A year ago, few Americans knew Gregory Bovino’s name. Now the commander – sporting a buzzcut and the Border Patrol’s green uniform – has been spotted in multiple US cities leading patrols, hurling tear gas canisters and verbally sparring with critics.

Tom Homan, the White House border czar who was dispatched to reset the Trump administration’s mission in the city, said the federal approach here hasn’t been perfect as he announced that he was workin...

On Thursday, Border Czar Tom Homan held a press conference in Minneapolis, where he acknowledged that agents could improve how they have conducted themselves in the wake of two deadly shootings in the...