Brian Mann

Immigration and Customs John Sandwick told NPR enforcement actions carried out so far aren't a significant increase. I think these operations, this initial surge is business as usual.

NPR found migrant arrests varied over time during the Biden administration, but federal agents were already arresting more than 100 migrants per day with criminal convictions or charges pending before Trump took office. Brian Mann, NPR News, New York.

NPR found migrant arrests varied over time during the Biden administration, but federal agents were already arresting more than 100 migrants per day with criminal convictions or charges pending before Trump took office. Brian Mann, NPR News, New York.

Good morning, Leila.

Good morning, Leila.

Good morning, Leila.

This is what it sounded like just before dawn as air defenses began to fire here in Kiev. Military officials say Russia targeted the city with drones packed with explosives. At least two civilians were killed and six others injured. And this attack set one apartment building on fire.

This is what it sounded like just before dawn as air defenses began to fire here in Kiev. Military officials say Russia targeted the city with drones packed with explosives. At least two civilians were killed and six others injured. And this attack set one apartment building on fire.

This is what it sounded like just before dawn as air defenses began to fire here in Kiev. Military officials say Russia targeted the city with drones packed with explosives. At least two civilians were killed and six others injured. And this attack set one apartment building on fire.

Well, these New Year's Eve addresses are a tradition here in Ukraine. Zelensky was, of course, once a popular actor, and he's known for giving powerful speeches. So a lot of Ukrainians I spoke to were really waiting for this moment last night. They wanted to hear his take on the crisis. And Zelenskyy last night described the situation on the front lines as extremely, extremely difficult.

Well, these New Year's Eve addresses are a tradition here in Ukraine. Zelensky was, of course, once a popular actor, and he's known for giving powerful speeches. So a lot of Ukrainians I spoke to were really waiting for this moment last night. They wanted to hear his take on the crisis. And Zelenskyy last night described the situation on the front lines as extremely, extremely difficult.

Well, these New Year's Eve addresses are a tradition here in Ukraine. Zelensky was, of course, once a popular actor, and he's known for giving powerful speeches. So a lot of Ukrainians I spoke to were really waiting for this moment last night. They wanted to hear his take on the crisis. And Zelenskyy last night described the situation on the front lines as extremely, extremely difficult.

But his speech then turned to a kind of pep talk where he said Ukraine, with the support of allies, including the U.S., is forcing Russia to pay a steep price. You paid the occupiers back, Zelenskyy said. You brought the war back to Russia.

But his speech then turned to a kind of pep talk where he said Ukraine, with the support of allies, including the U.S., is forcing Russia to pay a steep price. You paid the occupiers back, Zelenskyy said. You brought the war back to Russia.

But his speech then turned to a kind of pep talk where he said Ukraine, with the support of allies, including the U.S., is forcing Russia to pay a steep price. You paid the occupiers back, Zelenskyy said. You brought the war back to Russia.

Well, Ukraine is finding ways to punch back. And let me describe some of that. The Russian army, and this is important, appears to be losing more than 30,000 soldiers killed and wounded every month. Last summer, of course, Ukraine invaded Russia in a surprise move. They still occupy a chunk of the Kursk region.

Well, Ukraine is finding ways to punch back. And let me describe some of that. The Russian army, and this is important, appears to be losing more than 30,000 soldiers killed and wounded every month. Last summer, of course, Ukraine invaded Russia in a surprise move. They still occupy a chunk of the Kursk region.

Well, Ukraine is finding ways to punch back. And let me describe some of that. The Russian army, and this is important, appears to be losing more than 30,000 soldiers killed and wounded every month. Last summer, of course, Ukraine invaded Russia in a surprise move. They still occupy a chunk of the Kursk region.

Last month, Ukraine's spy agency claimed credit for assassinating a top Russian general in Moscow. And Ukraine is launching frequent drone attacks of its own, striking industrial and military targets deep inside Russia. But Leila, every military analyst I talk to, even members of Ukraine's general staff, they say that all hasn't been enough. Ukraine is still on the back foot.

Last month, Ukraine's spy agency claimed credit for assassinating a top Russian general in Moscow. And Ukraine is launching frequent drone attacks of its own, striking industrial and military targets deep inside Russia. But Leila, every military analyst I talk to, even members of Ukraine's general staff, they say that all hasn't been enough. Ukraine is still on the back foot.