Officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticized the loosening of regulations governing migrant truck drivers under former President Joe Biden for causing "hundreds" of deaths.
Officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) criticized the loosening of regulations governing migrant truck drivers under former President Joe Biden for causing “hundreds” of deaths . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Secretary for Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin has attributed over 200 deaths caused by migrant trucker drivers to policies implemented by the Biden government. DETAIL: Secretary Mullin accused the Biden government of enabling unqualified migrant drivers to operate 18-wheelers without proper testing. He attributed 239 deaths caused by migrant truck drivers to the Biden government’s policies. “These individuals are dangerous, and because of the failure from the previous administration, from the Biden…Open
Immigrants account for about 20% of all truck drivers, but all of these non-domiciled licenses for immigrants represent only about 5% of all commercial driver’s licenses.
A five-day operation by Border Patrol netted dozens of illegal alien truck drivers, as the Trump administration continues a crackdown prompted by a series of deadly crashes.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents conducted a five-day enforcement operation, arresting 52 illegal aliens during immigration stops on major Arizona highways. Among those detained, 36 were operating commercial vehicles with licenses issued by states with sanctuary policies, raising concerns about road safety. DETAIL: According to sector officials, the drivers were nationals of El Salvador, India , Mexico, Turkey, and Russia . Many were allegedly working under expired employment authorizations issued during the former Biden regime. The operation drew praise from a U.S. Department of Transportation spokesman, who said the arrests will help improve roadway safety. In a separate case announced this week, Yuma…Open
The White House said Sunday that China is set to purchase at least $17 billion in agricultural products from the U.S. per year, a move that comes after President Trump’s recent China trip. The ongoing Iran war has also increased oil prices significantly for the agriculture and trucking industries. Gord Magill, a writer and truck driver, and John Boyd, founder of the National Black Farmers Association, join “On Balance” to discuss. #farming #truckers #iranwar "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.
The White House said Sunday that China is set to purchase at least $17 billion in agricultural products from the U.S. per year, a move that comes after President Trump’s recent China trip. The ongoing Iran war has also increased oil prices significantly for the agriculture and trucking industries. Gord Magill, a writer and truck driver, and John Boyd, founder of the National Black Farmers Association, join “On Balance” to discuss.
Irish truck drivers and farmers sparked a popular revolt starting on April 7, 2026, over greatly increased fuel costs. The drivers and farmers have used […] Source
Irish truck drivers and farmers sparked a popular revolt starting on April 7, 2026, over greatly increased fuel costs. The drivers and farmers have used […] Source
WALSH: Ireland isn’t a real democracy, it’s a uniparty racket. Left, center left, hard left, all the same system, all the same outcome. Scandinavian taxes, Somali level services. Government, media, NGOs, a three part machine. Now farmers, truckers, ordinary people are rising up. This is a grassroots revolt they haven’t seen in decades.
Truck and tractor drivers maintained positions at key fuel infrastructure sites, including the country’s only refinery and several major depots, severely restricting distribution.
