Byron Donalds cracks down on persistent border blind spot leaving US vulnerable to overstays

April 21, 2026 9:30am EDT / Fox News

The bill would require DHS to report to Congress on biometric tracking gaps at every port of entry

By Ashley J. DiMella Fox News

FIRST ON FOX:Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donalds introduced legislation that would require biometric tracking of every entry and exit from the United States, as part of a Republican push to crack down on visa overstays and fraudulent immigration documents.

With illegal crossings down sharply under President Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans are shifting toward the next phase of immigration enforcement — tracking visa overstays and closing documentation loopholes. Donalds’ bill aims to force full nationwide use and federal oversight of the biometric entry-exit system.

Donalds told Fox News Digital exclusively he introduced the legislation on Monday.

“Thanks to President Trump’s decisive actions, our borders are more secure than they have been in decades. We are now moving to finish the job by introducing the Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act, which provides the oversight needed to ensure every entry and exit is fully verified,” Donalds told Fox News Digital.

FLORIDA SHERIFF SAYS ICE PARTNERSHIP ONLY THE BEGINNING IN ILLEGAL MIGRANT CRACKDOWN

Congressman Byron Donalds is introducing Reform Immigration Through Biometrics Act to tighten immigration enforcement nationwide.(Paul Ratje/AFP via Getty Images)

The bill would close gaps to ensure full coverage at every port, provide system flow updates and identify what is “slowing” it down by requiring DHS to report to Congress. The biometric data system collects fingerprints, facial images and iris scans.

Immigration reform is a central focus of the second Trump administration, with officials shifting attention toward internal tracking and enforcement gaps, not just border crossings.

The biometric entry-exit system was first introduced a decade ago, following a 2004 recommendation from the 9/11 Commission to strengthen national security through a comprehensive tracking method.

HOUSE GOP BILL COULD TRIGGER SELF-DEPORTATION FOR SOMALI REFUGEES AMID MINNESOTA FRAUD PROBE

Previous administrations failed to fully implement the system across all ports of entry, leaving it incomplete. A final rule issued in December 2025 now mandates a nationwide rollout.

Donalds’ legislation aims to ensure it is fully executed this time by holding DHS accountable.

“The border has been secured, but the work is far from over,” said Donalds in a press release. “Visa overstays and fraudulent documentation remain a large piece of the overall illegal immigration puzzle that needs to be addressed.”

Rep. Byron Donalds unveiled legislation cracking down on immigration overstays.(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Data from the Border Patrol cited by Pew Research found there were 237,538 migrant encounters at the Mexican border in 2025. It is the lowest number since Richard Nixon was president in 1970 when 201,780 were encountered.

I REPRESENT A BORDER DISTRICT THAT WAS SWAMPED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION. WHAT I’M SEEING NOW MIGHT SURPRISE YOU

Migrants wait in line to turn themselves in for processing to Border Patrol agents after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas, on May 9, 2023.(Patrick T. Fallon/AFP)

Donalds, a candidate for Florida governor to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis, said he anticipates “swift passage” of the bill.

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“Republicans are steadfast in our commitment to the mandate entrusted to us by the American people,” he told Fox News Digital.

Fox News Digital reached out to DHS for comment.

Ashley J. DiMella reports on politics for Fox News Digital.

欧洲法院裁定匈牙利反性少数法律违规

2026年4月21日 22:08 / 联合早报

2025年6月，匈牙利民众在布达佩斯参加骄傲游行，抗议前总理欧尔班政府限制性少数群体集会与表达权利的政策。 （法新社）

欧洲法院周二裁定，匈牙利限制或禁止获取同性恋、双性恋、跨性别者等（LGBTQ）群体相关内容的规定违反欧盟法律，并指这些规定使相关人群遭受污名化和边缘化。

路透社报道，欧洲法院星期二（4月21日）指出，匈牙利的相关做法违反了《欧洲联盟条约》第二条所列出的欧盟基本价值观，也侵犯了提供和接受服务的自由，并违反数据保护法。

