Robert Garcia, ranking member of House oversight committee, says president has ‘realized he is about to lose this Epstein vote’ and calls for release of files

• Trump urges Republicans to vote for release of Epstein files in surprise U-turn

US Border Patrol officials said they had arrested 81 people over five hours in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, the first day of the targeted operation.

The crackdown involving federal agents was only announced last week.

Mass deportation and strict enforcement of immigration laws have been a key part of Trump’s agenda since returning to office this year.