Pentagon establishes a 250-mile border buffer zone in Texas as illegal crossings decrease
The Pentagon revealed on Wednesday plans to create a large military buffer zone in Texas, aiming to enhance border security, even as illegal crossings hit record lows. This new area, referred to as the National Defense Area (NDA), will stretch along the Rio Grande in Cameron and Hidalgo counties, featuring temporary barriers and signs to […]
Border chief explains how Trump’s policies caused a significant decline in crossings.
Border Patrol Reports Significant Decrease in Illegal Crossings In the Tucson sector of the US Border Patrol, Chief Patrol Agent Sean McGoffin has emphasized the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on border security. He believes that the approach taken has empowered his team to enforce stricter measures. “I think being able to bring about […]
Border wall building accelerates while illegal crossings drop to record lows
Arizona and Texas are set to expand their border walls, influenced by recent federal government actions. In the Grand Canyon State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection constructed a 27-mile wall, costing over $300 million, with Fisher Sand & Gravel as the contractor—a firm that worked throughout Trump’s first term. This project is specifically occurring in […]
Border Patrol announces a new low of 95 crossings at the southern border in 24 hours.
Tom Homan, a key figure in the Trump administration, stated that the border patrol has achieved the safest border in U.S. history, citing just 95 illegal crossings in a single day. “In the last 24 hours, we’ve encountered a total of 95 illegal immigrants at the southern border,” Homan remarked on social media. He noted […]
As border crossings hit a record low, bipartisan senators propose a new technology bill for border security.
Innovation in Border Technology Supported by Bipartisan Efforts Democrats and Republicans are uniting on a new initiative aimed at enhancing border security through advanced technology to address human trafficking. Senator Katherine Cortez Masto, a Democrat from Nevada, and Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana are notably involved in this effort. The pair is working on […]
House Republicans aim to tighten border crossings further.
House Republicans Push for Major Border Security Investment House Republicans are aiming for a significant increase in border security funding, seeking to build on the enforcement gains seen during the Trump administration. Members of the House Homeland Security Committee propose allocating $46 billion towards a new border wall system. This isn’t just about constructing walls; […]
Trump administration addresses the issue of unaccompanied minors as border crossings decline.
Concerns Over Unaccompanied Minors and Border Issues The retired Border Patrol Chief has expressed his insights on immigration matters, especially regarding unaccompanied minors and refugees during the initial period of the Trump administration. Chris Krem, who has nearly three decades in customs and border security, believes the Trump administration is attempting to address some significant […]
Trump asks NBC host about coverage of historically low border crossings.
In a recent interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker, President Trump raised some interesting points about the current state of the U.S. border. He questioned whether it would be appropriate to label the border as “the safest” after what he described as mismanagement during the Biden administration. Welker noted that there’s been a decline in border […]
Northern border sector previously overrun by illegal migrants sees dramatic drop in crossings
The illegal intersections along the busiest section of the US-Canadian border covering parts of New York, Vermont and New Hampshire have plummeted thanks to President Trump’s immigration crackdown. In March, just 54 immigrants were arrested in the Swanton sector, which spans approximately 300 miles. According to US Customs and Border Patrol, this is a dramatic […]
Trump authorizes military to lock down border from illegal crossings
Published by President Donald Trump Note On Friday, the military will allow it to protect its southern border from illegal crossings. The presidential lawsuit, entitled “A Military Mission to Seal the Southern US Border and Repel Invasions,” directed the military to take temporary control of federal land, including Roosevelt’s reservation. The memo was issued to […]