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CBP intercepts undeclared parrots at Hidalgo Port of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo Port of Entry intercepted 20 undeclared parrots during a recent enforcement action.


San Diego CBP seizes drugs worth millions in June crackdown

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in San Diego executed a series of enforcement actions throughout June, targeting narcotics, weapons, currency, and protected wildlife.


Laredo port enhances traveler services amid increased summer crossings

With the summer travel season in full swing, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations at the Laredo Port of Entry is experiencing a significant increase in international travelers entering through the southern Texas border.


Eagle Pass CBP detains fugitive wanted for child sexual assault

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry in Texas have detained a man wanted for an alleged aggravated sexual assault of a child.



DHS ends 'shoes-off' policy for domestic travelers

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a significant change in airport security procedures, allowing passengers to keep their shoes on at TSA checkpoints.


Veteran transitions from USAF to CBP through DoD SkillBridge program

Lana Allred's journey from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) to a role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), specifically with the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP), highlights the path service members can take to continue serving their country after...


CBP deploys teams for Texas flood response

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has mobilized its emergency teams to Texas Hill Country following recent flooding.


Venezuelan man wanted by Interpol arrested by U.S. Border Patrol

U.S. Border Patrol agents have apprehended a Venezuelan national wanted by Interpol for homicide charges in Venezuela.


DHS ends temporary protected status for Nicaragua effective July 2025

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua.


Sen. Tuberville: Adversarial nations 'are trying to get their foot in the door by buying up our farmland'

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville has raised concerns over foreign adversaries purchasing American farmland, stating that it poses a threat to U.S. national security.


WEEKEND INTERVIEW: Dr. Ivette Daly on Redefining Orthodontics: Empowering Care in an Age of Corporate Dentistry

The rise of corporate dentistry has transformed how many Americans experience dental care—often prioritizing volume and profit over personalized attention.


NAR supports FHFA's decision on expanded credit scoring models

National Association of Realtors Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn has responded to a recent announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).


Stephanie Van Marter appointed acting U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Washington

Stephanie Van Marter has taken on the role of Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington as of July 7, 2025.


Des Moines man receives over 18-year sentence for drug and firearm offenses

A Des Moines man has been sentenced to 220 months in federal prison for his involvement in drug and firearm-related crimes.


Mexican national pleads guilty to immigration violation in Texas

A Mexican national residing illegally in Beaumont has admitted to an immigration violation, as announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.


Wellington Park gang members sentenced for killing Makiyah Wilson

Mark Price and Antonio Murchison, both members of the Wellington Park gang, have been sentenced for their roles in the murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.


Bernard Eddy sentenced to prison for murder of teenager in Washington

Bernard Eddy, a 24-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Steffen Brathwaite.


Berks County man pleads guilty to armed robberies

United States Attorney David Metcalf has announced that Mikal Portalatin, a 34-year-old resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to several charges in relation to armed robberies in Berks County.


Four sentenced for auto dealership fraud using stolen identities

Four individuals have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in an automobile dealership fraud conspiracy in the Jackson metropolitan area.