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San Diego CBP seizes $29 million worth of narcotics in April

CBP officers from the San Diego Field Office concluded April with significant drug seizures, confiscating over 7,570 pounds of narcotics valued at more than $29 million in 106 separate incidents.


Protestors breach Delaney Hall: two U.S. representatives involved

Today, an unusual incident occurred at the Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, NJ.


Woman arrested for attempting to smuggle fentanyl across US-Mexico border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso, Texas, intercepted 113 grams of fentanyl on May 7.


Border Patrol arrests three after high-speed chase near Three Points

U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Tucson Sector arrested a U.S. citizen and two Mexican nationals following a high-speed chase near Three Points, Arizona, on Sunday.


CBP intercepts nearly 300 pounds of illegal pork at El Paso crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso, Texas, intercepted a significant amount of prohibited pork products on May 8.


Rubio meets Mudavadi to discuss U.S.-Kenya relations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a meeting with Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi.


US sanctions Chinese refinery for violating Iran oil sanctions

The United States has imposed sanctions on the China-based independent "teapot" refinery Hebei Xinhai Chemical Group Co., Ltd. and three oil terminal operators.


Secretary Rubio discusses regional issues with King Abdullah II of Jordan

Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently held a meeting with King Abdullah II of Jordan.


U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Ambassador Matthew Murray, is set to embark on a visit to Japan and the Republic of Korea.


DHS changes policy on courthouse arrests of criminal illegal aliens

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revoked the previous administration's guidelines that restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting immigration enforcement arrests in courthouses.


Laredo port renovates SENTRI center to improve traveler experience

LAREDO, Texas — The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced the renovation of the Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) enrollment center at the Laredo Port of Entry.


Cincinnati CBP seizes illegal cockfighting gear en route from Mexico

A package from Mexico was intercepted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Cincinnati Port of Entry on May 3.


Customs officials seize unreported cash worth $184K at Texas border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge Port of Entry recently seized $184,095 in unreported U.S. currency.


Operation Magnolia leads to arrests along I-10 corridor

U.S. Border Patrol's New Orleans Sector, in collaboration with Homeland Security Investigations and local law enforcement, conducted Operation Magnolia to address illegal immigration across the Interstate-10 corridor in Mississippi.


Laredo SENTRI Enrollment Center undergoes renovation to improve traveler experience

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations, has announced the renovation of the Secure Electronic Network Inspection (SENTRI) Enrollment Center at the Laredo Port of Entry.


CBP seizes $190K worth of counterfeit goods at Rochester port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Rochester Port of Entry recently seized counterfeit designer items over a four-day period in April.


CBP seizes meth hidden in car at El Paso border crossing

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Paso Del Norte port of entry in El Paso seized 70.4 pounds of methamphetamine on May 4.


CBP seizes over 4,000 rounds of ammunition at El Paso port

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Bridge of the Americas international crossing in El Paso seized 4,030 rounds of ammunition on May 1.


Second Continental Congress's historic first meeting marks its 250th anniversary

On May 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress convened at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.


Donald J. Trump announces new executive order on self-deportation program

Former President Donald J. Trump used his Truth Social platform on May 10, 2025, to announce an Executive Order introducing a self-deportation program targeting illegal immigrants in the United States.