Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Leaves His Job

May 14, 2026, 20:55
AsiaPolitics

Introduction

Michael Banks was the leader of the U.S. Border Patrol. He says he will stop working now.

Main Body

Many leaders in the government are leaving their jobs. Other bosses left recently. Some people are unhappy with how the government works in cities like Minneapolis. Banks started his job in January 2025. He worked for the Governor of Texas before. He gave more power to the Army at the border. He also sent agents into many American cities. Some people say Banks did bad things in Thailand and Colombia. They say he paid for sex. The government says they checked these stories. They say the stories are not a problem now.

Conclusion

Michael Banks is not the boss anymore. The government is looking for a new leader.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

In this story, we see words that tell us something happened before now.

The Magic 'ED' Most words just add -ed to show they are finished:

  • Start → Started
  • Work → Worked
  • Check → Checked

The Rule Breakers Some words change completely. You just have to memorize these:

  • Is → Was (He was the leader)
  • Give → Gave (He gave power)
  • Say → Said (Some people say →\rightarrow they said)

Quick Tip: If you see 'was', 'were', or '-ed', the person is talking about a memory, not right now.

Vocabulary Learning

border
the line that separates two countries or areas
Example:The border between Canada and the U.S. is open.
patrol
to walk or travel around an area to watch for trouble
Example:The police patrol the streets at night.
leader
a person who guides or directs a group
Example:She is the leader of the team.
boss
the person who is in charge of a workplace
Example:The boss gave us a new project.
government
the group of people who run a country
Example:The government announced a new law.