这项裁决可能成为观察匈牙利新领导人马扎尔（Peter Magyar）未来社会政策走向的一项试金石。马扎尔在4月12日的选举中以压倒性优势胜出，结束了欧尔班（Viktor Orban）长达16年的执政。

在欧尔班任内，匈牙利的LGBTQ权利持续倒退。去年，政府禁止举行骄傲游行，并允许警方使用人脸识别摄像技术识别参与者。

马扎尔曾是欧尔班所属右翼政党青民盟的官员，他在竞选期间主张支持平等，但在LGBTQ权利问题上一直避免作出明确表态。

2025年6月，匈牙利民众在布达佩斯参加骄傲游行，抗议前总理欧尔班政府限制性少数群体集会与表达权利的政策。 （法新社）

欧洲法院周二裁定，匈牙利限制或禁止获取同性恋、双性恋、跨性别者等（LGBTQ）群体相关内容的规定违反欧盟法律，并指这些规定使相关人群遭受污名化和边缘化。

路透社报道，欧洲法院星期二（4月21日）指出，匈牙利的相关做法违反了《欧洲联盟条约》第二条所列出的欧盟基本价值观，也侵犯了提供和接受服务的自由，并违反数据保护法。

这项裁决可能成为观察匈牙利新领导人马扎尔（Peter Magyar）未来社会政策走向的一项试金石。马扎尔在4月12日的选举中以压倒性优势胜出，结束了欧尔班（Viktor Orban）长达16年的执政。

在欧尔班任内，匈牙利的LGBTQ权利持续倒退。去年，政府禁止举行骄傲游行，并允许警方使用人脸识别摄像技术识别参与者。

马扎尔曾是欧尔班所属右翼政党青民盟的官员，他在竞选期间主张支持平等，但在LGBTQ权利问题上一直避免作出明确表态。

‘Traitor’ Dem senator ripped after one-word reaction appears to cheer on Iran

April 21, 2026 9:42am EDT / Fox News

Mike Davis called on the Senate to vote to censure Murphy, saying he was ‘cheering for America’s enemy during war’

By Ashley J. DiMella, Robert McGreevy, Fox News

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., appeared on CNN’s “State of the Nation” on Sunday, where he claimed that President Donald Trump is engaged in a “deliberate campaign” to “increase violence” in the United States.

Democratic Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy is under fire after a one-word social media post fueled accusations he was a “traitor” cheering against the United States amid the war in Iran.

“Awesome,” Murphy wrote on X in response to a post reporting that 26 ships in Iran’s shadow fleet have made it past the US blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

Murphy’s post adds to his long-running criticism of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy and revived scrutiny over his past posture toward Iran, giving critics fresh ammunition to cast the Connecticut Democrat as hostile to U.S. interests.

Social media commenters unleashed on Murphy for the message, with some asking if his account was “hacked” and others accusing him of cheering on Iran.

SCHUMER BLASTED TRUMP FOR FAILING TO OUST MADURO — NOW WARNS ARREST COULD LEAD TO ‘ENDLESS WAR’

Sen. Chris Murphy speaks during the Concordia Annual Summit on Sept. 24, 2025, in New York City.(Riccardo Savi/Getty Images)

“It takes an insane level of Trump Derangement Syndrome to cheer for a terrorist regime that chants ‘Death to America,’” White House Spokesperson Olivia Wales told Fox News Digital.

“Chris Murphy is an America-last, radical left lunatic who stands for illegal aliens and Iranian terrorists over the American people. The only thing ‘awesome’ will be when he is out of office,” Wales added.

DOUG SCHOEN: AS A DEMOCRAT, I BACK TRUMP’S IRAN STRIKE — MY PARTY IS WRONG

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst notably told “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday morning that there is “no evidence” that Iranian shadow fleet vessels, ships used to evade international sanctions, have made it through the U.S. blockade.

