Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino is returning to El Centro, California, to resume his duties as chief of that sector, multiple sources told ABC News.The position of commander-at-large was a temporary position. Dept.of Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement on Monday that Bovino "has NOT been relieved of his duties," referring to him as a "key part of the President’s team and a great American."Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino looks on at a gas station, after a U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good on January 7 during an immigration raid, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 21, 2026.Evelyn Hockstein/ReutersIt comes as Bovino and some Border Patrol agents are leaving Minneapolis, just as Border Czar Tom Homan arrives in the city.President Donald Trump on Monday announced he is dispatching Homan -- bypassing the normal chain of command -- where Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Bovino have been overseeing ICE operations."He has not been involved in that area, but knows and likes many of the people there.Tom is tough but fair, and will report directly to me," Trump wrote in a social media post.Noem and Chief Advisor Corey Lewandowski met with Trump for almost two hours on Monday, according to the New York Times.It was at her request, according to the Times, and her job reportedly isn't in jeopardy. Popular ReadsMinneapolis live updates: Bovino expected to leave city on Tuesday, sources say2 hours agoWinter storm live updates: Sledding accidents contribute to storm fatalitiesJan 26, 12:36 PMNavy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for CongressJan 20, 7:34 PMTensions over the administration's sweeping immigration enforcement escalated over the weekend after the federal agent-involved deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday.A minute-by-minute timeline of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti involving federal agentsMultiple videos o...