WATCH: Mattis Discusses Military Role on the Mexican Border
Defense Secretary James Mattis tells reporters on his way to McAllen, Texas, today that he expects troop levels on the Mexico border to fluctuate between 5,900 and 7,000. Keep Reading
Millions in Cocaine, Heroin, Fentanyl Seized at Border Crossings Over Veterans Day Weekend
On Friday, a CBP narcotics detection canine detected a half-pound of heroin concealed in a package inside the body a 28-year-old woman. Keep Reading
DoD Working with CBP ‘to Ensure We Fully Understand Each Other’s Rules for Use of Force’ in Border Deployment
Trump says he's looking to "go up to anywhere between 10,000 and 15,000 military personnel on top of Border Patrol, ICE and everybody else." Keep Reading
GAO Reviews Agency Efforts to Reunify Children Separated from Parents at the Border
Homeland Security and Health and Human Services officials told GAO they had no advance notice of the release of the "zero tolerance" memo. Keep Reading
With Migrant Caravan Trekking into Southern Mexico, U.S. Weighs Ways to Avert Asylum Surge
GOP senators want "safe third country" agreement, while incoming Mexican president wants U.S. investment. Keep Reading
CBP Leaders Say Partnerships with Small, Mid-Sized Businesses Critical to Mission Success
“We’ve developed a strategy to move at the speed of business,” McAleenan told attendees of the Government Technology & Services Coalition’s CBP Day. Keep Reading
‘We Do Not, at the Department of Homeland Security, Detain Children,’ Nielsen Tells Senators
Secretary says there are "different types of detention" and "we use every last bed that we have; but, yes, we need more detention space." Keep Reading
Homeland Security to Waive Environmental Laws for South Texas Border Gates
DHS has in recent months issued similar waivers of environmental laws for other projects to construct barriers along the southwest border. Keep Reading
WATCH: Trump Talks Policing, Border Security at Police Chiefs Event
President Donald Trump flew to Orlando on Monday to deliver a speech to the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Honor Native Americans’ Security Contributions with More Cyber Training
Engage tribal partners who have a strong, proven heritage of dedication to confront emerging threats. Keep Reading