“The tweet was sarcasm,” a spokesperson for Murphy’s office told Fox News Digital in a statement later on Tuesday morning. “Chris obviously thinks it’s terrible that Donald Trump continues to mishandle every aspect of a war he started but clearly has no strategy to end.”

Commenters continued criticizing Murphy on X on Tuesday morning.

“First of all this is false,” Sean Parnell, assistant to the secretary of war for public affairs, posted, denying the report Murphy responded to. “Second, a Dem senator cheering on the number one state sponsor of terror is shameful.”

“This is what late stage TDS looks like: Cheering on Iran to defeat the U.S. Navy,” the Trump War room wrote.

“This U.S. senator is publicly cheering for America’s enemy during war. The Senate should vote to censure him,” Mike Davis, Article III Project founder and president, commented.

SCHUMER CALLS TRUMP ‘A MILITARY MORON’ AND SAYS US ‘WORSE OFF’ NOW THAN WHEN IRAN WAR STARTED

“Was Sen. Murphy’s account hacked?” Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York wrote.

“Chris Murphy roots against America,” conservative commentator Steve Guest posted.

An Iranian flag is planted in the rubble of a police station, damaged in airstrikes, on March 3, 2026, in Tehran.(Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

“‘I love when Iran wins, it’s awesome…’ – a UNITED STATES SENATOR???????????!!!!!!!!!,” added Matt Van Swol, a former employee of the Department of Energy, according to his X bio.

CRUZ SAYS TRUMP’S MOVE TO STRIKE IRAN ‘MOST CONSEQUENTIAL DECISION’ OF HIS PRESIDENCY

https://www.foxnews.com/video/6393557573112

Fox News caught up with Murphy Tuesday morning to ask whether he regretted the post or planned to take it down.

“I guess I just have to be more careful about sarcasm on Twitter,” he said.

Murphy continued that X is “kind of a cesspool” and suggested “sarcasm is not something … allowed … any longer.” He added that he believes Trump’s handling of the war is “bungled” and “mismanaged” and should be ended “as quickly as possible.”

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media outside the Oval Office of the White House on Monday, April 13, 2026.(Salwan Georges/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28, 2026, when U.S. forces, alongside partner forces, launched a coordinated military campaign against Iran.

As the Trump administration pressures Iran to curb its nuclear program, the U.S. is using its naval and air power to choke off Iranian shipping around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.

Murphy recently called out Trump for his posts related to the war with Iran, saying it is a “a clear war crime.”

Fox News’ Greg Norman-Diamond contributed to this report.

Ashley J. DiMella reports on politics for Fox News Digital.

以色列将通过军事外交双重施压解除黎真主党武装

2026年4月21日 22:14 / 联合早报

以色列将通过军事外交双重施压解除黎真主党武装

民众周一（4月20日）在黎巴嫩贝鲁特南部郊区卡法特地区抬着覆盖着国旗的灵柩，悼念在黎巴嫩南部被杀害的真主党成员。 （法新社）

（耶路撒冷法新电）以色列国防部长卡兹表示，以色列在黎巴嫩的军事行动将通过军事和外交双重施压，以解除黎巴嫩真主党的武装。

卡兹周二（4月21日）在以色列全国纪念阵亡将士和恐怖袭击受害者的仪式上说，以色列在黎巴嫩开展军事行动的首要目标是解除真主党武装，并通过军事和外交手段相结合的方式，消除对以色列北部地区的威胁。

卡兹指出，对于来自利塔尼河以北以及黎巴嫩全境的火力，以色列将采取同样的行动。利塔尼河是横贯黎巴嫩南部的天然屏障，以色列不希望真主党在该河以南继续存在。

以黎双方上星期同意停火10天，停火在当地时间上星期五（17日）零时生效。尽管停火协议已生效，但以色列军队仍驻扎在黎巴嫩南部，并与真主党武装分子作战。卡兹19日强调，如果以色列受到真主党威胁，以军将动用“全部武力”。

