The migrant crisis is becoming a bipartisan issue. A joint letter signed by governors of 25 states addressed to President Biden requests that action be taken at the…
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Justice Department Charges Son of El Chapo with Fentanyl Trafficking
Mexican government approved his extradition. The Department of Justice has brought drug trafficking charges against Ovidio Guzman, who pleaded not guilty this week. Guzman, one of the four…
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CBP Says Cargo Train Filled with Migrants Headed Toward the U.S.
The train is on its way to Ciudad Juarez across the border from El Paso, Texas. U.S. Customs and Border Protection say a train filled with migrants is…
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Hurricanes Lee and Jova Both Intensify
Neither is currently forecast to make landfall in the United States. The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Lee joins Tropical Depression Fourteen as a Category 5 in…
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Pentagon Pulling Most Troops from Border
Active-duty departures do not include National Guard personnel. The Pentagon has confirmed that the recall of 1,100 active-duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border, returning them to their home…
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Treasury Department Official Returns to Southern Border
The intention is to disrupt illicit financial networks. Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, met with law enforcement when he visited the…
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Tariff Suspension for Ukrainian Steel Extended an Extra Year
Commerce secretary supports the extension of the presidential proclamation. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has announced that tariffs on Ukrainian steel will be suspended for an additional year.…
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White House Recommits to Fighting Drug Overdoses at Summit
The opioid crisis changed dramatically due to fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. The White House held a joint summit with officials from Mexico and Canada this week, pledging…
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Treasury Sanctions Those with Ties to Counterfeit Drug Trade
Treasury Department partnered with Mexican law enforcement to identify 17 entities. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned 17 individuals and entities based in China and Mexico for…
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Migrants Amass at Border, Anticipating Title 42 Expiration
A new rule could block some asylum seekers. Hundreds of migrants have gathered at the U.S.-Mexico border, anticipating the expiration of Title 42 and the reintroduction of America’s…
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