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Coverage dated January 26, 2026

Greg Bovino to return to 'old job' in El Centro, California after Alex Pretti shooting: Reports

Headline from FOX 35 Orlando

Gregory Bovino is reportedly being moved from his role as Border Patrol’s “Commander of Operation At Large" back to his former post overseeing CBP operations in El Centro, a shift described as a demotion.

FOX 35 Orlando's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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  1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Bovino removed from his role as U.S. Border Patrol, The Atlantic reports | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Gregory Bovino has been removed from his role as the “commander at large” for the U.S. Border Patrol and will return to his former job in California, where he is expected to retire soon, the Atlantic reported on Monday, citing a Homeland Security official and two people with knowledge of the change.

  2. FOX 35 Orlando

    Greg Bovino to return to 'old job' in El Centro, California after Alex Pretti shooting: Reports (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Gregory Bovino is reportedly being moved from his role as Border Patrol’s “Commander of Operation At Large" back to his former post overseeing CBP operations in El Centro, a shift described as a demotion.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Greg Bovino let go as Border Patrol commander assisting ICE: sources (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Greg Bovino was notified that he would be headed back to his job overseeing Border Patrol operations in El Centro, California.

  4. KYMA Yuma

    Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino to return to El Centro (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    He will resume his position as Sector Chief in El Centro, a role he held before being appointed commander in Los Angeles.

  5. The Atlantic

    Greg Bovino Loses His Job (opens The Atlantic)

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    The Atlantic's feed description

    The Border Patrol chief has been ousted from his role as “commander at large,” and will return to El Centro.

  6. ABC 30 Fresno

    Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino returning to position in El Centro: sources (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino is returning to El Centro, CA, to resume his duties as chief of that sector, sources said

  7. Times Of San Diego

    Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino returning to El Centro amid federal shake-up (opens Times Of San Diego)

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    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino has been removed from his role as “commander at large” and will return to his former post in El Centro.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.