受伊朗支持的黎巴嫩真主党于3月2日加入中东战争，以色列随后对黎巴嫩全境发动空袭，并在黎南地区部署地面部队。

以军方一名阿拉伯语发言人20日警告黎南居民暂时不要返回边境村庄，称以色列认为真主党在该地区的活动违反了停火协议。

以色列和黎巴嫩的第二轮会谈将于星期四（23日）在华盛顿举行。

民众周一（4月20日）在黎巴嫩贝鲁特南部郊区卡法特地区抬着覆盖着国旗的灵柩，悼念在黎巴嫩南部被杀害的真主党成员。 （法新社）

（耶路撒冷法新电）以色列国防部长卡兹表示，以色列在黎巴嫩的军事行动将通过军事和外交双重施压，以解除黎巴嫩真主党的武装。

卡兹周二（4月21日）在以色列全国纪念阵亡将士和恐怖袭击受害者的仪式上说，以色列在黎巴嫩开展军事行动的首要目标是解除真主党武装，并通过军事和外交手段相结合的方式，消除对以色列北部地区的威胁。

卡兹指出，对于来自利塔尼河以北以及黎巴嫩全境的火力，以色列将采取同样的行动。利塔尼河是横贯黎巴嫩南部的天然屏障，以色列不希望真主党在该河以南继续存在。

以黎双方上星期同意停火10天，停火在当地时间上星期五（17日）零时生效。尽管停火协议已生效，但以色列军队仍驻扎在黎巴嫩南部，并与真主党武装分子作战。卡兹19日强调，如果以色列受到真主党威胁，以军将动用“全部武力”。

受伊朗支持的黎巴嫩真主党于3月2日加入中东战争，以色列随后对黎巴嫩全境发动空袭，并在黎南地区部署地面部队。

以军方一名阿拉伯语发言人20日警告黎南居民暂时不要返回边境村庄，称以色列认为真主党在该地区的活动违反了停火协议。

以色列和黎巴嫩的第二轮会谈将于星期四（23日）在华盛顿举行。

US Senate Republicans to move forward with budget plan for Trump immigration enforcement

2026-04-21 14:53 UTC / Reuters

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April 21, 2026 2:53 PM UTC Updated 30 mins ago

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WASHINGTON, April 21 (Reuters) – U.S. Senate Republicans ​will move forward ‌this week on a budget blueprint ​calling for ​new funding for the ⁠Immigration and ​Customs Enforcement and ​Customs and Border Protection agencies for the ​next three ​years, Senate Majority Leader ‌John ⁠Thune said on Tuesday. Thune’s comments come as the ​Republican-controlled ​Congress ⁠aims to end a ​partial shutdown ​of ⁠the Department of Homeland Security.

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Southern Poverty Law Center facing Justice Department probe over use of paid informants to infiltrate hate groups

April 21, 2026 / 10:14 AM EDT / CBS News

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Washington— The Justice Department is investigating the Southern Poverty Law Center in connection with a now-defunct program that used paid confidential informants to infiltrate white supremacist and other groups, according to a video posted by the nonprofit and sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

The case is being spearheaded by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama, the sources said.

The Southern Poverty Law Center is a nonprofit that tracks white supremacist and other hate groups across America, and has been a frequent target of President Trump’s allies.

In the video posted Tuesday morning, CEO Bryan Fair said the probe focuses on bringing potential charges against both the organization and possibly individuals connected to the group.

“The focus appears to be on the SPLC’s prior use of paid confidential informants to gather credible intelligence on extremely violent groups,” he said.

“This use of informants was necessary because we are no stranger to threats of violence. In 1983, our offices were firebombed, and in the years since, there have been countless credible threats against our staff,” he said. “For decades, we engaged in unprecedented litigation to dismantle the Klan and other hate groups. In light of that work, we sought to protect the safety of our staff and the public. We frequently shared what we learned from informants with local and federal law enforcement, including the FBI. “

The probe comes as the Justice Department has stepped up its scrutiny of nonprofits that it accuses of being involved with or funding “domestic terrorism.” It was not clear if the criminal investigation is related to that initiative, and a spokesperson for the Southern Poverty Law Center did not know the Justice Department’s legal theory behind the probe.

