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Egg smuggling increases by nearly 400% at border amid skyrocketing prices
An increasing number of people are trying to bring cheaper eggs back from Mexico, as the grocery staple is now 70 percent more expensive than it was last year.
Biden officials being used against him in battle with DeSantis
The chief of the U.S. Border Patrol told prosecutors that reduced consequences for migrants "had an impact on the flows that we were experiencing."
Putin is making Biden's border nightmare even worse
As immigration continues to be a major issue in the U.S., Russian migrants are starting to come into the country at increasing numbers.
Fact Check: Were there 600,000 southern U.S. border "got-aways" in 2022?
The southern U.S. border issue is receiving a lot of attention because of the numbers of migrants—many undocumented—crossing over in recent months.
Ted Cruz slams Biden as migrant deaths surge: "Body bags keep piling up"
U.S. Customs and Border Protection released record-breaking data showing the number of migrant encounters in Fiscal Year 2022.
Stephen Miller Blasts CBP for Investigating Account That Retweeted Him
CBP Commissioner Chris Magnus said it was "totally unacceptable" a CBP Twitter account retweeted Miller's "Joe Biden's soulless open border crusade" message.
Texas Mayor Warns of National Consequences from Worsening Border Situation
"Ultimately, it's going to impact all of us," Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz told Newsweek.
White House Defends Sending Baby Formula to Border as 'Morally Right'
The administration said providing baby formula to babies crossing the border is not only required under federal law but also the "morally right thing to do."
Southwest Border Encounters With Solo Children Rose 37 Percent in February
U.S. Border Control reported 12,011 encounters with unaccompanied minors in February compared with 8,760 in January.
'Robot Dogs' at the Border are Expensive Civil Rights Violations
This disturbing turn to dystopian, invasive and dangerous technology along the border must end.
Fentanyl Surge Started and Peaked Under Trump Despite GOP Blaming Biden
Republican lawmakers have tacked blame for the surge in fentanyl seizures on Biden, but the issue was brewing months before he took office.
7-Year-Old Migrant Drowns While Attempting to Cross River to Texas
The mother of the child was taken into custody by Customs and Border Patrol agents shortly after, following the agency's guidelines.
Woman Found Smuggling Spider Monkeys in Duffel Bag Across U.S. Border
According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the primates are considered endangered under the Endangered Species Act.
19-Year-Old Abducts 16-Year-Old, Tries to Take Her Into Canada
The suspect, Christopher Jesus Costanzo, was reportedly turned away at the border because he lacked a negative COVID-19 test.
70 Venezuelans Apprehended by CBP as Number Arriving at Border Rises
The group of undocumented migrants was encountered in Big Bend National Park, which sits on a portion of the border in West Texas.
Rick Scott Calls for Investigation Into Migrant Vetting Amid Border Surge
The bill "requires an immediate investigation to ensure the proper vetting and processing of anyone that comes into our country," the Florida senator said.
Mayorkas Gives Himself 'A for Effort' on Border, Despite Continued Surge
The Homeland Security secretary said he'd also give himself a high grade for "investment in mission and support of our workforce."
Drone Carrying Heroin, GPS Tracker Captured After Flying Over Border
Border Patrol officers said that such packages are often equipped with a GPS tracker to allow smugglers to locate the drugs after they're dropped by the drone.
U.S. Reps Want CBP's Report on 2020 Border Detainment of Iranian Americans
Washington representatives Pramila Jayapal and Suzan DelBene also demanded that the agency issue a formal public apology for the detainments.
CBP Officers Caught Posting Offensive Content Online Face Little Discipline
A report by the Committee on Oversight and Reform cited the minimal punishments misogynistic, racist and homophobic posts by Border Patrol agents.
ICE, CBP to Increase Fines for Employers Who Exploit Undocumented Workers
ICE, CBP and Citizenship and Immigration Services must also make plans for collaboration with other agencies, like the Department of Labor.
Over $6.5M in Fake Dollars Seized From Russian Plane in Philadelphia
The counterfeit U.S. currency arrived in five parcels from Russia and was supposed to arrive at an address near Chicago.
Five People Who Traveled to Virginia From Afghanistan Have Measles
The news comes four days after the U.S. stopped in-bound flights of Afghan evacuees after measles were detected.
Over $20 Million Worth of Meth Seized by Customs Officials in Texas
CBP Laredo Port of Entry Director Alberto Flores called the seizure an "exceptional illustration of CBP's dedication to our border security mission."
Border Agents Say Sector's Apprehensions Could Pass 2019's 'Migrant Crisis'
Most of the U.S.-bound migrants arriving in El Paso, Texas, were from Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras and Cuba.
Over 700 Migrants Apprehended on Weekend Near Mexico Border
Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station agents apprehended the migrants in three large groups near the Mexican border in the small town of La Grulla, Texas.
Mexico Sign Warns U.S. Border Patrol Agents 'Bullets Can Cross the River'
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said the incident was under investigation and would not be taken "lightly."
Kamala Harris Reiterates at Border Need to Deal With Causes of Migration
"The reality of it is that we have to deal with causes and we have to deal with the effects," the vice president told reporters in Texas.
Protesters Await Harris at Border With 'Que Mala' and 'Trump Won' Signs
One demonstrator held a sign that asked, "Kamala do you hear their screams?"
As Mexico's Economy Crumbles, Fewer Children, More Adults Cross Border
With fewer children and more adults crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, the trend indicates a shift toward more economic migrants and fewer individuals seeking political asylum.