The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard and the Food and Drug Administration ...

Michael Banks was a major proponent of having agents expand their footprint beyond the border.

Controversy over enforcement actions by Border Patrol and ICE led to a partial shutdown of DHS from February to late April.

Michael Banks is the latest high-profile official to leave the Department of Homeland Security amid President Trump’s ...

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks’ departure is the latest leadership shake-up of officials implementing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

US Border Patrol chief Mike Banks announced Thursday that he was stepping down from his position, as the Department of ...

Banks' resignation comes weeks after a report citing six current and former Border Patrol employees accused him of repeatedly ...

Michael Banks, the head of U.S. Border Patrol, is stepping down, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott confirmed on Thursday.

Michael Banks took over the Border Patrol in January 2025, as illegal crossing numbers were falling following record highs.

Michael Banks, the national chief of the Border Patrol, announced in a letter to employees Thursday that he will retire from ...