Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers assigned to the San Ysidro Port of Entry—the nation’s busiest border crossing—have been charged with accepting bribes.
The Trump administration is cracking down on the Sinaloa Cartel, a foreign terrorist organization, by imposing new sanctions on its money launderers and financial networks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday that the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is targeting six individuals and seven entities involved in laundering drug money for the cartel.
In an effort to better manage the high volume of travelers entering the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is implementing a new permitting process at the Calexico East Port of Entry.
An expert witness testified before a House Homeland Security Subcommittee, claiming Democrats have deliberately “opened the border” over the past four years to bring in millions of new voters. Mike Howell of the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project argued that Democrats cannot win elections with only American votes and have used mass immigration to reshape the electorate.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he will pause planned tariffs on Canada and Mexico for 30 days after both countries agreed to increase border security efforts. The move comes after negotiations with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to address drug trafficking and organized crime.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will visit Del Rio, Texas, on Sunday to meet with Border Patrol staff and agents for an operational briefing.
