anthony Pack Jr.
- DH – Ethan Mendoza
- SS – Adrian Rodriguez
- 2B – Temo Becerra
- 1B – Ashton Larson
- 3B – Casey Borba
- CF – Dariyan Pendergrass
Starting Pitcher: RHP – Ruger Riojas – 4.04 ERA, 5-2, 113 SO, 19 BB, 75.2 IP
How to Watch: 7-Seed Alabama at the College World Series
Who: 7-seed Alabama (39-20, 18-12 SEC) vs. 6-seed Texas (45-14, 19-10)
What: NCAA Baseball College World Series
When: Monday, June 15, 1 p.m. CT
Where: Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, NE
TV: ESPN
Radio: Crimson Tide Sports Network. LISTEN LIVE
Series: The Crimson Tide is 1-7 all time against the Texas Longhorns, dating back to the first matchup in 1983. Alabama is 1-2 against the Longhorns since Texas moved into the Southeastern Conference in 2024.
Last Meeting: Texas defeated Alabama two games to one in a weekend series in the middle of April. Alabama struck out 49 times across the three games, but did take the Sunday matchup 2-1 to avoid being swept.
Last time out, Alabama: The Crimson Tide swept St. John’s in the Tuscaloosa Super Regional behind two strong performances by starting pitchers Tyler Fay and Zane Adams. Alabama endured a 17-hour rain delay in game two and saw senior Jason Torres hit a seventh-inning grand slam to eliminate the Red Storm and advance to the College World Series for the first time since 1999. However, it opened with the College World Series with an uncharacteristic 9-0 loss to Oklahoma.
Last time out, Texas: The Longhorns ace Dylan Volantis took the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs and gave up four runs in the first inning. Designated hitter Ethan Mendoza got Texas’ only RBI in the fifth inning, cutting Georgia’s lead to 4-1, but that’s as close as the Longhorns got as the Bulldogs won 7-1 to stay in the winner’s side of the College World Series bracket.
Omaha Weather Information
Saturday, June 13 – Partly cloudy early, followed by increasing clouds with showers developing later in the day. High around 80 degrees. 10-15 miles per hour winds with chances of rain at 50-percent.
Monday, June 15 – Forecasts call for 79-degrees at first pitch with sunny skies and just 24-percent humidity and an eight mile per hour western wind.
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