U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

The Trump administration appointed Rosario 'Pete' Vasquez as the next U.S. Border Patrol chief, succeeding Mike Banks. Vasquez has over 26 years of Border Patrol experience and most recently led the Blaine Sector in Washington state. CBP Commissioner Rodney S. Scott praised Vasquez for his leadership and operational expertise.

Senate Republicans have included $1 billion in taxpayer funding for security measures tied to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom in their immigration enforcement-focused reconciliation package. The package sets total spending at $72 billion and includes funding for ICE, Border Patrol, and the Department of Homeland Security. The move has been criticized by Democrats, who argue that it is a waste of taxpayer money.

House Republicans narrowly approved a blueprint to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) after legislative drama and delays. The vote highlights partisan tensions over immigration enforcement funding.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces pressure from Trump and Senate Republicans to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has been partially shut down for 75 days. Johnson proposes modifying the Senate’s DHS funding bill, which the White House warns could delay critical funding, while a recent Secret Service operation preventing an assassination attempt on Trump has intensified calls to resolve the funding lapse.

House Republicans face a critical 'Hell Week' in Washington, struggling to align with the Senate on funding ICE and Border Patrol, expiring FISA spy program, and the farm bill. Tensions escalate as Democrats oppose funding ICE without reforms, leading to heated rhetoric and legislative challenges.

House Republicans are resisting the Senate's 'skinny' budget reconciliation plan to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown, arguing it lacks broader GOP priorities like defense funding and affordability measures. Senate Republicans aim to fund ICE and CBP through a partisan process, but House conservatives fear the narrow focus will jeopardize support and delay action ahead of November midterms.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted a monkey carcass and illegal meat at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, with similar seizures occurring in Miami from Brazil. The items, linked to disease risks like mad cow and foot-and-mouth disease, were confiscated to prevent health threats. CBP emphasized its role in blocking non-native contaminants.

The Trump administration is pressuring Texas landowners to cooperate with border wall construction, threatening to use eminent domain if necessary. The rushed process has caused frustration among residents, ranchers, and the tourism industry due to inaccurate surveys and environmental waivers.

Senate Republicans advanced a budget blueprint to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump's term, using reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition. The plan includes $140 billion, with $70 billion upfront to prevent future Democratic resistance, despite internal GOP divisions and Democratic criticisms of excessive spending.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered an RPG launcher, 16 AK rifles, and other weapons hidden in a Lexus at the Nogales border crossing. The seizure highlights concerns about U.S.-sourced weapons flowing into Mexico and the scale of cartel firepower.

U.S. businesses can apply for refunds of illegal tariffs starting Monday via a new CBP portal, following Supreme Court and Court of International Trade rulings. The process involves submitting CAPE declarations through the ACE system, with refunds expected within 60-90 days, though eligibility is limited to specific entries in the first phase.