US plans AI push for visa processing

IANS | June 26, 2026 7:57 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration is planning an artificial intelligence-driven overhaul of US visa processing and legal immigration services, including a new mobile application aimed at speeding up approvals, reducing paperwork and improving efficiency, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told lawmakers.

US expands crackdown on Asian scam gangs

IANS | June 26, 2026 7:50 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is stepping up efforts with Southeast Asian governments to dismantle transnational criminal networks behind online scam operations that defrauded Americans of billions of dollars last year.

Trump eyes Iran market for US farm exports

IANS | June 26, 2026 7:27 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump said Iran could become a significant new market for American agricultural exports as his administration pursues negotiations with Tehran following recent military action, while also announcing an additional $11 billion in relief for US farmers.

US seeks new powers to stop drone threats

IANS | June 26, 2026 7:12 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The US Department of Homeland Security is seeking broader legal powers from Congress to counter rapidly evolving drone threats, with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warning lawmakers that unmanned aerial systems pose growing risks to border security, critical infrastructure and major public events.

US reaffirms Taiwan policy, arms review on

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:50 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration reaffirmed that its long-standing policy towards Taiwan remains unchanged, even as it reviews a proposed $14 billion arms package for the self-governing island amid rising military pressure from China.

US deepens Southeast Asia push against China

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:36 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) The Trump administration said it is strengthening security cooperation with Southeast Asian partners, particularly the Philippines and Vietnam, as it seeks to counter China's growing military and economic influence across the Indo-Pacific.

450,000 migrant children unaccounted for: US Homeland Security

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:34 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that his department was expanding efforts to locate 450,000 migrant children he said were unaccounted for after being released to sponsors during the previous administration, adding that authorities had so far traced 147,000 of them.

Border wall to be completed before Trump leaves office, says US Homeland Security Secretary

IANS | June 26, 2026 6:27 AM

Washington, June 26 (IANS) US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration plans to complete both the primary and secondary border wall system before President Donald Trump leaves office, while expanding the use of smart fencing, drones and surveillance technology to counter evolving tactics used by Mexican drug cartels.