CBS News has reached out to the Justice Department for comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25dlBorkAy4

美国国家航空航天局（NASA）的“好奇号”火星探测车，在名为“玛丽·安宁”（Mary Anning）的地点“自拍”。 （路透社）

美国国家航空航天局（NASA）的“好奇号”（Curiosity）在火星岩石样本中发现多种新的有机化合物，进一步支持火星远古时期曾具备宜居环境的证据。

这项发表在英国科学期刊《自然通讯》（Nature Communications）的研究指出，好奇号在火星赤道附近一个干涸湖床沉积岩中确认了七种性质各异的有机化合物，其中五种是首次在火星上被识别。

实验还暗示可能存在另一种有机化合物，结构类似构成DNA基础分子的有机物。

有机化合物主要由碳原子与其他元素结合而成，是地球所有生命的结构基础。截至目前，火星上已发现数十种此类化合物。

不过研究人员强调，这些化合物也可能通过非生物过程形成，尚不能作为火星曾存在生命的确定证据。

此次实验是在火星盖尔陨石坑（Gale Crater）“格伦托里登”（Glen Torridon）区域进行。好奇号在名为“玛丽·安宁”（Mary Anning）的基岩处钻取样本。这个区域富含黏土矿物，有助于保存远古有机分子，以在火星严酷辐射环境下仍能保留。

研究负责人、佛罗里达大学天体生物学家威廉姆斯说：“虽然我们还不能断言火星曾孕育过生命，但我们的发现进一步支持这样的证据：在地球生命起源时期，火星也是一个宜居世界。”

研究还确认，火星近地表基岩中存在并保存着较大、结构更复杂的有机碳物质。

去年，NASA另一台火星车“毅力号”（Perseverance）在另一处陨石坑获取的岩石样本中，也发现可能由微生物参与形成的结构特征。科学家指出，若要最终确定火星是否存在过生命证据，仍需将岩石样本带回地球进行更精密分析。

NASA探测车在火星发现“生命成分”

2026年4月21日 22:39 / 联合早报

美国国家航空航天局（NASA）的“好奇号”火星探测车，在名为“玛丽·安宁”（Mary Anning）的地点“自拍”。 （路透社）

美国国家航空航天局（NASA）的“好奇号”（Curiosity）在火星岩石样本中发现多种新的有机化合物，进一步支持火星远古时期曾具备宜居环境的证据。

这项发表在英国科学期刊《自然通讯》（Nature Communications）的研究指出，好奇号在火星赤道附近一个干涸湖床沉积岩中确认了七种性质各异的有机化合物，其中五种是首次在火星上被识别。

实验还暗示可能存在另一种有机化合物，结构类似构成DNA基础分子的有机物。

有机化合物主要由碳原子与其他元素结合而成，是地球所有生命的结构基础。截至目前，火星上已发现数十种此类化合物。

不过研究人员强调，这些化合物也可能通过非生物过程形成，尚不能作为火星曾存在生命的确定证据。

此次实验是在火星盖尔陨石坑（Gale Crater）“格伦托里登”（Glen Torridon）区域进行。好奇号在名为“玛丽·安宁”（Mary Anning）的基岩处钻取样本。这个区域富含黏土矿物，有助于保存远古有机分子，以在火星严酷辐射环境下仍能保留。

研究负责人、佛罗里达大学天体生物学家威廉姆斯说：“虽然我们还不能断言火星曾孕育过生命，但我们的发现进一步支持这样的证据：在地球生命起源时期，火星也是一个宜居世界。”

研究还确认，火星近地表基岩中存在并保存着较大、结构更复杂的有机碳物质。

去年，NASA另一台火星车“毅力号”（Perseverance）在另一处陨石坑获取的岩石样本中，也发现可能由微生物参与形成的结构特征。科学家指出，若要最终确定火星是否存在过生命证据，仍需将岩石样本带回地球进行更精密分析。