ICE agents are reportedly arresting parents at school bus stops—a claim that DHS denies. Meanwhile, experienced investigators are being pulled from cases involving human trafficking, child exploitation, and fentanyl. That's according to Eric Balliet, a retired ICE agent and former Homeland Security Investigations official who joined Jacob Soboroff on "Connect." He says agents are being reassigned from those critical investigations to immigration enforcement.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday on separate state convictions for hauling girls through a community in northern Arizona in an unventilated trailer. Samuel Bateman, 50, was convicted of three child abuse counts stemming from [...]
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children is scheduled to be sentenced on separate state convictions
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have arrested 11 foreigners in Boston as part of a multiagency operation targeting child exploitation aboard cruise ships.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have arrested 11 foreigners in Boston as part of a multiagency operation targeting child exploitation aboard cruise ships. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP ) officers at the Port of Boston, working with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other partners, arrested 11 foreign nationals during Operation Tidal Wave from August 14–16, 2026, for involvement in the reception and disbursement of child sexual abuse and exploitation material. DETAIL: The suspected pedophiles, nine Philippine citizens, one Indonesian, and one Nicaraguan, were encountered while boarding the cruise ships Volendam and Norwegian Breakaway.…Open
On the August 18, 2026 episode of The NEWSMAX Daily, host Tony Marino covers President Trump welcoming California lifeguard Ryder Williams, the young man he rescued, and their families into the Oval Office to recognize Williams’ heroic actions during a dangerous ocean rescue. The race for Florida governor takes center stage as Rep. Byron Donalds discusses keeping the Sunshine State affordable and warns about the DSA threat on “Bianca Across The Nation.” Trump-endorsed Rep. Jimmy Patronis also discusses the governor’s race on “Wake Up America.” Then, Carl Higbie dives into what he calls Democrats’ “economically illiterate” tax cash grabs, and NEWSMAX Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera reports on “Operation Muddy…
"Operation Muddy Waters" allows federal law enforcement to crack down on illegal alien sex offenders and child exploitation. NEWSMAX's Crime Correspondent Jason Mattera reports.
A Mexican national who had been deported multiple times was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole for sexually exploiting two minors and sneaking back into the country, a case federal officials say proves the need for zero-tolerance border enforcement. Erik Santana-Garcia, 34, formerly of Salt Lake City, received the sentence on July […] The post Deported child predator sentenced to 20 years after illegally reentering the US appeared first on American Almanac .
A Mexican national who had been deported multiple times was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison without parole for sexually exploiting two minors and sneaking back into the country, a case federal officials say proves the need for zero-tolerance border enforcement. Erik Santana-Garcia, 34, formerly of Salt Lake City, received the sentence on July 30 in the Western District of Missouri after pleading guilty on March 3 to three federal charges: interstate transportation of a minor with intent to engage in illegal sexual activity, possession of child pornography, and illegal reentry following a prior deportation. He will serve every day of the 20-year term, no parole, followed by a lifetime of supervised release. After that, Immigration…Open
The Department of Homeland Security announced on July 29, 2026, that ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working with the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking and federal, state, and local partners, arrested 905 suspects and rescued 180 victims during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This enforcement focused on host cities across the country as millions […] The post DHS: Over 900 Arrested, 180 Trafficking Victims Freed in FIFA World Cup Crackdown appeared first on StoneZone .
The Department of Homeland Security announced on July 29, 2026, that ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), working with the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking and federal, state, and local partners, arrested 905 suspects and rescued 180 victims during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This enforcement focused on host cities across the country as millions of fans gathered for various tournaments leading up to and including the World Cup. Of those rescued, 150 were adults and 30 were juveniles. Officials noted that major sporting events often attract criminal networks exploiting tourism and demand for commercial sex. Investigators used undercover work, surveillance, and online monitoring to disrupt these enterprises, while…Open
