Texas airspace limited after Pentagon allegedly downed CBP drone
FAA Flight Restrictions Near Fort Hancock After Drone Incident On Thursday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposed flight restrictions around Fort Hancock, Texas, following reports that a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone was shot down by a laser system operated by the Pentagon. While the FAA has not disclosed the drone’s ownership, Democratic […]
Detroit Police Sgt. Denise Wallet sues over suspension related to CBP contact
Detroit Police Sergeant Files Lawsuit After Suspension Detroit Police Sergeant Dennis Wallet has initiated a federal lawsuit against the city after being suspended for 30 days without pay. This suspension stems from claims that she contacted U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) during a routine traffic stop. Wallet argues that her suspension infringed upon her […]
Former Biden DHS Officials Linked to Border Issues Now Guiding CBP on Screening High-Risk Travelers
Jason Hauser, who previously served as chief of staff for ICE, and Troy Miller, former acting director of CBP, are now part of a team working on enhancements for the National Targeting Center established during the Trump administration. This collaboration has raised eyebrows among senior officials, especially considering their roles in shaping Biden-era policies that […]
Northern border facing a CBP staffing shortage, authorities identify as a ‘hotspot for illegal activities’
Staffing Issues at U.S. Northern Border Highlighted in Report WASHINGTON – A recent government report indicates that staffing shortages at the northern border are hampering efforts to monitor illegal crossings, raising concerns about the effectiveness of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The findings suggest that CBP has not met its staffing targets for the […]
Leftists Upset by Columbia University Advertising CBP Job Fair Event
Columbia University Withdraws Support for CBP Recruitment Event Columbia University has decided not to promote a recruitment event for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after facing backlash from various groups. The event was initially included in a career expo organized in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs […]
Columbia withdraws promotion of CBP career fair following faculty concerns
Columbia University Withdraws Support for DHS Career Expo Columbia University has decided to stop endorsing a virtual career fair linked to the Department of Homeland Security after faculty members raised concerns. They argued that promoting the event smacked of endorsing “authoritarianism.” Set for February 18, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Virtual Career Expo […]
CBP official arrested: Supervisor reportedly sheltered and aided undocumented ‘niece’ for more than a year
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was arrested recently, facing allegations of holding and transporting an undocumented individual claimed to be his niece. If found guilty, Andres Wilkinson III, a CBP supervisor employed since May 2001, could face a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. In April 2025, […]
Restricting DHS Funding Has ‘Minimal’ Effect on ICE, CBP
Sen. Welch on DHS Funding and ICE Operations During a segment on “CNN News Central” Thursday, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont) expressed that blocking funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would do “very little” to restrict the operations of ICE and CBP. He commented on the courage of Minneapolis residents who recorded videos of […]
DHS dismisses CBP official for sharing confidential personnel details with the media
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has dismissed a senior Customs and Border Protection (CBP) official following the discovery that he leaked sensitive personal data related to border wall negotiations and CBP personnel to the media, according to an official source. The individual’s name has not been disclosed but he was removed from his position […]
Rep. Tony Gonzales advocates for legislation to safeguard CBP officers at large events
Protection for Border Patrol Officers Urged by Congressman Representative Tony Gonzalez (R-Texas) is pushing for increased protections for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers as they collaborate with local and state law enforcement agencies. In January, Gonzalez introduced the Homeland Threat Response Act. This legislation proposes changes to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, […]