Thank heaven, Senate Republicans finally did something important - it's rare these days.

 

Trump signs bill funding ICE, Border Patrol through rest of his term

The legislation followed a record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

By Ben Whedon justthenews.com 6-10-26

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed legislation to fund key immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term after Congress approved the package via the reconciliation process.

"This morning, I'm thrilled to sign the Secure America Act to immediately and fully fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of my term," he said at the signing ceremony in the Oval Office.

The legislation followed a record-breaking shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which Democrats orchestrated in a bid to secure immigration enforcement policy concessions. Ultimately, the shutdown ended with Congress passing a bill to fund DHS that excluded funds for Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Republicans then used the reconciliation process to approve funding for both agencies while bypassing the Senate's 60-vote filibuster threshold.

 

We should pay attention with anything dealing with the USA, Mexico and Canada.

 

Trump says he may let US, Canada and Mexico trade agreement expire in 2036

Trump implemented the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement during his first term in 2020, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement. The deal is set to expire in 2036 if all three countries don't agree to renew it on July 1.

By Misty Severi justthenews.com 6-12-26

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he may let a critical free trade agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico expire in ten years instead of agreeing to renew it next month. 

Trump implemented the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement during his first term in 2020, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement. The deal is set to expire in 2036 if all three countries don't agree to renew it on July 1.

The president said he is "not looking" to renew the three-way agreement, highlighting it served its purpose of replacing NAFTA, which he described as the "worst trade deal I’ve ever seen," according to The Hill. 

“I don’t know that I’m going to redo it because, to be honest with you, we don’t need anything Canada has, we don’t need anything that Mexico has, but they need everything that we have, and they have to treat us better,” Trump told reporters. 

“With Mexico and Canada, we have trade deficits," he continued. "We should have surpluses with them. We don’t need their cars. We don’t need their lumber. We don’t need their energy. We don’t need anything." 

The comment comes as Canada implores the U.S. and Mexico to renew the deal. If the three countries do renew the agreement, it would be in effect for another 16 years but would be up for review in 2032.

If the U.S. or Mexico decline to renew the agreement then it will expire in 2036 and be subject to yearly reviews until then.

The next round of negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico surrounding the agreement is expected to take place in Washington next week on June 16 and ​17 with an emphasis on agriculture, according to Reuters.  

 

We shall see how a nation in chaos handles an international sporting event.

 

Everybody protesting about everything down in Mexico

Mexico is set to host a few of the World Cup games, but things are in chaos in the failing narco-state.

Silvio Canto, Jr. | June 11, 2026 www.americanthinker.com

I’m not a soccer, or “fútbol” fan, but Mexico did a great job hosting the 1970 and 1986 World Cup.  This year, Mexico is one of three North American countries hosting games.

As they tell me, Brazil’s Pelé put on quite an exhibition back in 1970.  He was at his prime, and no one played better than him.  Watch his magic goal.  In 1986, Argentina’s Diego Maradona scored that magical (or controversial) goal.  The net result is that visitors and the locals were thrilled with how Mexico handled the whole thing; a great host is the bottom line.

Let me add another personal note.  In 1982, or during the Cup in Spain, I was living and working in Mexico City.  The place was happy and loud around the games.  In our office, everybody was watching the game.  The restaurants were full of people eating and watching the games.  It was a great atmosphere, even for someone like me who does not understand why they settle championships with penalty kicks.

That was then and this is 2026.  Mexico City is one chaotic mess where everybody wants to protest about something.  Let’s check this out:

Mexico will host matches at three venues, namely the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, and Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, and a total of 13 matches throughout the tournament.

As Mexico is set to host the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 against South Africa at Estadio Azteca, the country has been grappling with a massive labour protest, which is causing significant logistical disruptions, forcing the authorities to implement strict travel corridors and heightening security concerns for international fans arriving for the highly anticipated tournament opener.

The massive protests were organised by the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE), which has long campaigned for the reversal of educational reforms they argue marginalise the public sector staff. The educators are staging widespread protests across the country, demanding an increase in their salaries, 100% hike in wages to combat inflation, and a complete overhaul of the current pension system.

The demonstrators strategically opted to protest just days before the marquee event to maximise their leverage, knowing that the influx of international media, global football fans, and high-profile dignitaries would force the Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo-led government to prioritise a swift resolution to the unrest.

To be fair, a lot of these protests are motivated by TV exposure.  The demonstrators know that everybody has an iPhone or X account, and getting attention has never been easier.  The protests go beyond labor issues.  The population is angry about violence, the economy, corruption, etc.  I have not heard of an anti-Trump protest, but that’s probably part of the show too.  What would a left-wing protest be without bashing the U.S. president anyway?

How bad will it get?  Time will tell, but the protestors were warned by local authorities that they can’t get close to the stadium. However, a Mexican friend told me that these protesters want fame and attention; they will probably get it, and make life miserable for the 90% that just want to enjoy the games.

Where is “la presidenta”?  She won’t attend the games, or so we hear.  By the way, Mexico will open the tournament against South Africa in the fabled Estadio Azteca where Brazil and Argentina won the aforementioned titles.

NYC deserves this DHS/ICE deployment. Resist Federal Immigration Law and suffer the consequences.

 

Homan says ICE preparing to send the largest deployment to New York City it has ever seen

Homan said the surge in ICE agents will mark the largest deployment the city has ever seen and comes after he warned the state of the influx last month if the legislative package passed.

By Misty Severi justthenews.com 6-8-26

Border czar Tom Homan said Monday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing to send a massive deployment of officers to New York City in light of Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s recent legislative package that boosts protections for residents from federal authorities.  

The legislative package, which was passed last month, bans state and local law enforcement from using their authority to act as civil immigration agents and prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing masks. It also blocks ICE from entering schools or hospitals without a judicial warrant.

Homan said the surge in ICE agents will mark the largest deployment the city has ever seen and comes after he warned the state of the influx last month if the legislative package passed.

“You are going to see more ICE agents than you have ever seen in New York City," he told "Fox and Friends." "I just reviewed an operational plan. I’m not going to tell you exactly when it’s going to happen, but it’s coming. 

"I’m keeping my promise," he continued. "We are going to send more ICE agents to New York because you took away the efficiencies of safe arrests in county jails."

The warning comes after ICE increased its presence and operations in other major Democrat-run cities, including Minneapolis, Minnesota and Charlotte, North Carolina.